Education Intern
International Exotic Animal Sanctuary - Boyd, Texas
Posted: 02/18/2010
Application Deadline: 04/18/2010
Description
Spring
Internship: March 5-May 31, deadline January 1
Summer
Internship: June 5-August 31, deadline April 1
Fall
Internship: September 5-November 30, deadline July 1
Winter Internship: December
5-February 28, deadline October 1
There is one position available
within the International Exotic Animal Sanctuary Education Department.
Education Interns can also apply for a six month Education Intern
position. The International Exotic
Animal Sanctuary is the first sanctuary ever to be granted certification by the
AZA. The Sanctuary cares for 59 exotic felines encompassing 12 different feline
species, four grizzly bears and three black bears.
Experience includes leading
conservation education tours, presenting presentations to schools, writing
grants for the Education Program, and at times helping with some of the animal
care.
Responsibilities
Interns will
be responsible for giving regular tours throughout the week, preparing
education presentations to be given at schools, and will participate with
fund-raising opportunities. They will also be responsible for any other special
projects that need to be completed such as making photo books, dvd's,
etc. Interns will be able to
learn as much about exotic felines' behavior as they choose to learn within the
three month session.
Requirements
Requirements: Candidates
should have at least two (2) years of undergraduate program studies in zoology,
animal management, biology, or a related field or three (3) years of experience
at an AZA-accredited facility. Interns must be able to perform regular duties
in 90 to over 100 degree weather. Interns must present themselves in a
professional manner during their internship.
Required: completed
application including a copy of driver's license, three (3) letters of
reference, unofficial or official transcript, and a cover letter and resumé.
Consideration will only be given to those who send completed application and
required documents.
Compensation
$50/week stipend
Vehicles and housing are available.
Housing is in a new luxurious four-bedroom/four bathroom air-conditioned
dormitory home with a large kitchen.
How to apply
Application can be found at www.bigcat.org, click on Education, then look under "Intern Program." For more information call 940-433-5091 or email IEFSedu@aol.com. For more information on IEAS visit our website at www.bigcat.org. Send all required materials to:
International Exotic Animal Sanctuary Attention: Intern Program, PO Box 637, Boyd, TX 76023. Please indicate on the application that you are
applying for the Education Internship.
No faxed applications will be accepted, only letters of
reference!