Raptor Caretaker & Presenter Intern

Title: Raptor Caretaker & Presenter Intern Department: Draper Museum Raptor Experience Position Reports To: Live Raptor Program Manager Status: Seasonal/internship, up to 14 weeks between May & September

Summary: Care for live birds of the Draper Museum Raptor Experience, assist with training the birds, and present public educational programs.

Job Duties: • Clean bird facilities daily. • Prepare diets for carnivorous birds, and feed daily. • Assist with bird training. • Handle birds during educational programs. • Present public educational programs and engage in question-and-answer sessions after programs

Competencies: • No prior experience handling birds of prey necessary – training will be provided. • Must be at least 18 years of age. • Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds. • Must be able to stand for long periods of time. • Must have strong interest in wildlife and natural science. • Must be willing to prepare food items (frozen rats, mice, quail, etc.) for raptors. • Must be willing and able to learn up to 30 minutes of information and present programs to audiences of up to 200 people. • Must have strong work ethic and be dependable.

Supervisory Responsibilities: • None

Required Education and Experience: • Candidate must be pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Zoology, Wildlife Biology, or related Environmental Sciences program.

Other Duties: • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement: • Buffalo Bill Center of the West provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.