Wildlife Care & Education Internship

The International; United States; Sur place; USD 18 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free on-site housing (all-gender)

Résumé du poste

New Mexico Wildlife Center is offering a spring Education Intern position focused on animal husbandry, care, and choice-based training. Interns assist with diet prep, enclosure cleaning, enrichment, weight management, medication, and record-keeping, while learning to observe animal behavior and assist guests during conservation programs.

A project will be completed during the internship, with seasonally variable hours (some nights/weekends/holidays), in-state travel, and on-site housing for

Qualifications

• Knowledge of New Mexican ecology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong observational skills.
• Experience speaking publicly and to diverse audiences.
• Experience in animal care.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds safely.
• Must be legally entitled to work in the USA and over 18 years old to apply.

Responsabilités

• In collaboration with NMWC staff, learn and implement animal husbandry and care.
• Preparation of diets and enrichment.
• Proper cleaning of animal enclosures.
• Enrichment development and application.
• Enclosure maintenance.
• Record keeping.
• Preparation of medication.
• Develop choice-based training techniques.
• Animal body language interpretation.
• Raptor equipment training.
• Shifting animals.
• Animal nutrition.
• Gain experience in public conservation education.
• Aid trainers in programs and encounters.
• Speak with guests and answer questions regarding NM native species.
• Each intern will complete one individual project before the end of their internship.
• Work closely with staff, volunteers, and other interns in a supportive manner.

Connaissances

Animal husbandry

Public speaking

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Description du poste

New Mexico Wildlife Center is offering a spring Education Intern position focused on animal husbandry, care, and choice-based training. Interns assist with diet prep, enclosure cleaning, enrichment, weight management, medication, and record-keeping, while learning to observe animal behavior and assist guests during conservation programs.

A project will be completed during the internship, with seasonally variable hours (some nights/weekends/holidays), in-state travel, and on-site housing for