Entry-Level Monkey Caregiver
Company/Organization: Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary
Description:
The caregivers work includesgeneral husbandry;
cleaning and propping monkey habitats;
food preparation, including special diets for monkeys with diabetes and other conditions;
feeding the monkeys twice daily;
collecting used food bowls and washing up;
observing the monkeys while working, and reporting unusual behaviors or injuries to management;
building & repairing habitats;
performing regular checks of heaters and water systems;
general grounds maintenance;
leading volunteer groups on special projects or unskilled tasks;
other labor or special projects as needed.You will participate in meal preparation and clean-up for communal meals, and are expected to keep your own quarters and shared living areas clean and neat.
Length/Availability:
4 months
Deadline:
openAdditional Info:
Things to consider before you applyMore Internships in Florida:This is a vegan organization. No meat or animal products are allowed to be consumed, cooked or stored on Jungle Friends premises, and no animal products can be used at Jungle Friends. Jungle Friends opposes exploitation of animals.
For the safety of our animals and facilities, smoking tobacco, consuming alcohol and using drugs that are illegal in the state of Florida on the premises will be grounds for immediate dismissal.Internship Cost and Accommodations:
There is a fee of $75 per week of internship, to be paid in advance. For longer internships, the fee drops to $50 a week after 4 months. Following the trial, the fee must be paid in full in order to reserve the dates for your internship. Scholarships may be available in cases of hardship.
Room and board are provided at the sanctuary for interns.
Application ProcedureThe application packet includes the application form, reference form, and details regarding other items that must be submitted with your application. Be sure to clearly indicate which internship or employment opportunity you are applying for.
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Gainesville, FL 32653
Phone: 386-462-7779
Email: applicant@junglefriends.org
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