Aviculture and Conservation interns needed immediately for the Maui Bird Conservation Center, Hawaii
AVICULTURE INTERNS wanted for the Hawaii Endangered Bird Conservation Program at the Maui Bird Conservation Center (MBCC) on the island of Maui. Managed by the Zoological Society of San Diego, the programs goals are to produce captive-reared endangered Hawaiian birds for release into the wild population. At MBCC we house and breed four species of endangered Hawaiian birds- the 'Alala, Nene, Maui Parrotbill, and the Puaiohi.
The Maui Bird Conservation Center is looking to fill various intern positions immediately.
Intern daily tasks include husbandry duties such as: diet preparation, aviary and facility maintenance, behavioral observations of breeding birds, grounds keeping, predator control.
Applicant must be able to live with several housemates in a remote area and should show enthusiasm for work with captive endangered birds. Applicant must have a valid driver's license and health insurance. Internships last for a 3-6 month period. Interns receive free housing and a daily stipend.
For more information on internships at MBCC, please send this information to:
Amy Poopatanapong 2375 Olinda Road Makawao, HI 96768
or fax: 808-572- 3574
Amy Poopatanapong poopatan@ucla.edu
AVICULTURE INTERNS wanted for the Hawaii Endangered Bird Conservation Program at the Maui Bird Conservation Center (MBCC) on the island of Maui. Managed by the Zoological Society of San Diego, the programs goals are to produce captive-reared endangered Hawaiian birds for release into the wild population. At MBCC we house and breed four species of endangered Hawaiian birds- the 'Alala, Nene, Maui Parrotbill, and the Puaiohi.
The Maui Bird Conservation Center is looking to fill various intern positions immediately.
Intern daily tasks include husbandry duties such as: diet preparation, aviary and facility maintenance, behavioral observations of breeding birds, grounds keeping, predator control.
Applicant must be able to live with several housemates in a remote area and should show enthusiasm for work with captive endangered birds. Applicant must have a valid driver's license and health insurance. Internships last for a 3-6 month period. Interns receive free housing and a daily stipend.
For more information on internships at MBCC, please send this information to:
Amy Poopatanapong 2375 Olinda Road Makawao, HI 96768
or fax: 808-572- 3574
Amy Poopatanapong poopatan@ucla.edu