Workplace Essential Skills

• Writing
• Oral communication
• Working with others
• Thinking skills
• Computer use
• Continuous learning

This is an unique, hands-on opportunity to work with the care of numerous species of native wildlife (avian, mammal and reptile) that are displaced due to injury, illness or separation/removal from a parent. This is a physically and mentally demanding position but extremely rewarding. Those interested in wildlife biology, veterinary medicine, conservation and environmental studies will benefit from this experience. The intern will be responsible for assisting with the following:
Daily care of wildlife patients; Providing hands on feeding for infant and young orphans;
Providing necessary food and water requirements for adult patients; Correctly formulating species appropriate diets for both young and adult animals; Measurements, weights of animals as needed;
Maintenance and enrichment of habitats for wildlife; Site maintenance; Data entry of wildlife patients

Workplace Essential Skills

• Numeracy
• Oral communication
• Working with others
• Thinking skills
• Continuous learning

This position will allow students to work with AWI's Outdoor Educator during our summer Wild World youth camps. A great opportunity for anyone who loves to work with youth (grades K-6) with exciting nature-based outdoor learning goals. AWI's 120 acre site is the location for the camps, and the counselors will assist in camp prep, creating and delivering daily programs during the 5 weeks of day camp activities. In addition, interns will help with maintenance of AWI's site including trail network, ponds and other infrastructure. You will also be involved with updating site bio-inventory, and working in the wildflower and vegetable gardens. You will also learn about AWI's wildlife care program, as both the camp and wildlife programs operate on the same property.