Community Engagement Internship

Learn How To Share Information & Build Community

It takes a community to care for the thousands of animals treated at Ohio Wildlife Center each year, as well as keep up with the volume of questions and concerns that come our way from the public. Community Engagement Interns will focus on the public relations side of our wildlife rehabilitation program, working directly with patient presenters and concerned neighbors to share information.

What To Expect

Community Engagement Internship

All teams at Ohio Wildlife Center need to interact with the public to achieve their goals; Community Engagement interns will have the unique opportunity to support multiple functions of the organization though direct contact with our audiences. Learn how to design effective communications and build relationships with others in the animal welfare and conservation community!

Essential Duties

Represent Ohio Wildlife Center’s passion for animal welfare and environmental stewardship in all aspects of service; act as an ambassador for the organization by holding philanthropy as a core value.
Support admission of patients at our Wildlife Hospital, coaching presenters about peaceful cohabitation and opportunities to reunite animals as needed.
Answer questions about wildlife shared via our Wildlife Infoline and Facebook page, providing guidance on capture and transportation or dispatching Wildlife Rescue Team volunteers as necessary.
Contact presenters to coordinate releases from our Pre-Release Facility.
Support content development for fundraising appeals and donor/volunteer stewardship communications, including photography, writing and design with direction from supervisor.

Community Engagement positions will not be available until the Summer 2024 semester, with applications opening in mid-February. Sign up today for notifications!

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Additional Position Information

Minimum Requirements

Available for a minimum of 160 service hours over the 12-week term (Sep 15 to Dec 1, 2023)
Enrolled in an accredited college or university; marketing, management, nonprofit/public administration majors preferred
Excellent organizational and communication skills (written and verbal)

Work Environment

Interns will serve in-person at Ohio Wildlife Center’s Administration Building in Powell, OH.
Attendance at events may be required on evenings or weekends, not to exceed 2hrs per week.

Preparing To Apply

Complete the online questionnaire and submit the three required documents: a resume and two letters of recommendation.
You will be asked to answer three short-answer questions in 1000 characters or less each. We recommend preparing ahead of time and pasting into your application when you’re ready.
- How does this internship relate to your career goals and what do you expect to learn from your experience if selected?
- Describe a time when someone looked to you for advice. How did you handle the situation and what was the outcome?
- Describe a time when you took initiative to complete a project. How did you structure your work and ensure you were doing it correctly? Were you successful? Please explain why or why not.
Once the deadline has passed, we will review your application and may reach out for additional information.
Accepted candidates will have three days to provide information for a background check; all offers are contingent upon satisfactory results.

Take The Next Step Today

Internships are an excellent way to gain specialized skills and advance your career, especially now while you work to finish your degree. Ohio Wildlife Center’s Community Engagement internship is a unique experience in our community for those interest in supporting animal care and conservation. After a semester with us, you’re bound to stand out. Sign up to get notified when this position is available again, or contact us to learn more!

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