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Stark County Auditor

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

... conservation, or equivalent field(s) * Lower or upper-class students encouraged to apply ... Some (3-6 months minimum) wildlife rehabilitation, or veterinary experience, or related field ...

Stark County Auditor

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

Students Can Expect To: * Cultivating food to feed rehab and education animals at the Wildlife Conservation Center * Cultivation and distribution of wild caught insects from provided traps and as ...

Virginia Tech

Wildlife Biologist

Blacksburg, VA · On-site

Fish and Wildlife Conservation Location: Stafford, Virginia Categories: Natural Resources The ... Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age ...

Stark County Auditor

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

... Wildlife Conservation Center. If you're passionate about wildlife and wish to gain some hands-on experience in animal care, we're the place for you! Students Can Expect To: * Gain supervised ...

tfcaportal

NY · On-site

Fellowship Description We are committed to training the next generation of wildlife conservation ... students working towards improving the health and well‑being of animals, people, and the ...

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How much do wildlife conservation student jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for wildlife conservation student in the United States is $21.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Wildlife Conservation Student vs Wildlife Biologist?

AspectWildlife Conservation StudentWildlife Biologist
Required CredentialsEnrolled in or recently completed a degree in wildlife conservation, ecology, or related fieldBachelor's degree typically required; advanced degrees preferred for research roles
Work EnvironmentClassroom, labs, internships, fieldwork during studiesField research, laboratories, conservation projects, government agencies
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, conservation NGOs, internships with government agenciesResearch institutions, government agencies, environmental organizations
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding educational pathways and entry-level rolesCareer progression, job responsibilities, and qualifications

Wildlife Conservation Students are typically enrolled in educational programs focusing on conservation principles, gaining foundational knowledge and internships. Wildlife Biologists are professionals conducting research, managing wildlife populations, and working in field and lab settings. While students are in training, biologists are active practitioners in the industry.

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Infographic showing various Wildlife Conservation Student job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 59% Full Time, 37% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,859 per year, or $21.6 per hour.

Wildlife Ambassador Enrichment Internship - Unpaid

Stark County Auditor
Public Administration • 11 - 50 employees
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$13.50 - $18.25/hr

Part-time, Internship

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

The Stark County Park District is currently seeking unpaid, part-time Wildlife Ambassador Enrichment interns to further their education in animal enrichment and experience at our Wildlife Conservation Center. If you're passionate about wildlife animals big and small and wish to gain some hands-on experience in animal care, we're the place for you!

Essential Functions:

  • Gain a working knowledge of Ohio's native wildlife, human/wildlife conflicts, non-lethal solutions, and state and federal regulations governing wildlife rehabilitation.
  • With close supervision care for education animals (cleaning, diets, and enrichments) and learn species specific daily enrichment practices for our education animals and some rehabilitation animals through diets, caging criteria, handling techniques, toys, programing, data collection and entry, etc.
  • Student may be asked to help with basic general duties as needed such as: laundry, dishes, cage cleaning, equipment cleaning, etc.
  • Students will also be responsible for creating and completing a project, Featured Case featuring a novel enrichment item and any findings from their enrichment item. This feature will be displayed on our website and/or face book for public viewing.
  • Gain valuable customer service, communication, listening and leadership skills through customer interactions.
  • Encounter moderate to frequent exposure to insects, poisonous vegetation, zoonotic diseases and moderate exposure to outside weather conditions throughout the year.

Skills/Experience/Abilities:

  • Must currently be actively working on a degree in field of biology, pre-vet, zoology, conservation, or equivalent field(s)
  • Lower or upper-class students encouraged to apply
  • Effective organizational skills
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • GPA of 3.00 or higher preferred

Basic Requirements:

Some (3-6 months minimum) wildlife rehabilitation, or veterinary experience, or related field preferred interest in animal enrichment research required. Ohio state certification in Wildlife Rehabilitation I preferred, not required. Please note that students will not be able to care for any Rabies Vector Species (RVS) unless they are up to date on vaccinations and have signed off on appropriate waivers as per the Wildlife Conservation Center policy.

Hours: 12-24 hours a week for a duration of 14 weeks, August through December 2026. Ability to work a pre-determined hours and days of the week and a varied schedule including weekends is required. Typical scheduled shifts are 8:00a.m. 2:00p.m. and 2:00p.m. 8:00p.m. but may vary with advance notice.

EOE - M/F/D/V

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