Facility
Wildcat Ridge Sanctuary
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
Do you LOVE animals? Are you a college student who’s dream job is working with them, giving them the best care possible? Are you local to Portland or Salem, Oregon? Can you work outside in all sorts of weather conditions? Are you physically fit and able to lift 40 lbs. as needed? Are you passionate about animal welfare and making a difference? We may have the internship for you 🙂 Looking for someone committed, who can be a team player but still work independently at our animal facility. This is a VERY physical position and involves all the dirty work that goes with caring for all types of animals. Internships are approximately 12 weeks (3 months) with the possibility of extension to 24 weeks (6 months) based on performance. This is a perfect job for college students looking for exposure to the field of sanctuary work and practical experience.
Education and Pre-requisites
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must be in good physical condition
• Must be able to consistently lift up to 40 pounds
• Must be comfortable on ladders
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions
• Must be fluent in English (both written and verbal)
• Must provide your own health insurance
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Candidates must have at least two years of undergraduate program studies in zoology, biology or other animal-related fields.
Compensation and benefits
Animal Care Internships are non-paid positions and run for approximately 12 weeks or longer. Interns work five days a week with a minimum of 35 hours. This may include weekend days. There is no on-site housing available, and interns must provide their own transportation. A $50 weekly stipend is provided to help with transportation. We are a non-smoking facility.
Application instructions
Contact us for more information about this position by sending a copy of your current Drivers License, resume, and letter why you think this is the job for you 🙂 We will only consider individuals who have the required qualifications and send the requested documents. Email to: catwch@gmail.com or mail to:
WCR Intern Program
PO Box 280
Scotts Mills, OR. 97375