MomtoCandJ Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I'm trying to help my youngest brother find an internship/ job. He has a BS in zoology with an emphasis in preditory birds. He has applied to all the zoos in the US and to a few internships he has heard about but so far hasn't found anything. The poor kid is so depressed about not being able to find anything. Does anyone know of any thing outside of the US? Dh and I will help him in anyway we can to get him where he needs to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Does it have to be a zoo? Our local conservation district/environmental center hires interns from all sorts of biology/zoology programs. I would guess many do. (?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 No, it doesn't need to be a zoo, just someplace that deals with animals and not a pet store :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 The federal parks take interns some for the summer some year round. Eg. http://www.birdpop.org/Interns/WPM14.htm http://www.osnabirds.org/jobs.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Maybe amusement parks that have animals? Or those rescue places everywhere? We have ones near us for large cats and also horses. ETA: indeed.com has a listing for wildlife biologist For migratory birds in Alaska! That might be good IMO. For US fish and wildlife services. I just typed in zoology there and got several other ads, including zoos. Maybe a falconer for a renaissance festival ? :) jk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 A few ideas: a wildlife preserve, fish & game department, state park, national park. I once watched a falcon presentation at the Desert Museum outside Tucson. Maybe he could search for places that do similar presentations. Has he talked to any of his professors about options? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 He has talked to his professors and has had some leads from them but none of them turned out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Bummer. Is the internship required in order to receive his diploma? What about volunteering at a zoo? It could at least help him get his foot in the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MomtoCandJ Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 Bummer. Is the internship required in order to receive his diploma? What about volunteering at a zoo? It could at least help him get his foot in the door. He already has his diploma, he currently volunteers at a nature center near him but he would like a paying internship or job. He is open to going anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 http://www.raptor.cvm.umn.edu/ http://www.rainsongsanctuary.com/mission.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 He already has his diploma, he currently volunteers at a nature center near him but he would like a paying internship or job. He is open to going anywhere. A paying internship? Here you have to pay to do your internship. I am doing my teaching internship at the moment and paid $3000 to the university for the 10 weeks, 3/4 of that money goes to the school as a sweetener to take me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 A paying internship? Here you have to pay to do your internship. I am doing my teaching internship at the moment and paid $3000 to the university for the 10 weeks, 3/4 of that money goes to the school as a sweetener to take me. In order for a company to have unpaid interns, they must meet strict guidelines in the US. Most internships are paid positions because of this. I think it's unfortunate that non-profits are exempt from the regulations, personally, but it is what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Birds of Prey in Boise, ID? http://www.peregrinefund.org/world-center They do a lot of education in the summer and use volunteers. He could call and talk to several people and try to work out something. http://www.peregrinefund.org/staff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plink Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 World Bird Sanctuary has lots of opportunities available. http://www.worldbirdsanctuary.org/index.php/about/volunteer He would be wise to take a year to get some hands-on experience, even if that means working at McDonalds when he isn't volunteering. It might be a temporary blow to his ego, but working with birds for free now will give him the ability to achieve his dreams later. Paid internships are rare, very rare, for students with only a BS. Even more rare is finding an employer willing to hire anyone without experience, and without a masters degree, to work with their valuable birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 World Bird Sanctuary has lots of opportunities available. http://www.worldbirdsanctuary.org/index.php/about/volunteer My husband took the kids there for a field trip when we lived in the area. When we visit relatives in Boise, we often go to Birds of Prey. Just scouting out employment opportunities for the hive, LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 Awesome! I'm texting him the links. He's willing to go outside of the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Boise is a good town for college employment. The St. Louis area where the World Bird Sanctuary, not as much. We have many college age relatives able to find work in Boise but even employment opportunities for college age in St. Louis are not as good. If he can't find a paying position, I would recommend the Boise area and volunteering at the Birds of Prey center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macmacmoo Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Did he try disney? http://disneycareers.com/en/search-jobs/advanced-search/ A search under: science/horticulture/zoology turns up a job for the animal kingdom I had a couple friend who did internships wih disney business majors the jobs were retail based but one friend had a more niche theatre degree and she had a blast working in costumes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartosunshine Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary in Indian Shores, FL. Also, he could volunteer somewhere while he worked outside his chosen field. Experience and connections would go a long way to landing him the job he really wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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