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Wildlife Education Intern

Dane County Humane Society
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DCHS’s Wildlife Center treats approximately 3,000 sick, injured and orphaned wild animals each year. Education is integral to our mission and is achieved through annual youth camps and contact with the public during reception triage and admissions. The program offers summer wildlife education internships to coincide with learning key skills in those areas. Interns will participate in reception wildlife damage management and customer service training, and be responsible for many aspects of daily wildlife youth camp operations under the direction of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Coordinator. Compensation is provided in the form of a stipend.

 

Duties include:

  • Daily shift coordination
  • Lead and participate in camp activities and program plans  
  • Coordinate with peers to supervise campers at all times  
  • Communicate concerns to supervisors in a timely manner  
  • Continuously ensure camper safety  
  • Perform opening and closing duties, including camper check-in  
  • Maintaining supply inventory  
  • Facility cleaning/sanitation  
  • Wildlife Center admission and reception tasks 

Qualifications: 

  • Strong interest in wildlife and other environmental topics  
  • Ability to perform rigorous indoor and outdoor work in all types of weather  
  • Ability to remain calm while working under pressure in a fast-paced environment  
  • Ability to work well with children and peers, and to act as a team leader  
  • Course work or experience in education, child care, biology, wildlife management, environmental science or related fields preferred

Hours: Wildlife Education Interns are required to work 3-4 days/week for 20-22 weeks. Days are approximately 10-hours long. The wildlife youth camp programs operate from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and on select weekend days. The Wildlife Center’s open hours are seven days a week. Training, including associated camp program plans and wildlife reception training, will be provided.

Dates: Education internships are available from April – August. Start dates are determined after interviews are complete and are based on the number of applicants and their availability.

How to Apply:

Send a resume and cover letter to Sarah Karls, Wildlife Rehabilitation Coordinator: skarls@giveshelter.org by February 15th