Wildlife Education Intern
We are seeking 2-4 Wildlife Education Interns to join our Wildlife Education team for the summer term. Our Wildlife Education Program operates on a 5-acre wildlife center and is home to a variety of Animal Ambassadors, including birds of prey, reptiles and invertebrates. (Note: For Fall Term, the Wildlife Education Internship is extended to a 13 week internship.)
Interns will work with our Wildlife Education team to provide daily care, training, and enrichment to our animal ambassadors. Duties include many aspects animal husbandry such as diet preparation, cleaning enclosures, assisting staff with educational outreach, and more. Interns are also expected to take on and complete an intern project. These can projects vary from education and animal care to horticulture and maintenance. This internship is very hands-on and is great for anyone looking for a career in animal care, wildlife education and more!
Wildlife Education Interns will need to commit to at least three 4-hour shifts a week between the hours of 10am and 4pm (available shifts 7 days a week). We are a non-profit wildlife center and this is currently an unpaid internship. However, it is possible to gain college credit for this internship.
We do not require any previous experience for this internship. However, any experience in animal care and handling, wildlife sciences or public speaking is helpful! Interns must be able and willing to work effectively within a team as well as work independently at times. Additionally, interns should be able to follow directions well, be comfortable working around a variety of animal species and provide their own transportation to and from the wildlife center.
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