Animal Keeper Internship

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Email*
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Which Internship are you applying for?*
- PAID Animal Keeper & Nutritionist Internship
- UNPAID Education & Outreach Internship
Please mark the days of the week you could be available to work*
- Sunday
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
Please check the positions that interest you the most*
- Aviculture
- Mammals
- Reptiles
- Program Animals/Animal Ambassadors
- Education & Outreach
- Conservation
- HAI
Which of these best describes your desire to work with animals as a career*
- My ultimate goal
- Definitely interested, but also weighing other options
- Not sure, I would like to learn more about it before I make a decision
- Could be interesting if other plans fall through
- This is my current backup plan
Are you at least 18 years of age?*
- Yes
- No
Date of Birth*
Month
Day
Year
Are you a legal citizen of the United States?*
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?*
Do you have your own reliable transportation?*
Are you interested in receiving school credit for this internship?*
Have you reviewed the physical requirements required for this position and can you meet the physical requirements?*
• Applicants must be in good physical condition as daily duties require lifting, bending, twisting, stooping, carrying and extensive standing/walking/pulling. • Applicants must be capable of lifting or carrying crates/animals/feed/hay weighing up to 75 pounds and operating wheel barrows or carts loaded up to 100 lbs. Applicants must be able to work in varied Florida climates and perform the majority of their job duties outside.
Can you provide proof of a negative TB test?*
Which internship are you applying for?*

Education
Are you currently enrolled in college?*
College or University currently enrolled in
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Please list courses you have taken that are relevant to your internship (please list full course title, not number)*

Relevant Employment History
Please provide most recent relevant employment history
Company Name*
Job Title*
Length of Employment*
Job Duties performed there*
Compensation & Benefits*
Please describe your hourly wage or salary and benefits received
Supervisor/Manager*
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Supervisor Email
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Company Phone Number*
Company Website
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Company Name
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Job Duties performed there
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Company Phone Number
Company Website
Address
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Internship Experience & Goals
Have you previously completed another internship?*
Please list the facilities you have completed internships with
Please describe your internship (length of internship, what you did, what you learned).
What are your career goals upon completion of school or internship?*
How did you find out about this internship?*
Why are you interested in this particular internship and what do you expect to gain from this experience?*

Physical Requirements/ Health
Are you willing and physically able to handle the physical requirements of this position which include: working on feet for extended periods of time in varied climates; standing, moving and bending; lifting up to 60 pounds?*
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If no, please explain
Do you smoke? (cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, cigars etc.)*
Please list any outdoor or animal related allergies including allergies to hay and bedding*
Are you currently taking any medications regularly?*
If yes, do you have any restrictions with working in the heat, outdoors or driving machinery or operating equipment while taking medication?
Do you have health insurance?*

Animal Care Experience
Indicate the species you have notable previous experience with*
Describe your experience and work with exotic animals*
Describe your experience and work with domestic farm animals*

What is your expectation of what an animal keeper does during the course of a typical day?*
Weisberg Stables has the privilege of working with a variety of philanthropic organizations to provide much needed programs to at risk youth, veterans, individuals with special needs and the elderly. Since we are largely in the public eye and often featured in the media it is extremely important that we maintain a high level of expectations when it comes to the staff and interns who represent our facility. What characteristics do you possess that make you qualified to be in our program and trusted with the lives and well-being of our horses and guests?*
What organizations, if any, have you volunteered with and why?*
What is your opinion of Human Animal Interactions and Animal Assisted Therapies?*
How would you describe your personality?*
Describe any activity or involvement with environmental, conservation or animal-related organizations*
What is your biggest personal accomplishment?*
How did you find out about our internship program?
Have you reviewed the schedule requirements for the internship you're applying for and can you meet the minimum requirements?*
Animal Keeper & Nutritionist= minimum of 25-35 hours per week with a minimum 15-week commitment. Animal Education and Outreach=minimum of 20 hours per week with a minimum 12-week commitment.
Are you able/willing to work an 8 or 10 hour shift?*
Have you ever worked a 10 hour shift?*

References
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Personal Reference*
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Professional Reference
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Resume
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Letters of recommendation
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Proof of college enrollment or degree within last 5 years
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