WILDNorth is seeking enthusiastic people who love wildlife, have a strong desire to learn, and work well independently and with a team, to assist us in teaching the next generation about the importance of wildlife in the community!
WILDNorth is a non-partisan, charitable organization that provides compassionate care for injured, orphaned, and contaminated wildlife and educates the public on the importance of wildlife in our community. We provide a high standard of care to a wide variety of native and migratory species. Approximately 80% of our patients are wild birds (waterfowl, birds of prey, songbirds) and 20% small mammals (squirrels, porcupines, skunks, foxes).
Duties:
- Working under the supervision of the WILDEducation Manager and the Social Media Manager, interns will:
- Deliver pre-determined in-class and or virtual science presentations to elementary students (grades 3-6).
- Deliver pre-determined in-class and or virtual science presentations to junior high students (grade 7).
- Research, create, develop, and deliver wildlife and or environmental education programming for a variety of age groups.
- Educate the public through wildlife related content (visuals, social media posts, videos, emails, articles, newsletter).
- Host outreach booths at events (e.g. Edmonton Wildlife Festival, WILDRun) and interface with the public (dependent on in person events).
- Film and photograph wildlife rescues (in the field) and patient care (at the Wildlife Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre).
- Assist WILDEducation Manager with various duties as needed.
- Assist Social Media Manager with various duties as needed.
Interns are required to follow all policies, procedures and protocols at WILDNorth to ensure a high standard of animal care. Interns will also regularly interact and work with other facility volunteers, summer students, veterinarians and casual relief staff.
Conditions:
All positions are voluntary; no salary is offered. Housing and transportation are not provided.
