<h5>Facility</h5>
<p>Safe Haven Rescue Zoo, Imlay, NV</p>
<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>
[jobclosingdate]</p>
<h6>Description</h6>
Safe Haven Rescue Zoo is an accredited wildlife sanctuary located in northern Nevada that provides permanent placement for illegally owned and abandoned exotics. Safe Haven also provides rescue services to native orphaned and injured wildlife. Safe Haven is currently home to over 30 exotic residents including African lions, tigers, cougars, bobcats, coyotes, foxes, African servals, reptiles and much more. 
Candidates will be responsible for daily animal care of permanently housed animals, educational presentations to the public, assisting with habitat building, light office work and participation in annual fundraisers.

Safe Haven Rescue Zoo is seeking qualified applicants for the fall session of 2014 and the spring/summer session of 2015. Please clarify in your application which session you are applying for. 
<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>
•Applicants must be at least 21 years of age
•Must be fluent in the English language, both verbal and written
•Must provide your own health insurance
•Must have at least 2 years of related studies in biology, zoology, animal husbandry or a related field. Applicants who have already achieved their bachelors are preferred.
•Must have a positive attitude, a good work ethic and arrive to work on time and work late if necessary
•Must be able to follow instructions and required policies and procedures 
•Must have a valid driver’s license and your own vehicle
•Must be willing to work varied hours and in inclement weather
•Must be able to consistently lift 50lbs
•Must be comfortable on ladders
•Interns must obtain tetanus vaccination prior to participating in the internship program

<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>
•Monthly stipend is provided 
•Housing is provided on the sanctuary property
•Amenities: Heat, A/C, Utilities paid, bathroom, fully stocked kitchen, bedding, washer/dryer, satellite TV, Wireless Internet and phone line (*Please note* due to our rural location, we are roughly ten minutes out of cell phone range and you will not have cell service on the sanctuary property)

<h6>Application instructions</h6>
To apply, please email your cover letter, resume and two (2) letters of recommendation to:

ajwells821@yahoo.com  
ATTN: Alexandria Wells, Assistant Manager
