JOB OVERVIEW  

Be actively involved in the husbandry (cleaning/feeding) of the resident raptors, reptiles, feeder colonies as well as rehabilitating wildlife. Participate in our Blanding’s turtle and smooth green snake head-starting projects as well as the bluebird trail monitoring program. Contribute to environmental education programs and development of program materials/wildlife artifacts. Enhance your communication and customer service skills in responding to wildlife related inquiries from the public. 

This is a 40 hour per week position including weekends and lasts for 12 weeks. Applicant should be working towards a Bachelor’s degree or a beginning professional in biology, environmental education, or a related field or possess equivalent experience. Position starts mid/late May, ends mid/late August. 

Since driving is an essential part of the job, you must have a current, valid driver’s license and complete a pre-employment drug screening. Job requirements require occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs., walking up and down stairs, and working outside in the heat and rain with biting invertebrates. Animal handling experience is a plus.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: If you need to obtain college credits through an internship, we are open to discussing the criteria needed to determine if we have the time and resources to fulfill those needs.

BENEFITS: Accrual of paid leave under the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled. Evaluation of applications begins as soon as applications are received. Submitting an application early is encouraged.

STARTING WAGE: $16.50 per hour