Facility
The Wildcat Sanctuary
Closing Date
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Description
The Wildcat Sanctuary is home to over 100 feline residents; all of which rely heavily on the daily husbandry provided by staff and interns. TWS is looking for hardworking individuals who are dedicated to providing the ultimate care for rescued felines while maintaining strict safety protocols. Our goal is to aid interns in gaining experience in the animal industry while educating them about the sanctuary field and the captive wildlife crisis. Interns will gain valuable experience from exotic feline husbandry, assisting staff in the building of animal enclosures, diet preparation, enrichment, grounds keeping, emergency response, and more.
The internship duration is 6 months and interns receive a weekly $50 stipend for food. We accept up to six full-time interns for each internship period. Internship starting dates generally coincide with the seasons of the year and may vary due to an intern’s availability. A 3-month, unpaid internship is available on a case-by-case basis.
TWS is not accepting international applicants at the time.
Education and Pre-requisites
Candidates should have a degree in zoology, biology or related field is preferred, but experience with exotic animal husbandry may be considered.
-Must be 18 years of age
-Must be fluent in the English language (verbal and written communication)
-Must provide your own health insurance
-Must be in good physical condition
-Must be able to kneel, stoop, bend, twist, lift, reach, push, pull, and walk on uneven terrain
-Must be able to consistently lift 60 pounds
-Must be comfortable on ladders
-Must hold a valid driver’s license
-Must be comfortable driving SUV/ Cargo Van
-Must be able to work in all weather conditions and during weather extremes
-Must be able to work 6 days per week, including weekends, holidays and from 8 am to 8 pm
-Must provide their own mode of transportation to TWS
-Interns must obtain tetanus vaccination prior to participating in the internship program
Compensation and benefits
The internship duration is 6 months and interns receive a weekly $50 stipend for food. TWS provides free intern housing for 1-6 people. Interns are required to live on-site for the entire duration of the internship period.
Application instructions
Interns must send the following application information: a typed resume, cover letter, transcript, copy of driver’s license, and 2 reference contacts to PO Box 314 Sandstone, MN 55072 or email the information to internprog@wildcatsanctuary.org. If emailing the document please try and send the combined files in pdf format. September – March and March – September internship sessions currently available. Please indicate which internship session you are interested in.