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School-Year ZooTeens

The School-Year ZooTeen Program engages youth with a sincere interest in wildlife, education and environmental justice in both paid (Boston Youth only) and volunteer positions.

Throughout the year, School-Year ZooTeens participate in a variety of activities, projects and professional development workshops including: presenting educational chats, creating discovery stations, learning to handle ambassador animals, planning and teaching conservation lessons to our vacation-week camp participants, and participating in field conservation projects! Our paid positions are teen educator positions. We have volunteer positions in both education and animal care.  

Ages: 14-18 years old

Program Duration: October 28 - April 30

Program Commitment:

  • Paid Positions-  10 hours per week, 270 hours across the year. This includes one weekend shift from 9-4 on Saturday or Sunday and two professional development meetings from 4:30-6:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • Volunteer Positions – 5 hours per week (may serve and participate up to 10 hours per week if interested). This includes one weekend shift from 10-1 or 1-4 on Saturday or Sunday as well as one professional development session per week with some flexibility around sports and other commitments.

Apply for paid position (Due October 1st, 2025)

Apply for volunteer position (Open on a rolling basis until spots are filled)