Raptor Trauma Clinic Intern

National Audubon Society • Maitland, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The National Audubon Society is a nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact and approximately 800 staff and more than 1.9 million supporters. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere to protect birds and the places they need.

The Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in Maitland, Florida, promotes stewardship of Florida’s birds of prey and their habitats through medical rehabilitation, interactive education, and practical research. This internship provides hands-on learning in the operations of the Raptor Trauma Clinic and its rehabilitation programs, raptor husbandry in a captive setting, raptor conservation, and Center operations. The intern receives support and supervision from the Senior Coordinator, Raptor Conservation, and the Raptor Conservation Manager.

This is an on-site, part-time internship offered three full days per week for 17 weeks, from January 1 through April 30, 2027. The schedule is 24 hours per week and totals more than 400 hours. Compensation is $19 per hour. A cover letter is required for an application to be considered complete.

Requirements

• High school graduate; currently pursuing a degree or a recent graduate within the past three years is specified, with a preferred background in animal science, biology, or pre-veterinary coursework.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Commitment to Audubon’s mission and programs, and respect for wildlife, conservation, and Florida’s environment.
• Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.

Nice To Haves

• Background in animal science, biology, or pre-veterinary coursework.
• Prior experience handling wildlife or working in animal medicine.
• Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical operations and procedures involving raptor taxonomy, anatomy, feather structure, imping, tail sheathing, necropsy, pesticide poisoning, medication calculations, and fluid therapy.
• Learn and participate in daily examinations, treatments, and medication administration for sick and injured raptors.
• Prepare food for clinic patients.
• Clean and maintain raptor housing.
• Prepare slides for laboratory examination and analysis.
• Maintain and foster a culture of safety.
• Attend and observe surgical procedures and participate in diagnostic testing, radiology, and bird evaluations.
• Share experiences through e-newsletters, social media, and other channels.

Benefits

• Opportunity to attend and observe surgical procedures and participate in diagnostic testing, radiology, and bird evaluations.
• Opportunity to share experiences through e-newsletters, social media, and other channels.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED