- BECOME A RUFFLED FEATHERS INTERN -

The birds always come first! We rely on dedicated individuals to perform the many daily tasks that keep our flock healthy and happy. And now as we spread our wings in Florida we are looking for dependable, serious candidates for long-term positions onsite at the sanctuary. 

There are currently THREE available positions, with a minimum of TWO WEEKS commitment

LOCATED IN CRESCENT CITY, FLORIDA

FREE ROOM AND BOARD PROVIDED

WE WELCOME UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS ALIKE

WE'RE MORE THAN HAPPY TO COORDINATE WITH PROFESSORS IN CREATING RESEARCH PROJECTS OF YOUR OWN DESIGN.

WE INVITE YOU TO APPLY BY E-MAILING YOUR RESUME TO [email protected]

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

- MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE

- MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM A MINIMUM OF 5 DAILY HOURS OF LIGHT TO MODERATE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

- MUST BE NON-SMOKING | NO VAPING FOR THE HEALTH OF THE FLOCK

- MUST PROVE THEY ARE ABLE TO CONDUCT THEMSELVES IN A SAFE MANNER FOR THEMSELVES AND THE FLOCK

  • DRESSING APPROPRIATELY FOR TASKS, HANDLING BIRDS WITH CARE, ETC

- MUST SIGN THE INTERN SERVICES AGREEMENT

 

INTERNSHIP BENEFITS:

- FREE ROOM AND BOARD, YOU WILL HAVE A PRIVATE ROOM IN A HOUSE

  • WE ARE A VEGAN FRIENDLY FACILITY

-AS LONG AS REQUIRED SERVICE HOURS ARE MET YOU ARE FREE TO EXPLORE THE GREATER FLORIDA AREA IN YOUR FREE TIME

  • SANCTUARY HAS GREAT ACCESS TO LOCAL LAKES AND BEACHES

- FANTASTIC HANDS ON EXPERIENCE WITH A VARIETY OF EXOTIC BIRD SPECIES

  • FLEXIBILITY IN CREATING YOUR OWN RESEARCH PROJECT OR EXPERIMENTAL STUDY
  • GREAT PREPARATION FOR FUTURE WORK IN ZOOLOGICAL OR VETERINARY MEDICINE FIELDS