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Job Title: Avian Keeper Intern
Work Location: This position is located at the Carolina Raptor Center Hospital building,
located at 6000 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078. It requires reliable transportation to
commute.
Purpose of Position: The purpose of our Avian Keeper Intern is to work closely with resident bird care staff to learn about husbandry, training, and education. Interns will help care for our avian ambassadors by preparing diets, distributing food, and cleaning enclosures. They will also learn positive reinforcement training techniques and present keeper chats to our visitors to connect the public to the natural world.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Qualifications:
This position best suits individual with the following:
Commitment Expectations: This is an unpaid position. Interns are required to work at least five days per week and able to work any day of the week. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.
Training: New interns will receive general volunteer onboarding training with our Volunteer
Manager, including a scavenger hunt and on-site onboarding training. In addition, there will be specific training on the day of onboarding where you will learn the following skills:
Additional hands-on training will begin on your first day and continue throughout your first two
weeks. Throughout the internship you will also be provided the following classes:
Other Requirements: You will need to pass a background check before starting, provided through Priority Background Information Solutions. A tetanus shot is highly recommended.
Applications closed for Summer 2023.
General Overview:
As a rehabilitation intern you will have the chance to participate in all aspects of the rehabilitation process, from admission to the ultimate goal of release. You will be an integral part of the rehabilitation team at Carolina Raptor Center, known for its dedication to the care of injured and orphaned raptors and for developing state-of-the-art avian medicine techniques. This internship would fit those pursuing a variety of biological careers, from pre-veterinary students to those interested in field biology.
Activities include, but are not limited to:
Applicants should be self-motivated and be willing to both learn and teach skills, be able to work with a variety of staff and volunteers, and be able to adjust to somewhat unpredictable and often long hours. Because of the nature of the position, this internship has extensive bird handling. The position includes outdoor work in all types of weather. Space is limited. Applicants with college credits are given preference. A resume and references are required to be submitted with the application. Internships are offered three times a year.
Application Process:
Email resumes and cover letters to:
Milan Starr, Medical Coordinator
Applications due by 4/1/2023
$5,000
Schedule is flexible and dependent on student’s schedule.
Housing is unfortunately not provided at this time.
Work-experience focused internship that prioritizes access and opportunities for diverse populations and those who could not participate in a summer internship without funding. Interns are empowered to build industry experience at a world class facility under leading experts in the field and given the opportunity to identify, develop, and complete a unique project which is presented at the conclusion of their internship.
The Jeff Thomas Internship is designed to increase access and equity in the Avian Training and Husbandry Field. Does one of the following apply to you?
Work Location: This position is located at the Carolina Raptor Center Hospital building, located at 6000 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078. It requires reliable transportation to commute.
Purpose of Position: The purpose of our Avian Keeper Intern is to work closely with resident bird care staff to learn about husbandry, training, and education. Interns will help care for our avian ambassadors by preparing diets, distributing food, and cleaning enclosures. They will also learn positive reinforcement training techniques and present keeper chats to our visitors to connect the public to the natural world.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Qualifications:
This position best suits individual with the following:
Commitment Expectations: This is an unpaid position. Interns are required to work at least five days per week and able to work any day of the week. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.
Training: New interns will receive general volunteer onboarding training with our Volunteer Manager, including a scavenger hunt and on-site onboarding training. In addition, there will be hospital specific training on the day of onboarding training where you will learn the following skills:
Additional hands-on training will begin on your first day and continue throughout your first two weeks. Throughout the internship you will also be provided the following classes:
Other Requirements: You will need to pass a background check before starting, provided through Priority Background Information Solutions. A tetanus shot is highly recommended.
Email resumes and cover letters to: [email protected]