Semester Internship

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older and must have own transportation.
• Must be rabies vaccinated, and up to date on tetanus shot
• Current college students, or recent graduate
• Strong work ethic, enthusiasm, flexibility, willingness to get dirty
• Ability to occasionally lift 50 lbs., and engage in consistent physical activities
• Prior experience with animals a plus

Responsibilities

• Aid in providing daily care of wildlife, including but not limited to diet preparation, habitat cleaning, and medical care.
• Provide enrichment opportunities for wildlife
• Help maintain files and records
• Interface with public by phone or in person to answer questions about wildlife. Interns receive valuable experience in all aspects of wildlife rehabilitation from intake to release: species identification, animal behavior, proper handling and restraint, basic medical procedures, preparation of appropriate diets for each species, feeding and medication administration, emergency care, daily care and feeding of residents and their laundry and enclosures while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and repetitive cleaning of the center. Fieldwork includes participating in rescue, transport and release.

Internship Dates

• Summer Internships are full time and will include some weekend hours
• Semester Internships may depend on requirements provided by college or university

How to apply

• Fill out the form below, and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
• In the meantime, please familiarize yourself with our Facebook page so that you will have a better understanding of our organization.