Opportunity: Wildlife Education Intern

WILDNorth – Northern Alberta Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation

Position: Wildlife Education Intern

Time Period: May – August

Number of Positions Available: 2-3

Hours: 20 hours per week

Start date: Beginning of May

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, fox).

Duties: Working under the supervision of the Education 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-person 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, or articles)
• Host outreach booths or events (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 Education Manager with various duties within the Education Program
• Assist Social Media Manager with various duties as needed
• Interns are required to follow all WILDNorth policy, procedures, and protocols

Qualifications and Requirements:

1) Police Information Check including Vulnerable Persons Sector check prior to start date

2) Ability to represent WILDNorth in a positive light while adhering to our organizational vision and mission

3) Must be 18 years of age or older

4) Weekday availability in May & June (during school hours)

Assets:

1) Background in education or biology

2) Experience with children

3) Experience designing and or delivering educational programming

4) Knowledgeable in science and nature topics (i.e. Wildlife Identification)

5) Project management experience

6) Access to a vehicle strongly recommended

7) First Aid

**Training Provided**

 

Benefits of Interning:

1) Raise awareness and provide effective public education

2) Advocate for wildlife by creating and delivering programing

3) Certificate of Internship upon completion

4) Resume Building

 

Application Process:

1. Fill in an application form: Application Form Here

2. Submit application

WILDNorth’s staff thanks you for your interest in our volunteer internship program. All applicants will go through an application, screening, and interview process. Successful candidates will then attend an orientation and onsite training.

Note: Current or previous WILDNorth volunteers and interns are welcome to apply!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Last summer (2024) I was an education and Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern (Hospital). It was an amazing experience. Doing a dual internship allowed me to experience some of the different aspects of WILDNorth. I got to do school presentations, outreach events, go on rescues, help examine patients, feed and medicate patients, and release them! Some of my favorite experiences from the summer was containing a turkey vulture that was loose in a trunk and getting to release our last group of ducklings. Getting to learn, educate, and handle a wide variety of species was such a unique experience that I am grateful for!” — Maya, Wildlife Education Intern & Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern, 2024