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Wildlife Intern - Exhibits

High Desert Museum - Bend, Oregon

Posted: 01/13/2010
Application Deadline: 03/13/2010

Description

Title:	Wildlife Intern
Division:	Wildlife Exhibits
Classification:	Seasonal – May thru September, Full (40 hours/week) or Part Time (24+hours/week) Unpaid Intern (Potential housing available)
Reports To:	Senior Wildlife Specialist-Exhibit, Wildlife Specialists-Exhibits and Wildlife Curator
Job Summary:	The exhibit-focused Wildlife Intern’s daily basic responsibilities include 1) Daily husbandry and management of the animals on exhibit, 2) Maintenance of all wildlife exhibits. Wildlife Exhibit animals include mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and invertebrates.

Responsibilities

The Internship is meant to provide practical learning experience and knowledge in the field of animal husbandry, animal handling, and exhibit maintenance. Interns will work with and around a variety of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates. Interns will be instructed in and have responsibility for the following areas:

Animal Husbandry (including record keeping, cleaning, etc.)
General maintenance and upkeep of animal exhibits and enclosures
Animal observations
Nutrition and Diets (including preparation)
Environmental Enrichment
Informal Public Presentations

In return, the intern makes a significant contribution to the High Desert Museum’s Wildlife Department, and will be supported in any projects required for credit at his/her university, and gain references to further their career in the animal field.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Currently enrolled or recently graduated from an accredited college or university
Have a minimum of one [1] year of coursework in a biological science
Ability to perform physical tasks including, but not limited to, lifting 50 pounds, carrying, stooping, bending, extensive walking, crawling, or climbing and ability to withstand working outside in the extreme weather conditions typical of Central Oregon.
Commit to a set work schedule dependent on school and regular job hours.
Ability to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, some evenings, and early mornings.
Comply with all Museum policies, procedures, protocols and safety regulations.

Compensation

Unpaid Internship.

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