Animal Care Intern - Carlisle Visitor Center
About The Position
The Lorain County Metro Parks is seeking an experienced, motivated, and committed individual to join the Naturalist Department at the Carlisle Visitor Center. This role involves providing quality animal care to wildlife program ambassadors, maintaining the outdoor native plant garden, and assisting with subsequent programming. Ideal candidates should have prior experience caring for captive live animals, particularly reptiles and raptors. The position offers 32 hours per week, with some evening, weekend, and holiday hours required. The intern must be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions and seasons. This temporary internship runs from July to December 2026, with a flexible start date.
Requirements
- Previous experience working with and providing care for captive live animals, preferably reptiles and raptors
- Invested in the professional care and management of wildlife program ambassador animals
- Invested in public education regarding local wildlife
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment with staff and volunteers alike
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work on multiple tasks (sometimes independently)
- Ability to adapt to change
- Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license
- Satisfactorily complete a background check
- Must not be a tobacco user (Lorain County Metropolitan Park District policy)
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of positive reinforcement training and a focus on animal welfare
- Effective public speaking preferred
- Knowledge of the use of basic power tools for exhibit maintenance
Responsibilities
- Provide quality animal care to wildlife program ambassadors
- Provide quality care to the outdoor native plant garden
- Assist with subsequent programming
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
