Rhino Internship - TEXAS
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center (Private) | https://fossilrim.org/
Details
Application Deadline:
10/01/2025
Published:
05/28/2025
Starting Date:
after 1/1/2026
Hours per Week:
at least 40
Salary:
starting at $300 per month
Education Required:
Bachelors
Experience Required:
none
Location:
Fossil Rim Wildlife (GLEN ROSE, Texas)
Description
Full-time internship
Must be 21 years of age at the start of the internship!!
Please specify which season you are applying for.
Application deadlines:
Spring (January-May) deadline for applications is October 1st
Summer (May-August) deadline is March 1st
Fall (August-December) deadline is June 1st
The Rhino Intern is given the day-to-day responsibility of the Black Rhino herd.
Training will include (but is not limited to):
Must be 21 years of age at the start of the internship!!
Please specify which season you are applying for.
Application deadlines:
Spring (January-May) deadline for applications is October 1st
Summer (May-August) deadline is March 1st
Fall (August-December) deadline is June 1st
The Rhino Intern is given the day-to-day responsibility of the Black Rhino herd.
Training will include (but is not limited to):
- Preparation and feeding of diets
- Cleaning and maintenance of the Black Rhino barn, yards and mechanical room
- Stocking of feed, hay, alfalfa and produce
- Completing daily reports for feed consumption, health notes and training schedules
- General monitoring of animals’ health and welfare
- Behavioral observations as needed
- Reinforce trained behaviors with the black rhinos
- Specific veterinary procedures (fecal sample collection, assist with blood collection, ultrasound procedure, semen collection and administration of medications)
- Assist with other vet procedures
- Completion of independent project
Desired Experience, Capabilities and Educational Skills:
Undergraduate degree in wildlife management, conservation biology, or a related scientific discipline attained prior to start of internship. Previous internships strongly recommended. You must also have a valid driver’s license.
Undergraduate degree in wildlife management, conservation biology, or a related scientific discipline attained prior to start of internship. Previous internships strongly recommended. You must also have a valid driver’s license.
Stipend/Housing: A $300/mo stipend (for expenses) and free onsite housing in a shared living environment is mandatory during your internship. If required, transportation to and from training area will be provided.
International students must have a J1 or B1 visa before arrival. Fossil Rim will not sponsor or assist with the visa process.
If selected, candidate must have a TB test conducted within 30 days prior to arrival for internship.
International students must have a J1 or B1 visa before arrival. Fossil Rim will not sponsor or assist with the visa process.
If selected, candidate must have a TB test conducted within 30 days prior to arrival for internship.
Please apply through our website (https://fossilrim.org/career-internships/). WE DO NOT accept applications via email. Click the “Apply for this Position” button, fill out the form, upload the required documents, and click the “Submit Application” button. The application requires a cover letter of interest detailing your background and career goals, a resume, and the names of three people (with their phone numbers and email) we can contact as professional references. Please specify which season you are applying for.
Contact
HR
interncoordinator@fossilrim.org (preferred contact method)