Wildlife Intern

28728 Wolf Road | Bay Village, Ohio 44140 | 440-871-2900 | info@lensc.org | www.lensc.org

Position Summary

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center is offering an

internship opportunity in wildlife rehabilitation, animal

care, and public education.

Interns will work alongside wildlife specialists to:

• Care for native wildlife admitted to the wildlife

rehabilitation program, including assisting with

feeding, cleaning, medicating, and supportive

care for a variety of species

• Clean, feed and provide daily care for resident

animals; assist with animal handling, health

monitoring, enrichment, exhibit management,

and general husbandry

• Assist with public education and wildlife programs

for a variety of audiences and ages

• Provide support with departmental administrative

and organization duties as needed

Schedule

Internships run from late September through early

January. Interns work 4 days each week (Sunday-

Saturday) from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and at least one

10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. shift. Please include your

availability and available start date in the application.

Compensation

Interns may receive a stipend and may qualify for course

credit.

WILDLIFE INTERNSHIP

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center

Fall 2026

Currently accepting applications | Course credit available

Our Mission: Lake Erie Nature & Science Center educates and inspires each of us to

understand, appreciate and take responsibility for our natural universe.

Qualifications

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree or have

completed at least 2 years of coursework in pre-vet,

environmental science, biology, zoology, or a related

field; or be seriously pursuing a career in a related field.

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Prior animal-care experience or experience working with

wildlife is strongly preferred.

Other qualifications include:

• The ability to work as part of a team
• A high level of self-motivation
• The capability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced

environment

• Effective communication skills
• A passion for wildlife education and conservation
• Experience with Microsoft Office software
• Physical ability to perform manual work such as

loading/pushing wheelbarrows, lifting up to 50

pounds, etc.

• Valid driver’s license

Application

Cover letter, resume and 2 letters of

recommendation should be submitted to

kylek@lensc.org with the subject line “Wildlife

Internship.”

Application deadline: September 11, 2026