ANIMAL CARE INTERNSHIPS

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Animal Care Internships at the Rare Species Conservatory Foundation offer a unique opportunity for aspiring animal care professionals to gain hands-on experience working with critically endangered species in a non-public, NGO setting. Interns work alongside experienced staff and assist with various aspects of animal care, to include daily husbandry, habitat maintenance, diet distribution, observing animal training, and monitoring animal health. Interns can anticipate working with seasoned staff to learn how breeding and management programs for endangered species are developed and implemented.

Direct animal contact is limited and varies with each area.

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Current Internship Opportunities:

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Summer 6 month (May – October)

Summer 4 month (May – August)

Winter 6 month (October – March)

Winter 4 month (October – January)

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Requirements:

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• Must be at least 21 years old
• All applicants must commit to a minimum of 32 hours per week

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in college or recent college graduate
• Internships include a weekly stipend and on-site housing

• Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and their own transportation
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. and be in good physical condition

• Must willing to work outdoors in all weather in a tropical, high heat setting
• RSCF is a non-smoking facility and tobacco products in any form are prohibited 

 

Participating in an internship does not guarantee employment with RSCF. Qualified applicants should submit via email a cover letter stating what internship is of interest along with a current resume including all animal care experience and references. Unsolicited phone calls will not be accepted. If selected from the interview, applicants will be contacted by Intern Coordinator for further processing.

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Contact:

info@rarespecies.org (include RSCF Internship in the subject line)

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