Raptor Education Group, Inc. Summer Internships
Are you an energetic self-starter?
Passionate about avian wildlife? Seeking a
future career in the rehabilitation field? REGI
may have the summer internship for you.
REGI is a non-profit organization dedicated to
the care and rehabilitation of injured and
orphaned native bird species and public
education on wildlife issues. REGI provides
medical treatment, food, housing, and
professional care to assure release back into
the wild for 500-700 birds annually. REGI
boasts one of the largest flight training
facilities in the world used to exercise large
raptors and prepare them for release.
Find more information about REGI at:
www.raptoreducationgroup.org or http://raptoreducationgroup.blogspot.com
Job Description: REGI is looking for 2-3 hardworking, energetic, flexible, and fun interns for the
summer of 2013. The intern’s main responsibilities will include assistance in avian rehabilitation,
feeding, facility upkeep, cleaning, observing avian behavior, and handling. Training will be provided
for all these areas. Interns are expected to work long hours. We are working with live animals that
do not adhere to an 8-hour schedule. Some days will be a normal 8-hours, but when care is needed
for a sick or injured bird longer days will be required. Interns will have 1 day off per week. Interns
will reside on-site for full immersion in the wildlife rehabilitation experience.
*If a special project is needed to complete your internship for credit we are happy to work out those
details with you individually based on your interests.
Qualifications: Intern should have a strong interest in avian rehabilitation and care. Candidates
should be pursuing a degree in wildlife, captive wildlife, biology, or closely related field. Other fields
of interest will be considered.
Dates: Mandatory orientation date May 21, 2013. Internships continue through the end of August.
Ending date is flexible.
Housing: This is an unpaid internship, but on site housing will be provided by the Raptor Education
Group, Inc.
To Apply:
E-mail resume and cover letter by February 14, 2013 to:
Abbey.REGI@gmail.com
For more information regarding an internship contact:
Abbey Ruppert (715)623-2563 or Abbey.REGI@gmail.com