Education and Husbandry Internship

The Center for Birds of Prey is an educational facility housing a collection of non-releasable raptors and their relatives from around the world. The Center’s educational collection consists of approximately 120 birds from nearly 50 species including eagles, hawks, owls, falcons, kites, vultures and more. This collection of birds is utilized in a variety of both on-campus and outreach education including free flight demonstrations. Interns will be involved in all aspects of the care and utilization of the collection from basic husbandry to training and message delivery. 

Intern Responsibilities and Duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Assist in the coordination and performance of all aspects of basic husbandry and routine care for the resident birds:
• Cleaning and maintenance of enclosure spaces
• Preparation of daily diets
• Assist with regular health checks for resident birds
• Enter daily data into RaptorMed database
• Perform all educational program duties in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and act as an Ambassador for the Center and its mission.
• Assist in the training of working birds and developing educational presentations as needed.
• Present or assist in the presentation of on-site and off-site programs.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a valid Driver’s license.
• Must have a degree in or be working towards a degree in biology, wildlife management, wildlife ecology, or related field.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs and stand for long periods of time.
• Able to work outside in all types of weather.
• Have a strong work ethic and positive attitude, along with a willingness to learn.

• Must be able to commit to 20-24 hours per week (part time internship) or 40 hours per week (full time internship) for a minimum of 3 months.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in this field is not required, but some animal related experience is helpful. We are willing to train qualified candidates.
• Preference given to those seeking a career in wildlife education.
• A self-starter and be amenable to often long hours due to the nature of the work.
• Flexible in working with a wide variety of volunteers and staff.

Full time interns will be scheduled for a 40-hour work week on a 4 day/ 10-hour schedule, while part time interns will be scheduled with some flexibility 2-3 days a week/ 8-10 hour schedule. Weekends and some holidays may be required.

This internship offers a stipend to interns at the completion of their internship based on their performance, hours worked, etc. Housing is currently not offered through the Center.