Wildlife Rehabilitation Internship - Unpaid

Stark Parks•Massillon, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Stark County Park District is currently seeking Wildlife Rehabilitation interns to further their education and experience at our Wildlife Conservation Center. If you're passionate about wildlife and wish to gain some hands-on experience in animal care, we're the place for you! Students will gain supervised knowledge of Ohio's native wildlife, human/wildlife conflicts, non-lethal solutions, and state and federal regulations governing wildlife rehabilitation. Students will be working closely with staff and volunteers as well as gaining experience in educating the public on wildlife. They will learn species-specific diets, basic animal husbandry, caging criteria, handling techniques, animal enrichment, release criteria, and other skills relating to wildlife rehabilitation. Students will also be responsible for completing a project, 'Featured Case,' which will showcase the life of a native wild animal from intake to release, and will be displayed on our website and/or Facebook for public viewing. Interns will also gain valuable customer service, communication, and listening skills. They can expect moderate to frequent exposure to insects, poisonous vegetation, zoonotic diseases, and moderate exposure to outside weather conditions throughout the year.

Requirements

Must currently be actively working on a degree in biology, pre-vet, zoology, conservation, or equivalent field(s).
Effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to work a pre-determined hours and days of the week and a varied schedule including weekends is required.

Nice To Haves

GPA of 3.00 or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

Gain supervised knowledge of Ohio's native wildlife, human/wildlife conflicts, non-lethal solutions, and state and federal regulations governing wildlife rehabilitation.
Work closely with staff and volunteers.
Gain experience in educating the public on wildlife.
Learn species-specific diets, basic animal husbandry, caging criteria, handling techniques, animal enrichment, release criteria, and other skills relating to wildlife rehabilitation.
Complete a project, 'Featured Case,' showcasing the life of a native wild animal from intake to release for public viewing on the website and/or Facebook.
Gain valuable customer service, communication, and listening skills.
Encounter moderate to frequent exposure to insects, poisonous vegetation, zoonotic diseases and moderate exposure to outside weather conditions throughout the year.