Wildlife Safari · Nationwide / location varies · internship · posted today
The Village Department has a diverse collection of over 40 exotic and domestic species! Interns will learn to work both independently as well as alongside keeper staff. Independently, they’ll gain hands-on experience in two animal runs that includes the Australian Walkabout exhibit as well as the reptile area and Barnyard. In these sections, they’ll be responsible for daily husbandry, enrichment, and diet preparation and allocation. Alongside keeper staff, they’ll gain experience with other animals such as Red Pandas, lemurs, small primates, and Maned Wolves. This internship will help interns gain knowledge in every aspect of animal care including, but not limited to; diet preparation, daily husbandry, basic exhibit maintenance, enrichment, operant conditioning, medical procedures, observation, and public education. The Village Department interacts with the public daily through keeper talks and private encounters; memorization and public speaking skills are required. The ideal candidate for our internship will be someone who can be flexible, maintain a positive attitude, and a fun-loving individual. Interns will also be required to complete an intern project, do a short presentation for our docents on a topic of their choice, and gain experience writing training or enrichment plans. Requirements: • Preferred to have at least one year toward a college degree in an animal-related field • Preferred to have some animal related experience • Personal vehicle and valid driver’s license • Negative TB test • Able to speak to the public both individually and in a presentation setting • Able to lift and carry 50 lbs • Must be able to pass a drug test, including for marijuana • Candidates must agree to a background check • Excellent customer service skills The internship is unpaid for a period of three months. Transportation is NOT provided. There are four sections of the internship: Winter (December-February), Spring (March-May), Summer (June-August) and Fall (September November). When sending your resume and cover-letter please specify which session(s) you are applying for. Send resume, cover letter, and references to: Wildlife Safari Village Keeper Internship P.O. Box 1600 Winston, OR 97496 or email village@wildlifesafari.net Please write what months you are available in the subject line.
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