This position a paid, yearlong internship that focuses on learning and conducting best practices for the care and training of avian ambassadors, specifically birds of prey. Help connect visitors to the natural world with engaging keeper chats that YOU create and conduct.

Summary

The Avian Keeper and Trainer Intern will be primarily responsible for assisting with the care of all resident birds at Carolina Raptor Center. This includes but is not limited to preparation and distribution of bird of prey diets, enclosure cleaning and maintenance, assisting in medical checks, training birds of prey, and creating and distributing enrichment. This role will also be responsible for presenting live animals to guests in the form of Keeper Chats, Bird Shows, and other onsite education programming.

Email your cover letter and resume to mchao@carolinaraptorcenter.org to apply!

For the full job description, check out our website: https://carolinaraptorcenter.org/jobs/

Compensation Information

$722 monthly stipend