VINS Intern Position

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Avian Care Intern

Gain extensive hands-on training in captive management of raptors and songbirds, and rehabilitation of raptors, songbirds, waterfowl and other species.

REPORTS TO: Director, Center for Wild Bird Rehabilitation

JOB LOCATION: The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) in Quechee, VT, and the Center for Wild Bird Rehabilitation main headquarters is located at the VINS Nature Center. This private, non-profit organization was founded in 1972 and provides environmental education, research and avian rehabilitation.

Avian Rehabilitation Intern Duties

  • Provide captive management and husbandry for over 70 raptors, songbirds and reptiles used for programs and in exhibits
  • Perform daily husbandry tasks for avian rehabilitation patients
  • Field phone calls about injured and orphaned birds and arrange transport with finders or volunteers
  • Assist rehabilitation staff with initial intake exams, medical treatments, and daily care of avian rehabilitation patients, including orphaned baby birds
  • Clean and maintain all indoor and outdoor animal facilities and aviaries

Qualifications

  • Passion for wildlife rehabilitation and conservation
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team
  • Strong interest in birds and wildlife husbandry
  • Willingness to work long, hard, irregular hours in all weather conditions
  • Good time management and organizational skills
  • 18 years or older
  • Hold a valid driver’s license, and have own transportation
  • Physical capacity to catch and treat large birds, lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, climb stairs, and carry equipment for routine maintenance
  • Ability to work quickly & efficiently while following direction & procedures
  • Have updated tetanus vaccination at time of beginning internship
  • Available to work 40 hours per week
  • Have or working towards a college degree or veterinary technician certification

Length of Internship

  • 3 months, 40 hours per week (possibility of extended term or seasonal position based on performance)

Amenities

  • Hourly wage of $16.50/hour to be paid bi-weekly

Application

  • Cover letter (must include dates of availability, and career goals)
  • Resume
  • List of 3 references (must notify references at time of application)

Please send your application to Bren Lundborg, Director, Center for Wild Bird Rehabilitation at blundborg@vinsweb.org.

Position post date: January 2026

VINS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Vermont Institute of Natural Science is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization supported by membership dues, admission and program fees, donations, and grants.