Animal Keeper Summer Internship
Safe Haven Rescue Zoo - Imlay, Nevada
Posted: 03/22/2010
Application Deadline: 05/01/2010
Description
Safe Haven Rescue Zoo is an accredited wildlife rescue organization located in northern Nevada that provides rehabilitative care for native wildlife and permanent placement for illegally owned or abandoned exotics.
Responsibilities
Candidate will be responsible for daily animal care of permanently housed animals and rehabilitative care for admitted wildlife marked for reintroduction. Other duties include light cleaning, assistance with construction projects and educational presentations to the public.
Requirements
Candidates must be at least 21 years of age with at least two [2] years of related studies in biology, zoology or animal husbandry.
*Must be willing to work varied hours and in inclement weather
*Must have valid driver's license
*Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
*Must be self motivated and flexible
*Must have own vehicle
Compensation
Internships are unpaid. However, on-site housing is provided including all utilities, Internet, phone and Direct TV.
How to apply
Applicants must submit cover letter, resumé and two [2] letters of recommendation. Please submit resumé and all required documents to:
safehavenwildlife1@yahoo.com
or mail:
or mail:
Safe Haven Rescue Zoo
P.O. Box 184
Imlay, NV 89418