Wildlife Rehab Apprenticeship — Lead & Learn Onsite Housing

The International; Maine; On-site; USD 8,100 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite housing

Job summary

Center for Wildlife is currently accepting applications for our Wildlife Rehabilitation Apprenticeship. This 8‑month position runs February through October 2027, offering practical, experiential learning in a wildlife rehabilitation clinic.

Apprentices will assist with hotline admissions, species identification, husbandry, basic medical exams, and triage while training to manage volunteers and interns. Onsite housing is available, with a $200 weekly stipend to support living expenses.

Qualifications

• Three months minimum experience in a wildlife rehabilitation facility.
• Associate’s Degree or certificate from a college or university in wildlife biology, ecology, conservation, veterinary technology or pre-veterinary medicine preferred.
• Desire to learn to be a patient and professional leader, teacher, and role model for volunteers and interns.
• Ability to empower volunteers and interns to learn and perform daily tasks, and assist staff in promoting a positive work culture.
• Ability to be proactive in identifying learning opportunities that enhance the apprenticeship.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated reliability and punctuality.
• Availability to work up to 50 hours per week in five shifts, including mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs unassisted.
• Ability to multitask, organize, delegate, and manage others.

Responsibilities

• Assist with wildlife hotline and admissions.
• Species identification, husbandry and handling techniques.
• Support basic medical exams and triage.
• Monitor and evaluate patients during rehabilitation.
• Maintain nurseries and care for orphaned animals.
• Help supervise and train volunteers and interns.
• Progress towards running the clinic for a day.

Skills

Wildlife rehab experience

Excellent communication

Leadership and mentoring

Proactive learning

Lift 30 lbs

Reliability and punctuality

Shift work including weekends

Personal transportation

Education

Associate’s degree or certificate (wildlife related)

Job description

Center for Wildlife is currently accepting applications for our Wildlife Rehabilitation Apprenticeship. This 8‑month position runs February through October 2027, offering practical, experiential learning in a wildlife rehabilitation clinic.

Apprentices will assist with hotline admissions, species identification, husbandry, basic medical exams, and triage while training to manage volunteers and interns. Onsite housing is available, with a $200 weekly stipend to support living expenses.