Posted: Jul 31, 2024
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The Whitfield Collins Carnivore Internship - TEXAS

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center - Glen Rose, TX
Intern
Salary: $300.00 Monthly
Application Deadline: Oct 1, 2024
Animal Care/Keeping
Full-time internship 
Must be 21 years of age at the start of the internship!!

Please state which season you are applying for. 
Application deadlines: 
Spring (January- May) deadline is October 1st
Summer (May- August) deadline is March 1st
Fall (August- December) deadline is June 1st
 
The Whitfield Collins Carnivore Intern is given the day to day responsibility of several groups of animals. These include, but are not limited to: Mexican wolves, red wolves, and maned wolves. Some participation with husbandry of cheetah and black-footed cats is possible. Training will include (but not limited to):
  • Diet preparation for multiple species
  • Cleanliness and USDA requirements with our food preparation area
  • General cleaning and maintenance of animal enclosures and grounds
  • General monitoring of animal health and wellbeing
  • General quarantine and zoonosis procedure
  • Behavioral observations of the animals you work with
  • Specific veterinary procedures (monthly deworming, fecal sample collection, administration of medications, etc.)
  • Participation in enrichment projects and understanding natural behaviors
  • Proper record keeping
  • Understanding carnivore body condition scoring (BCS)
  • Effective communication among your supervisors
  • Understanding SSPs and Fossil Rim’s involvement in breeding programs
  • Understanding management of recovery species for the American Red Wolf and Mexican Wolf
  • Completion of independent project
  • General understanding on food inventory and purchasing

Desired Experience, Capabilities and Educational Skills: Undergraduate degree in wildlife management, conservation biology, or a related scientific discipline attained prior to start of internship. Previous internships strongly recommended. You must also have a valid driver’s license.
 
Stipend/Housing: A $300/mo stipend (for expenses) and free onsite housing in a shared living environment is mandatory during your internship. If required, transportation to and from training area will be provided.
 
International students must have a J1 or B1 visa before arrival. Fossil Rim will not sponsor or assist with the visa process.

If selected, candidate must have a TB test conducted within 30 days prior to arrival for internship. 

Please apply through our website (https://fossilrim.org/career-internships/). WE DO NOT accept applications via email. Click the “Apply for this Position” button, fill out the form, upload the required documents, and click the “Submit Application” button. The application requires a cover letter of interest detailing your background and career goals, a resume, and the names of three people (with their phone numbers and email) we can contact as professional references. Please specify which season you are applying for.