Careers - Internships Crane Intern (Species Survival Center) Location: Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center (FMASSC) New Orleans, LA Department: Husbandry Dates of Position: Spring, February - April Summer, June - August Fall, August - October Winter, November - January Application due dates: For Spring 2018 session - December 4th, 2017 For Summer 2018 session - March 31st, 2018 For Fall 2018 session - May 31st, 2018 For Winter 2018 session - August 31st, 2018 Time Commitment: Option 1: 12 weeks (3 months) Option 2: 24 weeks (6 months) Works 5 days per week (40 hrs). Including weekends and holidays. Job Description: About the Species Survival Center: The Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center (FMASSC) is one of the facilities run by the Audubon Nature Institute. It is a unique piece of property that expands approximately 1,000 acres in an area south of downtown New Orleans. The FMASSC is historically known for its innovative research in exotic feline reproduction at its research facility, the Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species (ACRES). Currently FMASSC runs several programs, including; the Coastal Wildlife Network, which rehabilitates sea turtles and marine mammals; the Crane Recovery Programs, which breeds and releases endangered whooping crane and Mississippi sandhill cranes; the G.U.L.F. Program, which works with sustainable fishery projects in the Gulf of Mexico; and the most recent, the Alliance for Sustainable Wildlife (ASW). The Alliance for Sustainable Wildlife is the new partnership between Audubon Nature Institute and San Diego Zoo Global; its mission to become a large breeding center for endangered species of hoofstock and birds. The property has just finished Phase I of construction for this new program. Summary of Position: Interns will gain valuable hands-on experience working with a collection of about 50 endangered whooping cranes and Mississippi sandhill cranes and other various bird species at this AZA certified facility. Interns will gain experience in husbandry, enrichment, record keeping, diet preparation, monitoring animal behavior, assist in egg processing, costume-rearing of chicks, artificial insemination, pen design and maintenance, and veterinary procedures as they relate to general animal care. This internship is unpaid and free housing is available upon a limited basis. Duties and Responsibilities: Daily tasks include, but are not limited to: Diet preparation Feeding Cleaning enclosures (raking, sweeping, mopping, hosing etc.) Behavioral observations Facility maintenance (fence repair, mowing, weed eating, painting, etc.) Helping maintain and service incubators and the eggs within Wearing heavy denim costumes while walking, feeding, and cleaning around chicks Preparation and administering of enrichment items Assist staff with veterinary procedures when required Requirements: A sincere interest in birds. Strong interest in animal care, husbandry and conservation. Comprehensive understanding of avian imprinting and its relation to costume rearing Capable of accurately following written and verbal directions, policies and protocols. Good attitude and solid work ethic. Ability to work alone or as part of a team. Ability to work outdoors in physically demanding adverse conditions (heat, humidity, rain, biting insects, poison ivy, and snakes etc.), limited visibility, and lift 50 lbs. Up-to-date tetanus vaccination and proof of negative TB skin test prior to beginning work. Must be able to pass a background check and drug test. How to Apply: Send the following to Richard Dunn, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , by the application deadlines listed at the top of the page. Cover letter- please state which internship session you are applying for in your cover letter Resume 3 Reference contacts In the event their preferred placement has been filled, qualified applicants may be referred to other Audubon departments. By submitting application materials, the candidate agrees to release their information to our internship staff. Audubon Nature Institute is proud to offer excellent professional training and experience in a variety of career tracks through our internship program. Placements are seasonally available in administration, animal care, conservation, development, education, volunteer management, and others. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply. To learn more about Audubons internship program, contact: Maria Kohls, Volunteer & Intern Manager Phone: 504-378-2524 | Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. About Audubon Internships Basic internships last approximately 12 weeks, in which interns develop a variety of professional skills through guided instruction and hands-on experience. Some advanced placements, lasting up to 6 months, are available for well-qualified candidates. In addition to the core curriculum provided through each professional track, Audubon offers its program participants supplemental opportunities to learn about the operations of an AZA-accredited facility, the care and management of a diverse animal collection, the tools needed to engage and inspire guests, and much more. Audubon accepts applications for available positions on a rolling basis. If no deadline is indicated in the position description, please refer to the schedule below for each sessions start window and application deadline. Be sure to indicate your preferred session on your application. An interns exact start and end date will vary according to the needs of each section. 2018 Start Windows In order to fulfill internship program requirements, we encourage candidates to begin their seasonal placements within the start windows below. If you need special assistance with the intern application process, or have any questions about Audubons internship program, please contact the Manager for Volunteer & Intern Resources by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone at (504) 378-2524. Spring 2018 January 7 February 21 Summer 2018 May 6 June 20 Fall 2018 Aug 5 September 19 Winter 2018 November 4 November 28