Facility
Tigers For Tomorrow at Untamed Mountain, 708 County Road 345, Attalla, Alabama 35954
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
Tigers for Tomorrow is a non-profit facility dedicated to the well-being, safety and care of all animals. The facility is located in Northeast Alabama in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Tigers for Tomorrow has positions available for a 3 month and a 6 month, full time interns. Tigers for Tomorrow is home to over 180 animals and is a last stop. Work is physically demanding, and being self-motivated while working in a team environment is important. Working in various weather conditions is required as well as weekends and holidays. This is a strict no contact with predators positions.
Interns are responsible for:
Basic husbandry of horses, farmyard animals, hoofstock, and big cats bears and wolves
Cleaning and maintaining habitats and animal housing
Prepare diets and monitor feeding daily
Make daily observations of animals and report any abnormalities to supervisor
Providing animal enrichment
Presenting and educating the public by means of tours and talking with the public
Education and Pre-requisites
A degree in Zoology, Biology or related field or working towards a degree in a related field is preferred, but experience with exotic animal husbandry may be considered.
Must have a valid drivers license and transportation. Be in fit physical shape and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Compensation and benefits
$50.00 a week stipend. Housing is provided nearby.
Application instructions
please send resume and cover letter to untamedintern@gmail.com, an additional application will need to be submitted, prior to a phone interview.