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AEG

2027 Summer Internship(s)

Asheboro, NC · On-site

Our interns are the heart and soul of an amazing fan experience for ZooKeeper fans here in Asheboro. While learning the many facets of summer baseball, our interns will positively impact the Asheboro ...

Zoo New England

Education Coordinator

Boston, MA · On-site

Franklin Park Zoo Department: Education Reports To: Education Manager Status: Full-time, exempt ... The EC is integral to the facilitation of the summer ZooCamp program and other camp-related ...

Zoo New England

Education Coordinator

Boston, MA · On-site

Franklin Park Zoo Department: Education Reports To: Education Manager Status: Full-time, exempt ... The EC is integral to the facilitation of the summer ZooCamp program and other camp-related ...

Zoo New England

Education Coordinator

Boston, MA · On-site

Franklin Park Zoo Department: Education Reports To: Education Manager Status: Full-time, exempt ... The EC is integral to the facilitation of the summer ZooCamp program and other camp-related ...

State of North Carolina

NC · On-site

... Zoo. Key Responsibilities • Coordinate the internship program and time-limited volunteer initiatives such as the summer teen program including recruitment, outreach, screening, interviewing ...

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Infographic showing various Zoo Summer Internship job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, and 40% Part Time. Highlights an 60% In-person, and 40% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $42,263 per year, or $20.3 per hour.

2027 Summer Internship(s)

Asheboro, NC • On-site

AEG
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time, Temporary, Internship

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Calling all college undergraduate and graduate students seeking real-world sports industry experience! We want you here in Asheboro for a hands-on internship that provides you with a tremendous opportunity to experience summer baseball with a first class organization.
Our interns are the heart and soul of an amazing fan experience for ZooKeeper fans here in Asheboro. While learning the many facets of summer baseball, our interns will positively impact the Asheboro community, our unwavering fanbase, our host families, and partners. As an intern, you will develop and take ownership in projects throughout the season and bring them to life with our team of interns and full-time staff!
Who do we want? We want creative, energetic, and driven people to invigorate our amazing team and community! This opportunity will help you advance your career in sports, marketing, and hospitality industries.
Qualified ZooKeeper interns will engage in many tasks over the course of the season. You will assist in all areas of pre-game and game-day operations. Our different areas of internship opportunities include but are not limited to:
  • Social Media and Marketing
  • Music and Audio Production
  • Gameday Operations
    • Merchandise Sales
    • On-field Entertainment Assistance
    • Ticket Sales
    • Food and Beverage

To qualify and join this exciting team atmosphere, interns must have at least a 3.0GPA and submit a letter of recommendation from a current or former professor.
This internship is only available to college-level students, both undergraduate and graduate students, who are looking for a college credit internship. The internship is on-site in Asheboro, NC.
  • Summer Term: May 17th through August 13th, 2026.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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About AEG

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Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Saint Louis, MO, US

Year founded

1992

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