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EIN#: 56-1349170
Carolina Raptor Center ignites imaginations and inspires engagement with
the natural world through the exploration and rehabilitation of birds of prey.
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Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC 28078 | (704) 875-6521
Copyright 2024 Carolina Raptor Center, Inc.
EIN#: 56-1349170
To ignite a passion for raptors and a responsibility for our shared natural world.
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Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC 28078 | (704) 875-6521
Applications due July 8, 2023.
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 three days per 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 due by July 8, 2023.
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 Rehabilitation Intern is to provide basic husbandry and medical needs to our wild patients. This position also includes answering the phone and assisting in arraignment of transportation for incoming patients.
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 three days per week. You must complete one full shift (8 hours) per week, in addition to their other shifts. Morning shifts are 4 hours (8am-12pm), midday shifts are 3 hours (11am-1pm) and afternoon/evening shifts are 4 hours (2pm-6pm).
Start and end dates are flexible. However, interns are expected to have a consistent schedule.
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 week. Here you will learn the following:
Over the course of your internship, you will receive hands-on training for more advanced medical skills, including, but not limited to:
Age Requirements: 18 years old
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 2023.
Stipend: $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?
Internship Application
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]
