California Wolf Center Wolf Care and Education Program Wolf care and Education internship

A Wolf Care and Maintenance Internship is a temporary, voluntary position in the Wolf Care, Conservation and Research Department. Wolf Care and Maintenance Interns are expected to be fairly new to the field and have interest in gaining knowledge and skills in one of three particular aspects of animal management: Animal Health, Wildlife Conservation, or Welfare Research. Work ranges from the physical tasks associated with managing wolves at the California Wolf Center to more analytical tasks of husbandry research, record keeping, and written and verbal communication. The Wolf Care and Maintenance Intern is expected to develop an appropriate level of knowledge in the directed area of study, as well as the natural history, captive management and psychological well-being of the wolves in his/her care. S/he is expected to implement California Wolf Center priorities as well as demonstrate the initiative and expertise to regularly find ways to make improvements. The Wolf Care and Maintenance Intern takes direction from the Wolf Care and Reintroduction Coordinator and the Facilities Coordinator regarding daily operations as appropriate. S/he must also be able to represent the Center in a variety of public settings which may include interactions with center guests.

ABOUT THE JOB

Consistently apply the California Wolf Center’s Basic Principles during interactions with others. Implement relevant protocols and procedures to promote efficient, respectful, and constructive work relationshipsServe as an example to colleagues and volunteersAdhere to Zoo policiesBe respectful of othersTake initiative to improve situations and maintain constructive working relationshipsUse good communication skills Demonstrate good listening skillsCommunicate in a timely, clear and constructive mannerAssist in the care and management of the wolvesPrepare and feed diets as prescribedProvide quality physical and psycho-social health evaluation of the wolves Provide an ongoing program of enrichment including the provision of regular, schedules and varied forms of enrichment itemsDaily observation of wolves’ feeding habits, health and injuries.Daily observation of social interaction, abnormal versus normal behavior and breeding activity.Maintain accurate and comprehensive written records of all observationsCommunicate immediately all abnormal circumstances that require immediate attention.Assist with medical procedures and administer medications as neededAssist in the transport and captures as necessary. NOT GUARANTEED Provide clean, neat, safe and sanitary conditions in which the wolves may liveMaintain clean, neat, and safe service areas Become knowledgeable in Conservation Facility Maintenance and working safely in all facets including but not limited to:Weed WackingRakingConstructionCarpentryPlumbingElectricalOperating heavy machinery include a tractor and water truckHabitat Maintenance

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consistently apply the California Wolf Center’s Basic Principles during interactions with others.
• Implement relevant protocols and procedures to promote efficient, respectful, and constructive work relationships.
• Serve as an example to colleagues and volunteers.
• Adhere to Zoo policies.
• Be respectful of others.
• Take initiative to improve situations and maintain constructive working relationships.
• Use good communication skills.
• Demonstrate good listening skills.
• Communicate in a timely, clear and constructive manner.
• Assist in the care and management of the wolves.
• Prepare and feed diets as prescribed.
• Provide quality physical and psycho-social health evaluation of the wolves.
• Provide an ongoing program of enrichment including the provision of regular, schedules and varied forms of enrichment items.
• Daily observation of wolves’ feeding habits, health and injuries.
• Daily observation of social interaction, abnormal versus normal behavior and breeding activity.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive written records of all observations.
• Communicate immediately all abnormal circumstances that require immediate attention.
• Assist with medical procedures and administer medications as needed.
• Assist in the transport and captures as necessary.
• Provide clean, neat, safe and sanitary conditions in which the wolves may live.
• Maintain clean, neat, and safe service areas.
• Become knowledgeable in Conservation Facility Maintenance and working safely in all facets including but not limited to: Weed Wacking, Raking, Construction, Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, Operating heavy machinery include a tractor and water truck, Habitat Maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Interest in gaining knowledge and skills in Animal Health, Wildlife Conservation, or Welfare Research.
• Ability to develop an appropriate level of knowledge in the directed area of study.
• Knowledge about the natural history, captive management and psychological well-being of the wolves.
• Ability to implement California Wolf Center priorities.
• Initiative and expertise to regularly find ways to make improvements.
• Ability to take direction from the Wolf Care and Reintroduction Coordinator and the Facilities Coordinator regarding daily operations.
• Ability to represent the Center in a variety of public settings which may include interactions with center guests.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

please keep in mind this is an unpaid internship and any income you will gain while interning with us will be solely what is paid to you by the skillbridge program. The salary listed is a salary range that you can expect from a job in this field with the experience you gain during your internship per the skillbridge position posting rules.

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

All Services

PROGRAM COST

None

OTHER

If you are interested in this role please email Joe@californiawolfcenter.org with your resume, expected date you can begin the program, and your availability for a phone interview. Our primary address: 18457 Tall Pine Road Julian CA