Bird Intern

Audubon Nature Institute-posted 8 months ago
Full-time • Intern
New Orleans, LA
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The Bird Intern position at the Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center is an 8-month temporary role focused on the care and conservation of bird species, particularly endangered cranes. The intern will work closely with the Assistant Curator and participate in various programs aimed at the recovery of whooping cranes and Mississippi sandhill cranes. This position offers a stipend and onsite housing, providing a unique opportunity to engage in hands-on learning about avian husbandry and conservation efforts.

  • Provide daily husbandry of the captive birds, as assigned.
  • Participate in egg handling and incubation practices.
  • Participate in the 'costume-rearing' of five to twenty-five crane chicks per year.
  • Provide everything necessary to ensure successful breeding environments for the birds.
  • Maintain records, including using ZIMS record software, and conduct behavioral observations.
  • Assist veterinary and supervisory staff in treating animals as assigned.
  • Prepare and follow prescribed diets and feeding procedures.
  • Observe strict crane costume protocol, including not speaking for long periods of time.
  • Work safely in costume with accompanying visual obstruction around small, mobile chicks.
  • Basic horticultural maintenance (i.e. mowing, weed eating, scything, pruning, tree trimming/cutting, enclosure landscaping).
  • General exhibit/enclosure maintenance, including pool and flight netting maintenance.
  • With training, be able to safely manage (including handling) tall, aggressive birds.
  • Follow Audubon and local government agency's nuisance wildlife & pest protocols.
  • Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Audubon Nature Institute's standards.
  • High School diploma and preferably working towards/or completed a Bachelor's degree in Biology (or related field).
  • Ability to receive and follow direction well.
  • Ability to work well both independently and in a small group.
  • Understanding of professional animal care and welfare standards.
  • Ability to work around and make adjustments for large animals, small animals, aggressive species, and flighty species.
  • Ability to learn and read animal behavior, especially birds.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively, professionally, and with emotional maturity.
  • Sincere interest in animal care, welfare, and conservation.
  • Must possess basic arithmetic skills, including solving percentage questions and using conversions.
  • Ability to anticipate, identify, prevent, and solve problems.
  • Must have good common sense, the ability to think constructively, and able to take constructive criticism and direction.
  • Possess a good attitude and able to produce quality work in fast-paced, high-pressure situations.
  • Proficient in basic computer processing.
  • Updated Tetanus vaccination.
  • Proof of a negative TB test in the last 12 months.
  • Possess a valid driver's license.
  • Must pass a background check and drug test.
  • Must be able to write accurately and professionally.
  • A proven interest and knowledge in birds.
  • Prior experience in avian captive breeding ideal, but not necessary.
  • A comprehensive understanding of avian imprinting.
  • Familiarity of incubation practices.
  • Experience using power tools and small equipment, such as weed-trimmers, lawn mowers, etc.
  • Practical husbandry experience with animals, especially in birds.
  • Experience at AZA accredited public facility.
  • Prior experience with Species360 ZIMS software ideal, but not required.
  • Stipend for the duration of the internship.
  • Onsite housing provided.
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