Facility
Safe Haven Wildlife Sanctuary
Closing Date
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Description
Safe Haven Wildlife Sanctuary is now accepting applications for two six-month internship positions. One position is available starting in January and another starting in February.
Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, Safe Haven Wildlife Sanctuary provides lifelong care to numerous large carnivores and small wild felids, including tigers, lions, bears, mountain lions, caracals, African servals and bobcats.
Many of our residents were rescued from substandard conditions, illegally owned and/or confiscated, as well as native wildlife not eligible for reintroduction.
Interns work closely with animal keepers to gain experience in exotic animal husbandry and further develop skills for animal care careers. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
*Diet Preparation
*All related animal husbandry including feeding, habitat cleaning, dispensing medications, providing regularly scheduled enrichment and training.
*Providing informal onsite tours.
*Assist with habitat building.
Education and Pre-requisites
*Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and currently enrolled in an animal-related science program.
*Must have a valid driver’s license.
*Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds and work in inclement weather.
*Must be flexible with scheduling and work hours.
Compensation and benefits
This is an unpaid position. However, Safe Haven provides free onsite housing, including utilities and internet, and a $600.00 per month stipend. We are remotely located in northern Nevada and applicants must have their own means of transportation.
Work days are typically eight hour shifts, but sometimes longer, with two consecutive days off.
For the safety of our staff and animals, we are a No Contact facility.
Application instructions
To Apply, please email a cover letter, resume and two letters of recommendation to:
Safehavenwildlife1@gmail.com