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Avian Care Internship Jobs

Company

Vermont Institute of Natural Science
Address , Quechee
Employment type INTERN
Salary
Expires 2023-10-22
Posted at 8 months ago
Job Description

Thank you for your interest in the Avian Care Internship. We are currently not accepting applications. Please check back for updates.

Avian Care Internship

Gain extensive hands-on training in raptor captive management and avian rehabilitation of songbirds, waterfowl, raptors and reptiles.

REPORTS TO: Director, Center for Wild Bird Rehabilitation

JOB LOCATION: The Vermont Institute of Natural Science in Quechee, VT, and the Center for Wild Bird Rehabilitation main headquarters is located at the VINS Nature Center. This private, non-profit organization was founded in 1972 and provides environmental education, research and avian rehabilitation. The institute is located in the scenic countryside of east central Vermont approximately 2 1/2 hours from Boston, MA and 1 1/2 hours from Burlington, VT. Vermont is a great state for skiing, hiking, birding and other outdoor recreation. To learn more about the live bird exhibits, forest canopy walk, nature trails, environmental education and research programs, please visit our website at vinsweb.org.

Avian Care Intern Duties

  • Perform daily husbandry tasks for permanent residents used in educational programs and exhibits
  • Provide captive management and husbandry for over 60 raptors and reptiles used for programs and in exhibits
  • Assist rehabilitation staff with initial intake exams, medical treatments, and daily care of avian rehabilitation patients, including orphaned baby birds
  • Clean and maintain all indoor and outdoor animal facilities and aviaries
  • Field phone calls about injured and orphaned birds and arrange transport with finders or volunteers

Qualifications

  • 18 years or older
  • Passion for wildlife rehabilitation and conservation
  • Ability to work quickly & efficiently while following direction & procedures
  • Willingness to work long, hard, irregular hours in all weather conditions
  • Available to work 40 hours per week
  • Hold a valid driver’s license, and have own transportation
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team
  • COVID vaccinations up-to-date
  • Good time management and organized
  • Have updated tetanus vaccination at time of beginning internship
  • Have or working towards a college degree
  • Physical capacity to catch and treat large birds, lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, climb stairs, and carry equipment for routine maintenance
  • Strong interest in birds and wildlife husbandry

Length of Internship

  • 6 months minimum, 40 hours per week (possibility of extended term or seasonal position based on performance)

VINS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Vermont Institute of Natural Science is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization supported by membership dues, admission and program fees, donations, and grants.