Rhino Internship - TEXAS
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center (Private) | https://fossilrim.org/
Details
Application Deadline:
03/31/2025
Published:
03/03/2025
Starting Date:
after 5/15/2025
Hours per Week:
at least 40
Salary:
starting at $300 per month
Education Required:
Bachelors
Experience Required:
none
Location:
2155 Co Rd 2008, Glen Rose, TX 76043, USA (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
contact via the web posting is preferred (see Details section)