# Job Training Program

Provider: [Alabama Wildlife Center](https://programs.cccareers.org/providers/alabama-wildlife-center)

- Program type: Job Training
- Branches: All branches
- Format: In person
- Length: Duration not listed
- Locations: Pelham, AL
- Website: https://alabamawildlifecenter.org
- Contact: Chris Sykes, chris@alabamawildlifecenter.org
- Page: https://programs.cccareers.org/programs/alabama-wildlife-center-job-training-program-8qczs2

## Summary

This internship consists of three areas of focus within the Wildlife Center: Nonprofit Management, Education & Outreach, and avian rehabilitation. Interns will get experience working with glove-trained and stationary birds of prey, caring for injured and orphaned songbirds, waterfowl, and raptors, and learning various aspects of how to run and operate a nonprofit organization.

## Job description

Duties: - Assist the Director of Education on all AWC Education Department duties, including but not limited to avian husbandry, public programs, outreach & education, and maintenance.- Clean, sanitize, and reset bird enclosures. - Perform basic maintenance of aviaries. - Preparing daily meals for 20+ birds of prey.- Assist with the care of injured patients. - Work closely with glove-trained raptors.- Lead public programs and educational events.- Perform administrative duties as needed.- Assist other departments as needed- Other job-related duties may be assigned. Skills & Abilities:Organized and detail-oriented.Comfortable working with wildlifeQualifications: Passion for conservation and wildlife.

## Locations

- Pelham, AL, 35124 (near Alabama Wildlife Center)

Source: public DoD SkillBridge listings via CCC Programs. Confirm details with the provider and your chain of command.