Animal Keeper Intern

Animal Keeper Internships are available year-round with the Endangered Wolf Center located in southwest St. Louis County at Washington University’s Tyson Research Center.

Internships provide hands-on experience working directly with the animal care staff. Responsibilities include diet preparation, monitoring the behavior and health of animals, creating and distributing enrichment, observing training sessions, and habitat maintenance.

Internships are generally three months in duration (24-40 hour work week) and vary depending on the need of the intern or facility, which can be discussed. Internships are unpaid but can be arranged for college credit. Because there are limited intern positions available throughout the year, our internship program is highly competitive.  We recommend turning your application in as soon as possible for consideration.

Applications Due Dates:

Spring (February- April) – November 1st 

Summer (May-August) – March 1st

Fall (September- November) – August 1st 

Winter (November- January) – September 31st 

Requirements:

• College degree or current enrollment in the biological sciences. 
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and handle natural elements including insects, snakes, other wildlife, poison ivy, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Provide your own appropriate clothing and footwear for working outdoors in various seasonal conditions.
• Provide your own transportation and housing.
• Must be able to commit to at least 12 weeks. 

For consideration, please send a resume, contact information for two references, one recommendation letter, and a cover letter stating dates or time frame you are available to Rachel Crosby at [email protected].