Resident Intern for Wildlife Rehabilitation Program

~ Wildlife in Crisis (WIC) is a wildlife care center dedicated to injured and orphaned wildlife. ~

WIC was founded in 1988 and accepts over 5,000 debilitated wild animals each year. The WIC wildlife rehabilitation program exists in order to provide intensive care for these wild animals so that they can be returned to their natural environment.

WIC also provides sanctuary for a variety of permanent resident wild animals with behavioral or physical disabilities. Wildlife in Crisis is a volunteer-run, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. For more information about WIC please visit our website.

Position Overview

Wildlife in Crisis (WIC) is seeking a Resident Intern. Start date is flexible. Generally, WIC internships are 6 months in duration.

Responsibilities

• Wild animal care
• Rescue of distressed wildlife
• Answering telephone
• Record keeping
• Fundraising
• Environmental education
• Volunteer management and training

Qualifications

• We are seeking an energetic, dedicated, hard-working individual with a genuine love for animals and a desire to learn about caring for native wildlife
• A Bachelor's degree is preferred

Compensation

• Free shared housing in a quiet woodland setting provided
• Hands-on experience with a wide variety of species
• This internship is a challenging, but very rewarding opportunity
• The position is unpaid, WIC is entirely volunteer-run

To Apply

Please click "Apply" below to upload your cover letter and résumé as a Microsoft Word document and 3 references.