City of Orange Beach Wildlife Center · Alabama · posted 7 days ago
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orangebeachal/jobs/5492086/intern-wildlife-center-coastal-resources?keywords=wild&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs Description Orange Beach Wildlife Center Internship Opportunity Are you passionate about wildlife conservation and eager to gain hands-on experience in animal rehabilitation? The Orange Beach Wildlife Center (OBWC) offers an exciting internship opportunity for individuals dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of injured, sick, and orphaned wildlife. Our center is in a unique coastal environment, providing interns with the chance to work with a diverse range of species, including birds, mammals (excluding rabies vector species, due to state regulations), reptiles, and migratory birds. As a growing facility, OBWC offers interns the opportunity to engage in a variety of tasks across multiple aspects of wildlife care. Interns will also assist in delivering educational programs, offering a unique opportunity to expand their knowledge and gain experience in public engagement within a high-volume tourist area. Please include two professional references and a cover letter detailing your interest included with your application. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position has no supervisory responsibilities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Triaging and assessing injured and sick animals. • Administering medications and treatments. • Changing bandages and providing wound care. • Raising orphaned young animals. • Preparing and providing animal diets. • Conducting animal feedings. • Responding to hotline calls. • Maintaining detailed records. • Performing fecal checks and assisting with bloodwork. • Participating in animal releases. • Daily cleaning and maintenance of enclosures and kennels. • Capturing and handling animals as needed. All positions at the City of Orange Beach have the job responsibilities below: • Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner. • Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times. • Provides responsible, appropriate, and satisfactory leadership within the City. • Communicates positively and professionally in all aspects of the position. • Attends all department meetings, City meetings, and professional development activities. • Becomes thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies. • Complies with City wide and departmental policies, as well as state and federal laws. • Ensures the positive promotion of the City. • Is prompt and punctual in reporting for work, meetings, etc. • Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions, duties and responsibilities of the job may be considered. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. • Strong work ethic, adaptability, and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment. • Ability to work collaboratively, demonstrate initiative, and possess effective communication and time management skills. • A mature demeanor and ability to handle unexpected situations are essential. • Full-time commitment: 40+ hours per week (5 days) with additional on-call responsibilities. • Interns must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays. • A minimum commitment of 6 months. • Evidence of a current tetanus shot is required prior to starting the internship. • This position requires a background check, including a drug test, and interns must sign a code of conduct agreement. Housing is provided in a co-ed, dormitory-style accommodation located on-site within the center. An $800/month stipend is provided. Interns will have the opportunity to live just three miles from the beautiful white-sand beaches of Orange Beach. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Previous experience in animal care (whether domestic or wildlife). • Preference will be given to candidates interested in pursuing a career in wildlife rehabilitation, education, or other related fields. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, crouching, stooping, climbing or similar activities. The work may require specific, but common physical characteristics and abilities such as above average agility and dexterity. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. The work environment involves exposure to environments that require additional safety precautions, e.g. working in proximity to live animals, beach environment, and tropical weather events. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as helmet, goggles, protective boots and PFDs. Employees will be required to work outside in extreme conditions, including loud noises, foul odors, intense sunlight, high heat indices, high winds, high humidity and/or heavy rainfall events. The work environment includes constant exposure to hazardous sea life and injured wildlife.
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