Lubee Bat Conservancy · Florida · posted 19 days ago
Full and Part Time Winter Animal Care Internship (November-February) Lubee Bat Conservancy Lubee Bat Conservancy is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving bats and their habitats through conservation, education, and awareness with a focus on children and community engagement. Full and Part Time Winter Animal Care Internship (November-February) Lubee is seeking self-motivated and energetic individuals interested in gaining experience in the animal care field. Interns will learn animal husbandry for bats and reptiles alongside professional animal care staff. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Animal husbandry including cleaning exhibits, preparing diets, enrichment activities, record keeping, and assisting with environmental enhancements. • Observe and/or assist in veterinary procedures and medication administration. • Learn formal and informal interpretive educational programs for visitors. • Develop and implement animal enrichment programs. • Learn and follow animal/keeper safety guidelines, operations, and polices. • General grounds maintenance that may include use of power tools. • Learn USDA and AZA guidelines, procedures and protocols and other related literature. • Complete and present one enrichment project and one project of intern’s choice during internship. • This internship description is not intended to be all-inclusive; therefore, the intern may be required to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by staff. QUALIFICATIONS: • Experience working around animals in a zoo or similar setting preferred. • Must have strong communication skills. • Engage in a team environment that includes staff, interns and volunteers. • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. • Be in good physical condition – able to stand for long periods of time, stoop, climb, and lift at least 50 pounds. • Must have a current negative TB test (within the last 2 years). • Must have current Tetanus vaccine (within the last 10 years). • Preference will be given to those with a sincere desire in becoming an animal keeper. • Reliable transportation. • Valid ID. • Be at least 18 years old. HOUSING: The intern will make his or her own housing arrangements in the north central FL area. COLLEGE CREDIT: We will work with your college/university to offer college credit, however it is your responsibility to arrange this. We will provide any documentation or testing your school requires for credit hours. TERM OF APPOINTMENT: • This is a 14-week internship from November to February with flexible start and end dates. There is an option of extending for longer if desired. • Full Time Interns should be able to devote 40 hours a week (5 days a week from 8:00AM-4:00PM). Part Time Internships also available. This will include weekends and holidays. • Exceptions to session dates and hours may be made in order to coordinate with university and/or work schedules. Salary This is an unpaid internship. How to Apply Please send resume, cover letter, and two professional or educational references to lubeebatconintern@gmail.com with the subject line reading “Winter Internship”. Applications are due by 11:59 PM on Friday, September 25th 2026. Lubee Bat Conservancy 1309 NW 192nd Ave Gainesville, FL 32609 Phone: 3524851250
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