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Job Offer: Primate Husbandry Internship:Myakka City , FLJob description:
Lemur Conservation FoundationPrimate Husbandry InternshipThe Lemur Conservation Foundation is offering a 4 month internship from January 23, 2022 to May 21, 2022 in primate husbandry. LCF’s internship offers an exceptional opportunity to receive training at an AZA certified-related institution, with a strong commitment to conservation, education, and animal care. The Primate Husbandry Intern will be trained in these high standards of care, including training in proper cleaning, exhibit maintenance, enrichment, diet preparation, basic medical care, and everyday monitoring of behavior and heath. The purpose of the 4 month internship is to help the intern gain practice related to their education. LCF will work with students to document necessary time or projects needed to gain university credit for the internship.The Lemur Conservation Foundation (LCF) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit publicly supported organization dedicated to the preservation and conservation of lemurs through managed breeding, scientific research, education, and art. LCF sits on a 130-acre, non-public reserve in Myakka City, Florida. The reserve is currently home to five species of lemurs in both semi-free ranging habitats and traditional indoor/outdoor habitats. The reserve is remotely located; however a variety of culture and entertainment including state parks, beaches, art museums, zoo, aquariums, botanical gardens and theaters can be found nearby in Sarasota, Bradenton, and Tampa. Due to COVID-19, all interns are required to partake in a 7 day orientation period where they will not interact with the main husbandry staff or the lemurs to ensure staff and animal safety. During this time, we will have several presentations and activities lined up as well as projects around the grounds that will not directly involve the lemurs. For the protection of its staff and the lemurs in its care, the Lemur Conservation Foundation requires that all employees take the personal initiative to schedule and receive COVID-19 vaccination(s). practice Required•Available to work 40 hours per week for a minimum of 4 months•Interns should be enrolled in or recently graduated with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a Life Sciences or related field from an accredited college or university oCandidates seeking academic credit must have arrangements agreed upon between LCF and their school before beginning the internship.•Valid driver's license and dependable transportation•Proof of negative TB test within the last 12 months and tetanus vaccination within the last 5 years•Proof of COVID-19 vaccination•Proof of health insurance coverage for illness or injury•Available to work weekends and holidays•Must be physically able to stoop, bend, reach, climb, lift, carry or push at least 50 pounds in a south Florida climate•capability to be an effective team member, often times with minimal supervision•capability to follow written and verbal instructions•capability to remain calm and think rationally under pressure•Strong attention to detail•Strong written and verbal communication expertise•practice working with animals is preferredFurther CommentsThe 4-month internship is unpaid though onsite housing with utilities is provided. Housing is shared, non-smoking, no pets, and additional codes of conduct apply.How to submit the application:Interested candidates should email the following documents to E-Mail: ckenney@lemurreserve.org by Wednesday November 10, 2021 to be considered.- Letter of interest including dates of availcapability and any prior obligations and time-off requirements - Resume or CV with contact information for 3 references. - School transcript (unofficial copies are acceptable). - Letters of recommendation (optional but encouraged) Contact Information: Caitlin Kenney Curator of Primates Lemur Conservation Foundation PO Box 249 Myakka City, FL 34251 941-322-8494 941-322-9264 (fax)ckenney@lemurreserve.org http://www.lemurreserve.org Lemur Conservation Foundation Myakka City, FL 34251 Phone: 9413228494 Fax: 9413229264 Visit our website Like us on Facebook Return to All Job Posts Edit your job postingGeneral Settings» Title (limited to 100 characters) » » Description » Add details about the job itself here. » practice » » Comments » » income » » Category Type » Internship Job » » How should a candidate apply? » Example: the mailing address, email address, fax number or website the applicant should use to apply. » » Job Perks » Company Info » Company Name » » Address » » » » City » » State » Please Select Alberta Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas British Columbia California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska New Brunswick Newfoundland Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina Northwest Territories North Dakota Nova Scotia Nunavut Ohio Oklahoma Ontario Oregon Pennsylvania Prince Edward Island Quebec Rhode Island Saskatchewan South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Yukon » Zip » » Company Phone » » Company Fax » » Company Website » » Company Twitter Username » » Company Facebook Page » » About the Company » » Company Logo/Avatar » Remove » JPG and GIF only, recommended size of 100x100 pixels. 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