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Development Spring or Summer Internship Program
Spring Session: February through May
Summer Session: May through August

About the program
These interns at Colorado Reptile Humane Society (CoRHS) are primarily focused on the development of grants, membership, special events and direct mail.

CoRHS's primary objectives are to shelter and find homes for animals who cannot be returned to the wild, and return native species to their natural, wild habitat once they are rehabilitated.

An internship at Colorado Reptile Humane Society provides opportunities to gain hands-on experience working with many different reptile and amphibian species, including captive-bred foreign and native-born wildlife. This includes daily observations of eating and other normal behaviors, habitat development, enrichment, and maintenance, growth measurements, and socialization where appropriate.

CoRHS interns learn skills such as safe animal handling techniques, cleaning and disinfection procedures, habitat enrichment, diets, food preparation and feeding methods, and assist experienced staff and volunteers with first-aid treatment procedures.

Expectations
Interns at CoRHS are self-motivated individuals who can both work independently and as part of a team as well as follow established procedures and make suggestions for improvements. Good observational skills are critical as are writing and speaking skills. All interns are required to work during CoRHS's annual Open House, June 27th & 28th, 2009.

Working Conditions
Working conditions are often hot and humid. Must be comfortable working near all types of reptiles and amphibians.

If you are interning for school credit or have a specific school project that needs to be completed during your time with us, please let us know.

Internship Projects
Assisting with the CoRHS Development & Marketing Plan which includes:
• Researching/prospecting for grant funding opportunities.
• Assisting with writing grant proposals
• Assisting with tracking submitted proposals, awarded grant follow-ups, etc.
• Assisting with special event planning and execution
• Creating effective direct mail solicitations, newsletter article writing
• Clerical projects including filing, database maintenance, organizing, phone calling, etc.

Recommended prior experience
• Recommended to students with a major in communications or marketing/public relations
• Must be comfortable interacting with animals
• Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong writing and interpersonal skills

Time requirements
Spring session, 10-15 hours per week. Summer session, 20-40 hours per week (or more if desired) for the course of the internship.  Dates can be flexible and we can work together to form a schedule that works for everyone.

Transportation
Your own transportation to and from the shelter must be provided. It may be possible to car pool with staff or volunteers depending on the specifics of the situation.

Housing
There is currently no on-site housing at CoRHS. If you are coming from a distance, you will be responsible for finding your own housing. However, we are available to make recommendations on affordable housing in the area.

How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume, letter of recommendation from an employer or professor, and Internship Application.
They can be emailed to volunteer@corhs.org, faxed to 303-776-5206, or mailed to:

Colorado Reptile Humane Society
Attn: Development Intern Program
13941 Elmore Road
Longmont, CO 80504

Due date
Applications are due on a rolling basis. All positions are on a volunteer, unpaid basis.

Due to insurance reasons you must be 18 or older to apply.

Colorado Reptile Humane Society is licensed by the State of Colorado, Pet Animal Care Facilities Act, as an animal shelter.
Colorado Reptile Humane Society is a federal 501(c)(3)non-profit organization.

Copyright 2009 by Colorado Reptile Humane Society.