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| DUTIES: • provide captive management & husbandry for numerous species of hawks, eagles, owls & other wildlife • assist staff with medical care of injured wild birds • clean & maintain all indoor & outdoor animal facilities and aviaries • perform daily husbandry tasks • provide emergency care, feed, carry out medical treatments, and monitor health status for all permanent residents used in educational programs & exhibits • assist finders of injured & orphaned birds and arrange transportation & rescue • admit injured and orphaned birds • maintain live rodent food colony • complete an approved internship project • gain extensive hands-on training in raptor captive management, education bird handling & training, and avian rehabilitation LOCATION: The Vermont Institute of Natural Science is located in scenic Quechee, Vermont. This private, non-profit organization was founded in 1972 and provides environmental education, field research and avian rehabilitation. The institute is located in the beautiful countryside of east central Vermont, approximately 2 1/2 hours from Boston and 1 1/2 hours from Burlington. Vermont is a great state for skiing, hiking, and other outdoor recreation. To learn more about the VINS Raptor Exhibits and Department of Wildlife Services visit our web site at: http://www.vinsweb.org/raptor-center/index.html QUALIFICATIONS: • Enthusiastic • Ability to work both independently and in a team • Strong interest in birds and wildlife husbandry • Willingness to work long, hard, irregular hours in all weather conditions • 18 years or older • Hold a valid driver's license • Physical capacity to catch and treat large birds, lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, climb stairs, walk preserve and carry equipment for routine maintenance • Ability to work quickly & efficiently while following directions & procedures • Have updated tetanus vaccination at time of beginning internship. • Available to work 40+ hours per week, for a minimum of 6 months • Have college degree, working towards a degree or have equivalent wildlife experience • Must have own transportation LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP: • 6 months (minimum), 40+ hours per week • Spring/Summer term (1-2 positions) starts March/April (application deadline February 1) • Fall/Winter term (1-2 positions) starts September/October (application deadline September l) AMENITIES: Housing plus a stipend of $230 every 2-week pay period TO APPLY: • cover letter (must include dates of availability, and career goals & interests relative to the internship) • résumé • list of 3 references • one letter from a reference (can be mailed separately) SEND TO: Allison Stark VINS Wildlife Services PO Box 1281 Quechee, VT 05059 or email: astark@vinsweb.org or FAX: 802-359-5001 |   | ||||||||||||||
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