Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Internship

Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Internship 

Northwoods Wildlife Center, a non-profit wildlife rehabilitation and education center located in Minocqua, Wisconsin, is currently seeking 6-8 Summer 2025 interns. Interns dedicate their time to working hands-on with injured and orphaned wildlife native to northern Wisconsin, educating the public through guided tours, and supporting the daily operations of a non-profit organization. 

Job Description: Interns are involved in all phases of wildlife rehabilitation, including emergency care, daily feeding and cleaning, medical procedures, on-call services, night feedings, rescues, transports, and releases. Education duties can include leading center visitors through daily guided tours, answering the wildlife assistance phone line, presenting ecology programs, and assisting in educational programs given at area schools, camps, and other community events. Interns also get the opportunity to care for the non-releasable ambassador animals kept at the center. Other tasks that interns may help with include developing future educational programs for the public, maintenance work on animal enclosures, and developing social media, blog, or podcast content. 

On-site housing is provided for Northwoods Wildlife Center interns as well as a $150 weekly food stipend. It is recommended but not required that interns have their own means for transportation. A vehicle is provided for all Center business. 

Qualifications: 

● Strong interest in wildlife and a desire to increase public knowledge and awareness through education. Students in Biology, Wildlife Ecology, Pre-Vet, Environmental Education, and related fields are encouraged to apply. Applicants from other fields with a demonstrated interest in wildlife or environmental science will also be considered. 

● At least one year of college experience required 

● Must be up to date on tetanus shot, COVID-19 vaccine preferred 

● Rabies vaccinations, although preferable, are not required 

● Must be able to dedicate the entire season to internship. Requested days off will be considered but are not guaranteed. 

● Must be able to work long days in all weather and lift at least 50 lbs. Internship duties may include bending, crouching, twisting, lifting, stooping, crawling, standing and walking for long periods of time.

Internship Dates: 

Start Date: May 19, 2025 (arriving the day before) 

End Date Options: Earliest end date is August 15, 2025, flexible end dates after that. 

Please note: Preference will be given to candidates who are available through the end of August or early September. Northwoods Wildlife Center also provides the opportunity of two summer internship extensions through the fall session (August 18  – October 31). This extension is a fantastic opportunity that provides more insight and a more thorough view of the wildlife rehabilitation and environmental education fields! Please announce interest in the extension at time of application. 

To Apply: Email cover letter, resume, preferred start and end dates, and contact information for three professional references to: 

Sheridan Perry 

Wildlife Rehabilitator & Intern Coordinator 

intern.nwc8683@gmail.com 

Subject line: Summer 2025 Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Internship 

Applications for positions due no later than March 15th. 

Please send application materials as soon as possible as internships often fill up prior to the due date.