Facility
Safe Haven Rescue Zoo
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
Six month spring/summer Animal Keeper internship. Located in remote northern Nevada, Safe Haven provides lifelong care to surrendered, abandoned and confiscated exotics and interim care for native Nevada wildlife eligible for release.
Candidate will be required to reside onsite and provide own transportation. Safe Haven provides onsite housing, utilities, phone and limited internet.
Position responsibilities include diet preparation and daily feedings, enclosure cleaning, implementing an enrichment and operant conditioning program, providing educational presentations, assist with habitat building and participate in annual fundraisers. Start date is negotiable.
Education and Pre-requisites
Minimum of two (2) years of related studies in biology, zoology or animal science.
Prior animal husbandry experience.
Ability to interface with the public.
Must have valid driver’s license and own vehicle.
Must be willing to work in inclement weather.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Compensation and benefits
This is an unpaid position. Onsite housing and all utilities are provided plus a $200.00 per month stipend.
Application instructions
Applicants must email cover letter, resume and two (2) letters of recommendation to: safehavenwildlife1@gmail.com Attn: Lynda Sugasa, Executive Director or mail:
Safe Haven Rescue Zoo, PO Box 184, Imlay, NV 89418 (775) 538-7093