Bunny House Intern
About The Position
The Bunny House Intern works within a team setting to provide hands on daily care and medical support to the rabbits and guinea pigs at the Sanctuary. Interns are valued team members and play a direct role in achieving Best Friends Animal Society’s no-kill mission and organizational success. This position works directly with the public to create positive volunteer and visitor experiences and share Best Friends’ mission. Interns may receive assignments and projects based on their interest and learning goals, and organizational needs. The Bunny House Intern reports to Amy Brown, Bunny House Supervisor, and will receive regular supervision and feedback. The minimum time commitment for the Bunny House Internship is 40 hours per week at $16.00 per hour for 13 weeks. This is an on-site internship at the Best Friends Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah. Interns must arrange for their own housing and transportation. Intern orientation includes a tour of the Sanctuary and Bunny House, an overview of rules, safety protocols, and daily schedule. Interns will have the opportunity to meet with Best Friends founders and leaders, learn about and shadow staff in other departments, and attend presentations on various animal welfare topics.
Requirements
- Strong desire to work with rabbits and guinea pigs.
- Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback, and a commitment to learning and improvement.
- Professional work ethics and independent time management skills.
- Commitment to communication, cooperation, and collaboration.
- Resourcefulness, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.
- Must be able to: Routinely lift up to 60 pounds and perform daily strenuous and/or repetitive activities including sweeping, mopping, bending, stooping, lifting, reaching, walking, and working at computers (typing, hand motions).
- Work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Must be comfortable with: Significant/constant exposure to hay, dust, and other allergens.
- Potential exposure to zoonotic disease.
- Interaction with animals that have significant behavioral and/or medical issues.
- Potential exposure to animal injury, illness, and/or death.
- Must have reliable transportation to get to, from, and around the Sanctuary. There is no public transportation in Kanab.
- Best Friends employees may only hold one compensated position at any time. Current employees are not allowed to hold another position and this internship position at the same time. If a current employee would like to apply for this internship, the employee would be required to resign from their primary position, with no guarantee of re-employment, if the employee wanted to accept this position.
- Applicants for employment in the U.S. must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. by Best Friends Animal Society.
Responsibilities
- Work within a team setting to oversee the health, well-being, and general care of domestic rabbits and guinea pigs.
- Assist in providing basic and routine care for animals which includes feeding, watering, light grooming, and transportation to medical appointments.
- Assist in supporting the animals’ medical needs which include learning about rabbit illnesses and injuries, medicating, treating, observing and reporting, syringe-feeding, and the maintenance of required veterinary records.
- Clean work areas and preserve the physical appearance of rabbit buildings and grounds: scooping, sweeping, mopping, trash removal, laundry, etc.
- Assist in creating a comfortable and stimulating environment for the animals, including helping with rabbit introductions, socialization, and enrichment opportunities.
- Follow all safety and quarantine protocols outlined by department leadership.
- Be a Sanctuary ambassador, representing Best Friends’ work to visitors and volunteers, and speaking to the Sanctuary’s special role in Best Friends’ no-kill mission.
- Work alongside and support volunteers, workshop attendees, and other types of visitors.
- Greet and conduct tours, speak about specific animals, rabbit welfare issues, the work of Bunny House and the Sanctuary, and answer questions.
- Interns may be asked to represent Bunny House at various community events.
- Attend and participate in various learning, networking, and socialization opportunities with other interns and Best Friends staff members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
