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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer animal science internship in Rio Rancho, NM is $15.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.56 and $16.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Summer Animal Science Internship job?

A Summer Animal Science Internship is a temporary, hands-on position designed for students or recent graduates interested in animal health, research, or agriculture. Interns may assist with animal care, data collection, laboratory work, or field research, depending on the focus of the internship. These positions provide valuable experience working with animals in settings such as farms, veterinary clinics, research institutions, or conservation organizations. Interns gain practical skills and industry knowledge, which can help them pursue careers in animal science, veterinary medicine, or related fields.

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As a Summer Animal Science Intern, you’ll typically participate in a variety of hands-on tasks, such as assisting with animal care, conducting basic research or sample collection, and supporting ongoing experiments or field studies. Depending on the organization, you may also help with data entry, maintain accurate records, or contribute to behavioral observations and feeding routines. Most internships are supervised by experienced professionals who provide guidance and mentorship throughout your term. This practical experience is invaluable for building your skills and resume, and it offers a close look at career paths within animal science.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Summer Animal Science Internship position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Summer Animal Science Intern, you should have a foundational understanding of animal biology, husbandry practices, and laboratory or field research methods, often gained through coursework in animal science or related fields. Familiarity with data collection tools, lab equipment, or animal management software is highly beneficial. Attention to detail, teamwork, strong communication, and a proactive attitude are important soft skills for this position. Having these abilities ensures interns can effectively support research or animal care activities, learn from experienced professionals, and contribute to ongoing projects.

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New Mexico Summer Intern

Food and Water Watch

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

$16/hr

Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Internship

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

New Mexico Summer Intern
Food & Water Watch is looking for an intern to join our New Mexico organizing team and support our grassroots campaigns to protect our food, water, and climate. The intern will work closely with the volunteers, community partners, and other staff at Food & Water Watch. This position must be based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
About Food & Water Watch
Food & Water Watch is working to create a healthy future for all people and generations to come - a world where everyone has food they can trust, clean drinking water, and a livable climate. Making this happen requires involving people in the pressing issues of our time at the local, state, and federal levels, building on one win after another, as we develop a larger movement that has the political power to make our democratic process work.
About the position
The New Mexico intern will report to the Rural Organizing Manager and will work with other staff on the organizing, policy, digital and communications teams to support Food & Water Watch's work. The intern will assist in tabling and petitioning events, work with our volunteers, and help advance our campaign through the use of our digital tools. The intern will primarily work on campaigns to fight the climate crisis and stop factory farms in New Mexico. This is a 9-week, 29-hr per week internship, working from June 8th to August 7th.
Salary: $16 per hour
Location: Albuquerque
Responsibilities:
  1. Recruit volunteers and allies. Build a strong base of volunteers and organizations in support of our local, state, and national campaigns.
  2. Develop campaign plans. Work with other staff to establish long and short term goals, strategies, and tactics to win our campaigns.
  3. Organize campaign tactics. Plan and execute strategic tactics to meet the needs of our campaigns, including educational events, base-building drives, and actions directed at elected officials.
  4. Build capacity. Develop the leadership of volunteers and grassroots organizations by offering training and organizing support.
  5. Represent Food & Water Watch. Attend and speak at public events on behalf of Food & Water Watch.
  6. Build Food & Water Watch for the long haul. Participate in member recruitment and fundraising activities for Food & Water Watch.
  7. Regularly report on work to your supervisor.
  8. Carry out other projects as assigned.

Qualifications:
  • Organizing or advocacy experience, either paid or volunteer. This could include campus organizing, volunteering with a political campaign, or an organizing or advocacy non-profit,
  • Familiarity with New Mexico politics and communities.
  • Commitment to Food & Water Watch's core values of justice, human dignity, fair treatment, and equity.
  • Ability to work effectively with people of diverse racial, ethnic, class, age, gender, and sexual orientation backgrounds.
  • Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent time management & organizational skills and ability to balance multiple projects.
  • Ability to work remotely using basic online programs, including email, Slack, and Google docs.
  • Reliable transportation required.

Desired but not required skills and experience:
  • Experience with digital tools, including texting and calling tools
  • Spanish language skills a plus

Compensation: $16/hour
This is a temporary, part-time internship and is not eligible for other benefits. If necessary, mileage, meals, and supplies will be reimbursed.
Click here to apply. Please include as one combined document your resume, cover letter, writing sample, and three professional references to be considered. Position open until filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
We will review your application and if we feel that your knowledge, skills and abilities are potentially a good match for our organization, we will be in contact with you.
Food and Water Watch is an equal opportunity employer who encourages applications from women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, individuals with disabilities, and other members of underrepresented groups. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
Food & Water Watch (FWW) is committed to the health and safety of its staff members. Moreover, FWW, as an organization, promotes science-based policy. Science clearly shows that unvaccinated populations drive the spread of the coronavirus and the emergence of new variants, and that unvaccinated people are more likely to contract COVID and experience severe symptoms. Effective immediately, it is strongly recommended that prospective new staff members provide proof of vaccination.
Pay Range: $16 per hour

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