Animal Keeper – Intern + Horticulture position
Work Schedule: 6 days
Hours per week: 40+
Wage:
Timeline: 02/01/2010 - 08/15/2010
Description: Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is a no-kill facility committed to rescuing abused, abandoned and unwanted Big Cats. Since our inception in 1992 we have rescued more than 200 exotic animals, giving them a caring, lifelong home at the Refuge. These magnificent creatures are the unfortunate, unwanted products of the private trade in exotic animals; most of them would have been destroyed if we were not able to take them. We are constantly building large natural habitats for our growing family of Big
Cats, which give them the room to run, play, and explore like never before. Turpentine Creek is accepting applications for two types of full-time intern positions at the Refuge.
Job Description – Animal Keeper Position: Responsible for the daily care of tigers, lions, cougars, black bears, black leopard, African servals, African caracal, bobcats, rhesus macaque monkey, and hoof stock. Duties include animal husbandry, enrichment, record-keeping of animal behavior, educational public tours, and customer service. Daily care includes cleaning, feeding, medicating the animals; and assisting with maintenance, upkeep, and habitat construction. A Bachelor’s Degree in an animal related discipline is preferred. Twelve positions are open.
Job Description – Horticulture Position: Assist with the maintenance and improvement of the landscaped areas of the Refuge, including the planting, pruning and watering of trees, shrubs, and perennials; spreading mulch on landscaped areas; labeling of plant displays; mowing; weed undergrowth and plant litter removal. Responsible for the identification of toxic plant, as well as the browse for environmental enrichment. This internship requires the completion of an Independent Project. Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.
Hire@TU Job ID 21357
Requires the completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture, Botany, or a related field involving horticultural and landscaping practices. One position is open.
Compensation: Weekly cash stipend of $50 for living expenses, as well as housing on the Refuge, which has heat, air conditioning, utilities, full bath, kitchen, and a washer and dryer, satellite TV, and free long distance.
New Positions Begin: February 1, 2010: positions last for six months, with an option to extend.
Deadline for Applications: November 15, 2009
Location of Internship: Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Qualifications: B.S. in an animal related discipline is preferred for big cats position and degree in biology, horitculture or related area for the second position.
Application Instructions*: To Apply: Send your resume and cover letter to:
Emily McCormack, Volunteer Program
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
239 Turpentine Creek Lane
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
Or email to : emily@turpentinecreek.org
Phone: 479 253-5958
Company: Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
Contact: Emily McCormack
Phone: 479 253-5958
Email: tigers@turpentinecreek.org
JOB OPENING
TU Animal Room - Biological Sciences
Work study students needed immediately to help in the Biology Department Animal Room. Salary is $10.00 per hour and times are flexible. Duties include feeding and care of animals and cleaning cages. Call Darlene Godman at 410-704-3061, come by Smith 270 or email dgodman@towson.edu.
You must be approved for federal work study.
Employment Opportunities within the Biology Department
Students can inquire in person about different jobs with the following individuals:
Ř for Biology Dept. secretarial positions: Ms. Joyce Spalding, Smith 341 (410-704-3044)
Ř for lab preparator positions: Mr. Steve Skinner, Smith 322 (410-704-3037)
Ř for animal care technician positions: Ms. Darlene Godman, Smith 270 (410-704-3061)
Additional positions may be available within the Molecular Biology,
Biochemistry, and Bioinformatics program. You can contact the director
of the program, Dr. Jim Saunders, for a list of current openings
(Smith Hall, Room 360; 410-704-3491; MB3@towson.edu).
Students with Federal Work-Study Awards are especially encouraged to apply.
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