Working Lands Conservation Coordinator

Rangeland, Wildlife & Fisheries Mangement; Minnesota; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An animal care organization is offering a Winter Animal Care Internship from November to February. Interns will engage in animal husbandry, assist in veterinary procedures, and develop enrichment programs. Ideal candidates should have experience around animals, strong communication skills, and should be at least 18 years old. This unpaid internship provides valuable hands-on experience working alongside professional staff.

Qualifications

• Experience working around animals in a zoo or similar setting preferred.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Engage in a team environment that includes staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Be in good physical condition – able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must have a current negative TB test (within the last 2 years).
• Must have a current Tetanus vaccine (within the last 10 years).
• Preference given to those with a sincere desire in becoming an animal keeper.
• Valid ID and at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Animal husbandry including cleaning exhibits and preparing diets.
• Observe and assist in veterinary procedures.
• Learn educational programs for visitors.
• Develop and implement animal enrichment programs.
• Follow animal and keeper safety guidelines.

Skills

Experience working around animals

Strong communication skills

Team engagement

Ability to work outdoors

Good physical condition

Reliable transportation

Job description

Full and Part Time Winter Animal Care Internship (November-February)

Lubee Bat Conservancy (Private)

Description

Organization: Lubee Bat Conservancy

Overview: Full and Part Time Winter Animal Care Internship (November-February). Interns will gain experience in animal husbandry for bats and reptiles, working with professional animal care staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Animal husbandry including cleaning exhibits, preparing diets, enrichment activities, record keeping, and assisting with environmental enhancements.
• Observe and/or assist in veterinary procedures and medication administration.
• Learn formal and informal interpretive educational programs for visitors.
• Develop and implement animal enrichment programs.
• Learn and follow animal/keeper safety guidelines, operations, and policies.
• General grounds maintenance that may include use of power tools.
• Learn USDA and AZA guidelines, procedures and protocols and other related literature.
• Complete and present one enrichment project and one project of intern’s choice during internship.
• This internship description is not intended to be all-inclusive; therefore, the intern may be required to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working around animals in a zoo or similar setting preferred.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Engage in a team environment that includes staff, interns and volunteers.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Be in good physical condition – able to stand for long periods of time, stoop, climb, and lift at least 50 pounds.
• Must have a current negative TB test (within the last 2 years).
• Must have current Tetanus vaccine (within the last 10 years).
• Preference will be given to those with a sincere desire in becoming an animal keeper.
• Reliable transportation.
• Valid ID.
• Be at least 18 years old.

HOUSING: The intern will make their own housing arrangements in the north central FL area.

COLLEGE CREDIT: We will work with your college/university to offer college credit, however it is your responsibility to arrange this. We will provide any documentation or testing your school requires for credit hours.

TERM OF APPOINTMENT:

• This is a 14-week internship from November to February with flexible start and end dates. There is an option of extending for longer if desired.
• Full Time Interns should be able to devote 40 hours a week (5 days a week from 8:00AM-4:00PM). This will include weekends and holidays. Part Time Internships also available.
• Exceptions to session dates and hours may be made in order to coordinate with university and/or work schedules.

Salary: This is an unpaid internship.

How to Apply: Please send resume, cover letter, and contact information for two professional or educational references to [e-mail] with the subject line reading “Winter Internship”. Applications are due by 11:59 PM on Friday, October 17th, 2025.

Lubee Bat Conservancy
1309 NW 192nd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
Phone: [phone]