Cody, WY

Position Title: Raptor Caretaker & Presenter Intern

Organization: Draper Museum‘s Raptor Experience at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West

Location: Cody, WY

Organization Overview: The Draper Museum Raptor Experience is a live raptor education program that allows us to share some of our area’s most spectacular wild animals with visitors. Get an up-close-and-personal view of some of Wyoming’s most recognized predators, the birds of prey.

Position Overview: Care for live birds of the Draper Museum Raptor Experience, assist with training the birds, and present public educational programs.

Duties: 

• Clean bird facilities daily.
• Prepare diets for carnivorous birds, and feed daily.
• Assist with bird training.
• Handle birds during educational programs.
• Present public educational programs and engage in question-and-answer sessions after programs.

Qualifications:

• No prior experience handling birds of prey necessary – training will be provided.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must have strong interest in wildlife and natural science.
• Must be willing to prepare food items (frozen rats, mice, quail, etc.) for raptors.
• Must be willing and able to learn up to 30 minutes of information and present programs to audiences of up to 200 people.
• Must have strong work ethic and be dependable

Start/End Dates: Up to 14 weeks between May & September

Salary/Pay: $12.50 per hour with a $750 housing stipend

Application Deadline: March 1, 2024

How to Apply: Please use the online application to view the full job description as well as how to apply. Email Melissa with any questions.