Position Title:
Digital Photography Intern

Department:
Marketing and Communications

Reports to:
Staff Photographer

Posting:
Applications are now being accepted for the digital photography internship at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, WA. There is one unpaid position to be filled for Spring 2008, and one unpaid position to be filled for Summer 2008. Spring and Summer session dates are flexible based upon the applicant’s schedule and the needs of the zoo.

Summary:
The digital photography intern will help supplement and maintain the zoo’s photo collection and perform other post-production activities. There will be frequent opportunities for the intern to shoot assignments, assist the zoo’s photographer, work on a longer-term project, and submit their work for publication at the zoo. Subjects for photography at the zoo are wide-ranging and may include plants, animals, concerts, visitors and exhibits. Images made by the intern may be used in on-grounds signage, advertising, multimedia presentations, on our Web site, or published in our member magazine, @thezoo.

Qualifications:
Successful candidates for this position must have knowledge of digital photography, including the use of professional digital photographic equipment (Nikon or Canon digital SLRs). Experience using Photoshop is a necessity. The position requires a commitment of 16-20 hours a week for the roughly three-month duration of the internship and is open to those 18 years of age and older. Students will be responsible for arranging to receive credit through their university or college. Housing and transportation are the responsibility of the applicant. Interns are subject to a background check and TB test.

Education/Experience:
Students pursuing a degree in photography (commercial, photojournalism etc.) from an accredited college or university are preferred, however, candidates displaying a high level of commitment to working as a photographer as evidenced by a strong portfolio, will also be considered.

How To Apply:

Portfolio:
Provide a CD portfolio with up to 20 of your best images (some should be of animals, and some of non-animal subjects). Standard jpeg files, a flash slideshow, or PDF slideshow are preferred formats. Alternately, you may provide (in your hard-copy application) the Web site address where your portfolio may be viewed.

Letter of Intent:
Please address the following questions in your letter of intent:
What is your background relating to photography?
What are your goals/hopes for this internship?
What is your availability (if known)?
What are specific areas in which you wish grow as a photographer?
Who are a couple of photographers who inspire you? Why?

Submit
Please send your letter of intent, resume (including email address), and CD portfolio (portfolios cannot be returned) to:

Attn:Photography Internship
Human Resources
Woodland Park Zoo
601 North 59th Street
Seattle, WA 98103

<No Phone Calls Please>

Application Deadline: March 31, 2008

Our Mission:
Woodland Park Zoo saves animals and their habitats through conservation leadership and engaging experiences, inspiring people to learn, care and act.

For more than 100 years, Woodland Park Zoo, www.zoo.org, has been a cherished community resource and a unique urban oasis. Located just north of downtown Seattle, near Green Lake, Woodland Park Zoo encompasses 92 acres and features more than 1,000 individual animals representing nearly 300 species. The grounds are divided into bioclimatic zones, the unique habitats around the world, from tropical rain forests to the frigid climes of the Far North.