- Agency
- Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary
- Location
- Tyler, Texas
- Job Category
- Internships
- Salary
- 50$ weekly stipend
- Start Date
- 08/15/2022
- Last Date to Apply
- 07/30/2022
- Website
- http://tigercreek.org/internships/
- Description
- Please be informed that working for Tiger Creek as an intern in Smith County is a 90-day unpaid position (by four quarters/terms), allowing one to gain experience in the zoological field. Job duties include cleaning, diet preparation, light maintenance, educational tours, etc. Interns are responsible for the daily care of a number of exotic feline species including, but not limited to: tigers, lions, servals, pumas, and bobcats. This wide variety of training provides the intern with an exciting array of new skills and experiences. Training will be provided by the staff.
- Qualifications
- You must be at least 20 years of age. You must have two years of college study in a related field (Biology, Zoology, Wildlife Management, Ecology, etc.) or at least one year of job experience in a related field (vet clinic, zoo, etc.) or three years of verifiable job experience in an unrelated field. You must maintain or have maintained at least an overall average of 3.0. Some animal care experience is preferred. You must be capable of lifting up to 60 lbs. and in good health. You must be drug-free. We are looking for individuals who are hardworking, dedicated, and self-motivated.
- Contact Person
- Shelby Cameron
- Contact Phone
- 9038581008
- Contact eMail
- shelbycameron@tigerlink.org
