Facility

The Wildcat Sanctuary

Closing Date

Description

The Wildcat Sanctuary is home to over 100 feline residents; all of which rely heavily on the daily husbandry provided by staff and interns. TWS is looking for hardworking individuals who are dedicated to providing the ultimate care for rescued felines while maintaining strict safety protocols. Our goal is to aid interns in gaining experience in the animal industry while educating them about the sanctuary field and the captive wildlife crisis. Interns will gain valuable experience from exotic feline husbandry, assisting staff in the building of animal enclosures, diet preparation, enrichment, grounds keeping, emergency response, and more. Please note: contact is prohibited between the wild cat residents and interns.
The internship duration is 6 months and interns receive a weekly $50 stipend for food. Candidates should have a degree in zoology, biology or related field is preferred, but experience with exotic animal husbandry may be considered.
We accept up to six full-time interns for each internship period. Internship starting dates generally coincide with the seasons of the year and may vary due to an intern’s availability.
A 3-month, unpaid internship is available on a case-by-case basis. Please contact internprog@wildcatsanctuary.org to apply.
Interns are required to live on-site for the entire duration of the internship period. TWS provides free intern housing for 1-6 people.
TWS is not accepting international applicants at the time

Education and Pre-requisites

Must be 18 years of age
Must be fluent in the English language (verbal and written communication)
Must provide your own health insurance
Must be in good physical condition
Must be able to kneel, stoop, bend, twist, lift, reach, push, pull, and walk on uneven terrain
Must be able to consistently lift 60 pounds
Must be comfortable on ladders
Must hold a valid driver’s license
Must be comfortable driving SUV/ Cargo Van
Must be able to work in all weather conditions and during weather extremes
Must be able to work 6 days per week, including weekends, holidays and from 8 am to 8 pm
Must provide their own mode of transportation to TWS
Interns must obtain tetanus vaccination prior to participating in the internship program.

Compensation and benefits

The internship duration is 6 months and interns receive a weekly $50 stipend for food.
Interns are required to live on-site for the entire duration of the internship period. TWS provides free intern housing for 1-6 people.

Application instructions

Interns must send the following application information: a typed resume, cover letter, transcript, copy of driver’s license, and 2 reference contacts to PO Box 314 Sandstone, MN 55072 or email the information to andreas@wildcatsanctuary.org. If emailing the document please try and send the combined files in pdf format. September – March and March – September internship sessions currently available. Please indicate which internship session you are interested in.