Position Reports To: Glen Helen Association Raptor Center Director
Location: Yellow Springs, Ohio
Start Date: February 2026
End Date: 6-month minimum commitment 
Schedule: Full time

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Raptor Center trainees are valuable members of the educational and rehabilitation programs. Throughout this six or 12-month program, trainees gain hands-on education and extensive experience in captive raptor care and management, rehabilitation, education both at the center and in the community, training and enrichment. Trainees are mentored by two full-time and one half-time permanent staff members and our offsite veterinarian and have access to a variety of job shadowing opportunities in many wildlife related careers. This training program is best suited for individuals who have a developed interest in wildlife care and wellbeing, wildlife rehabilitation and wildlife education. Prior experience or specific education is not required, however a real world understanding of working with animals and wildlife is highly desirable.