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We’re Hiring!
Think Wild is currently hiring two positions in addition to hosting internships across all four of our programs. Read below to learn more and apply.
Think Wild is seeking a Habitat Restoration Coordinator to support its conservation programming through the Beaver Works Oregon program. This hands-on role involves beaver habitat restoration, field monitoring, data management, grant writing, volunteer coordination, and outreach. There is also opportunity to support upland and pollinator habitat restoration and consulting activities. The position combines fieldwork with office duties and public engagement, contributing to the conservation of Oregon’s most imperiled species and the restoration of the habitat that they rely on.
Candidates should have a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, proficiency in habitat restoration techniques, data management and analysis and GIS, and strong communication and organizational skills. The role offers part-time to full-time flexibility, with a starting pay of $20-$24/hour, mileage reimbursement, and the chance to make a tangible impact on regional conservation efforts. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with a desired start date in February or March (flexible). Learn more and apply here.
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Think Wild is seeking a seasonal wildlife rehabilitation technician for full time during our busy season (April-September). There is potential for part-time extension during the slow season (October-March). This position would start April 2025. This position reports to the Director of Wildlife Rehabilitation and senior staff members within the hospital and is largely to provide secondary assistance to a wildlife rehabilitator. Compensation starts at $18-20 per hour DOE. Think Wild is a non-profit wildlife hospital and conservation center located in Bend, Oregon that accepts most native wildlife species including raptors, waterfowl, passerines, and mammals. Learn more and apply here.
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Think Wild is excited to offer a selection of internships to people interested in wildlife rehabilitation, conservation, and education in 2025! We are seeking to recruit:
- One Wildlife Education Intern for the summer of 2025
- Wildlife Services internships in the spring (FULL), summer, and fall
- Two full time Wildlife Hotline Internship positions for the summer, and
- Five Wildlife Rehabilitation Interns who will assist staff with the care and rehabilitation of injured and orphaned wildlife (FULL)
- Beaver Habitat internships for the winter, spring, and fall of 2025.
Learn more about each position and apply here!
Past Intern Testimonials:
“I worked as a conservation education intern with Think Wild in the summer of 2022. This internship was a wonderful experience. I learned how to design and implement wildlife-themed curriculum for children of various ages, and became familiar with the nuances of education. I was also able to inspire kids from all over Central Oregon to pursue their passions in nature and wildlife. Outreach and science communication are invaluable, and interning with Think Wild allowed me to develop these skills and many more.” ~ Ellie Ocel, Summer 2022 Wildlife Education Intern
“I started as a volunteer with Think Wild in August 2020, where I learned the basic routine of how things are done (how to care for certain species, make diets, log in patient charts, husbandry duties). I began my internship in the spring of 2021, and that’s where I really learned my knowledge of how to assess patients upon intake, create treatment plans, and all of the veterinary care that goes into caring for these animals. Once my internship was complete, I was offered a seasonal position, continuing to learn about and help with animal care, as well as handling the wildlife hotline. Prior to volunteering, I had no experience in the field. Thanks to this “pyramid” of opportunities, and being able to work alongside Pauline, I learned a vast array of knowledge about how wildlife rehab works. I now have a permanent position at Think Wild as a lead wildlife technician, and I’m super excited to get to call this my job!” ~ -Savanna Scheiner, Current Lead Wildlife Technician, Former Summer 2021 Intern
