Conservation Research Apprentice (12-month position)
Agency: Brandywine Zoo
Location: Wilmington, DE
Closing Date: None noted
Contact: danielle.levredge@delaware.gov
Term/Grade: Internship
Position Summary:
The Brandywine Zoo manages several in-situ conservation programs in Delaware. The two primary programs are monitoring endangered American Kestrels and an Urban Wildlife Monitoring Program, which operates several smaller projects. Other additional projects may be added during the year, as time allows. This position annually starts and ends in January.
Responsibilities & Requirements:
- At least 18 years old with valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to provide own transportation to field sites. This includes a large amount of off-road driving.
- Provide proof of negative TB Test within the last 12 months before start date
- Good physical condition: able to stand/walk for extended periods of time, kneel, crouch, and able to work in all weather conditions, able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must be fluent in the English language (verbal and written communication), able and willing to read and follow verbal and written work instructions and work independently
- Overall GPA must be 2.5 or higher
- Willing to assist with administrative, customer relations, and housekeeping tasks and possibly animal care; other duties as assigned
- Ability to work independently to monitor and maintain nest box locations or urban wildlife lab locations. Installation and maintenance of Kestrel nest boxes (installing posts or attaching to buildings).
- Delivery of on and off-site programming, in both formal and informal settings, about the Zoo’s wildlife monitoring projects.
- Management of databases and records for wildlife projects.
- Able to professionally represent the Brandywine Zoo in all interactions with visitors, staff, and other members of the community. Able to commit to upholding all Zoo safety and personnel policies, support the overall mission, follow protocols to prevent the spread of zoonotic diseases and maintain high levels of animal safety.
- Time management and ability to work independently. This includes strong communication with Curator of Education and Conservation.
- Ability to work weekend days and flexible hours as schedules dictate.
- Complete a project of the intern’s own design (Demonstration of Learning), and approved by zoo staff, during the internship period.
See the announcement and apply here.
