Facility
WildCat Haven Sanctuary
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
Do you LOVE animals? Is your dream job working with them, giving them the best care possible? Can you work outside in all sorts of weather conditions? Are you physically fit and able to lift up to 35 lbs. as needed? Are you passionate about animal welfare and making a difference? We may have the Intern Program for you.
Looking for someone committed, safety conscience, physically fit, who can be a team player but still work independently at our animal facility. This is a VERY physical position and involves all the dirty work that goes with caring for animals. Animal Care Internships are non-paid positions and run for 12 weeks. Interns work five days a week with a minimum of 40 hours. This may include a week-end day. There is no on-site housing available, and interns must provide their own transportation.
Education and Pre-requisites
Must be 21 years of age, be in good physical condition
Must be able to consistently lift 30 pounds
Must be able to work in all weather conditions
Must be fluent in English (both written and verbal)
Must provide your own health insurance
Candidates should have a least two years of undergraduate program studies in zoology, biology, or other animal related fields.
Must have valid driver’s license and own vehicle.
Compensation and benefits
Interns are unpaid and no housing, so must be local to Portland, Oregon
Application instructions
Download and fill out application here: http://www.wildcathaven.org/how-to-help/intern-opportunities
Send with send with resume, cover letter, transcripts, and a copy of Driver’s License along with two reference contacts to:
WildCat Haven Intern Program
PO. Box 1071
Sherwood, Oregon 97140