Download 2013 – Wildlife Rehabilitation Internship May - August 3

2013 – Wildlife Rehabilitation Internship
May - August
3 funded & 1unfunded Internships
Purpose: The student will gain a working knowledge of the most common native wildlife conflicts between nature and
humans, and the non-lethal solutions. Students will gain experience working with the public and the importance of
customer service and the importance of public education on topics involving wildlife and human interaction. Learning to
listen, communicate, and follow instructions in a close team environment will be a goal along with learning to work with a
staff of volunteers. The student will learn proper species specific wound management and supportive care, caging criteria,
handling techniques, animal enrichment skills, release criteria, plus other skills relating to wild life rehabilitation. The
student will have an opportunity to work with the department supervisor to select and complete a special project.
Requirements:
 Must be seeking a post secondary degree in Biology, Pre-Veterinary, Zoology, Conservation, or related field of
study.
 18 years of age or older
 Able to complete internship between May 1 – August 31, 2013
 GPA 3.25
 24 hours week (schedule is negotiable)
 Pass background screening
 Work in a drug/alcohol free environment
While performing the responsibilities of this internship, the student is required to talk and hear; use hands and fingers to
handle/feel. The student is regularly required to stand, walk, reach and pull with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to
stoop, kneel, or crouch. Lifting and moving heavy objects required and other moderately strenuous activities. Vision
abilities required by this job include close and peripheral vision. While performing the responsibilities of this internship,
the student is occasionally exposed to moving parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work area is usually quiet to
moderate. The employee will be exposed to extreme outdoor temperatures and weather. Students will be working around
wild animals and the waste the animals produce; as well as, the materials needed to care for and clean up after the
animals.
Funded Internship - $1000.00
Location: Sanders Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Sippo Lake Park – Massillon, Ohio
Method for Applying: Submit a cover letter indicating the degree you are seeking, why you have selected the degree, and
the career path you hope to follow once you graduate; will you accept the unfunded internship, also include why you are
interested in this particular internship and any specific areas of interest you would like focus on. Include a copy of your
most recent transcript. Submit a resume or complete and return a job application to the address below. Submit application
material no later than March 15, 2013 – in person, electronically, or via mail to the contact below. Incomplete applications
will not be considered.
Job applications can be obtained at the Stark Parks Administration office, Monday – Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm or from
the Stark Parks website: www.starkparks.com.
Stark County Park District
Human Resources
5300 Tyner St. NW
Canton, OH 44708
or
[email protected]