OC Animal Care Foster Program Management Intern (Unpaid Intern)

Position OC Animal Care Foster Program Management InternOC Animal Care is seeking outgoing, dependable individuals with positive attitudes who can work independently in a fast-paced environment. The work experience that this internship will provide will lend itself to those interested in the medical, animal care, program management and/or county government fields. Additionally, interns will have the opportunity to make a direct and profound impact on the lives of companion animals in our local community.Duties may include assisting staff with one or more of the following assignments or projects:Provide guidance and direction to foster caretakers regarding the care of animalsCoordinate with shelter clinic staff regarding observations of ill or injured animalsProvide foster caretakers with basic animal health instructions as issued by shelter clinic staff/veterinarianAssist with OC Animal Care special eventsProvide administrative support by preparing files and spreadsheets for reports, coordinating foster related appointments, returning phone calls/emails and managing program auditsParticipate in day-to-day operations of Department's busy foster program, which involves handling of companion animalsPlease note this is an in-person internship.

Interns will not be able to perform the above duties remotely/virtually.The internship is in-person only. Immediate placement is available. Minimum 10 – 20 hours per week for 3 or more months.

Hours must be scheduled during normal business hours (Monday – Sunday between 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.). Applicants able to schedule the maximum hours/duration listed for the internship typically gain a more in-depth experience.Although this is an unpaid internship that does not lead to paid employment or include employee benefits, students and recent graduates are offered an excellent opportunity to:Build resumes/work history and explore career optionsApply skills and knowledge acquired in an academic setting to the workplaceFulfill college/university internship requirementsNetwork with professionals in their fields of interestApplicants must attach a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts to their application.

The cover letter is an opportunity for students to describe career and academic goals, to elaborate upon personal and academic accomplishments, and to identify what type of internship experience they are seeking.Prior to placement, applicants may be asked to submit contact information for reference checks, and a background screening will be conducted that requires a state issued driver's license or ID card and a U.S. Social Security number.Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.