Animal Care Intern

Description

Sandy Oak Ranch is a public wildlife park offering an exciting internship program. Interns will have the opportunity to engage in diverse job responsibilities, helping them to develop and enhance skills for their future careers. With a wide range of tasks available, our internship program enables participants to explore potential career paths they may not have previously considered. A key component of our program is centered around animal care. As a newly established company, having opened in 2023, interns will also have the opportunity to select a career path within our organization if it aligns with their interests. They will receive direct supervision and mentorship from the owners themselves and participate in a training course. 

Responsibilities

The Animal Care Intern will be responsible for daily feeding/watering and maintenance and grounds maintenace. 

Qualifications

Spring Session: April 1 - MAY 31

Summer Session: JUNE 1 - AUGUST 15

Fall Session: AUGUST 16 - OCTOBER 31

*Must be available 20-40 hours per week for an entire session of choice and available on weekends and holidays. Can choose multiple sessions. Animal Care work can be physically demanding. Interns should be able to lift 50 pounds safely and tolerate strong odors, dust, hay, animal fur/dander, and weather conditions. 

This is a paid internship program for which housing and medical coverage are not included. Preference will be given to college students or recent graduates, preferably studying education, biology, or zoology.

- Excellent communication skills

- Strong interpersonal skills

- Reliable and Trustworthy

- Positive attitude and willingness to learn

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Comfortable in outdoor conditions

- Must be able to lift 50 pounds safely

 - Tolerance of strong odors, dust, hay, animal fur/hair/dander, weather conditions