Internship Positions Available

The Wilds offers professional training through formal internship programs in a wide variety of disciplines. In addition to those listed below, tailored internships are possible.

Overall Internship Requirements & Notes

  • Six week internships are a required minimum across program areas (see below)
  • Must complete the appropriate application/interview process
  • Must complete required pre-work training programs prior to interning
  • Transportation is not available, a personal vehicle is strongly recommended
  • Shared housing may be available at a reduced fee
  • No compensation is currently available

INTERN OPPORTUNTIES


Animal Management, Husbandry & Health

ANIMAL MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP

Requirements
See above.

Participation Focus
Animal husbandry, nutrition, records keeping, veterinary science, management science, and conservation. Student will be under supervision of Director of Animal Management and animal management staff.

To Apply
Send letter of intent and resume to Dan Beetem, Director of Animal Management at dbeetem@thewilds.org or 740-638-5030 ext. 2110

Internship positions are available year-round, however, spaces for the summer season are limited. Students interested in being considered for a summer internship position should apply no later than March 13, 2010.

 

Conservation Education

CONSERVATION EDUCATION INTERNSHIP

Requirements
Must be willing to work and live with children in a variety of outdoor environments.

Participation Focus

Natural systems understanding and appreciation; making connections between humans and the natural world; reverence, respect and responsibility in all that we do.

To Apply
Send letter of intent and resume to Denise Natoli Brooks, Director of Conservation Education at dbrooks@thewilds.org.

Available June, July and August.

 

Conservation Medecine

SENIOR VETERINARY PRECEPTORSHIP

Requirements
Must be a senior student; TB test/ Vaccinations: rabies pre-exposure recommended.

Participation Focus

Preventive medicine, disease surveillance, field immobilization and capture techniques, conservation medicine and various veterinary technician duties. A short-term project is encouraged. Student will be under supervision of senior veterinarian and post-doctoral veterinary fellow.

To Apply
Send letter of intent, resume, and three references (with contact #) to Dr. Barb Wolfe, Director, Conservation Medicine at bwolfe@thewilds.org.

Available year-round.

 

Restoration Ecology

RESTORATION ECOLOGY INTERNSHIP

Requirements
Must be in good physical shape and be willing to work in a variety of outdoor environments.

Participation Focus
Plant communities and interactions, enhancement of habitat, insect and animal monitoring

To Apply
Send letter of intent and resume to Dr. Nicole Cavender, Director of Restoration Ecology at ncavender@thewilds.org.

Available year-round.