Wildlife Conservation Society

Behavioral Husbandry Intern - Fall 2026

Wildlife Conservation Society  •  United States (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
Apply
Save Job
Mark Applied Mark Interviewed Mark Offered
Hide Job Report Job
AI can make mistakes so check important info. Chat history is never stored.

Job Description

Qualification Requirements

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Must be able to meet the time commitments outlined above; please note that the schedule varies for students and non-students.
  • Interest in pursuing a career in marine mammal care and animal training
  • Ability to memorize a script
  • Ability to lift 50lbs and perform physically demanding tasks (for example: moving hoses, lifting tanks, moving frozen food).
  • Ability to learn and work in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, cold, etc.)
  • Ability to operate well in a busy and fast paced environment
  • Must have basic math skills.
  • Previous animal care experience is helpful but not required
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States
  • Must successfully pass a background screening if accepted

Important Information about the Application

To be fully considered for this role, applicants must upload both a resume and cover letter. You are also strongly encouraged to submit a letter of recommendation (preferably from a previous animal care facility) which can be added to the same document as your cover letter. In order to combine your cover letter and recommendation letter into the same file, check out these free PDF merge options: https://www.adobe.com/acrobat/online/merge-pdf.html or https://smallpdf.com/merge-pdf or https://www.sodapdf.com/

Opportunity Type

Interns

Salary Range

$1,280-$2,000

Wildlife Conservation Society

About Wildlife Conservation Society

WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run programs spanning more than 3 million biologically critical square miles in nearly 60 countries and all the world's oceans. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our nearly 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.

Industry
Unknown
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Bronx, New York
Year Founded
1895
Website
wcs.org
Social Media