Thank you for your interest in the WERC Internship Program. The intern positions with WERC are intended to complement an individual's transition from the academic studies to the professional working environment. Our captive wolf pack resides on a three hundred acre site, leased from the Nez Perce Tribe. The facility is located approximately 1 mile west of the town of Winchester, Idaho. Our visitor center is primarily an educational facility with the focus on wolves, gray wolf reintroduction in Idaho, the culture and history of the Nez Perce Tribe along with other regional environmental and multi specie issues.

Interns are usually involved with all aspects of the operation of the three hundred acre site. This program has been developed for the college or university student who needs to fulfill certain educational or work experience requirements for graduation. The intern program is typically of a three-month duration but there is some flexibility in this.

Along with the invaluable learning experiences that interns receive in this program, you will also have a unique experience living in a rustic environment. Housing is provided in the form of insulated wall tents that are heated with a wood stove. There is no running water or electricity. Potable water is hauled to the site and meal preparation is done with propane cooking appliances.

Winters can be difficult at times with average snowfall at the site approximately three feet in depth with average daily temperatures between ten and fifteen degrees. Summers are just the opposite, hot and usually dry in July and August. These living conditions may be the most difficult challenges that you have faced.

Requirements for this program include:

• Involved/enrolled in a College or University program in environmental studies, animal biology, veterinary medicine, or a related field or have recently graduated.

• Interns must provide their leaning objectives or course curriculum prior to arriving at the site along with the perimeters of what their evaluation(s) will be based on.

• The individuals need to be proactive, energized, hard working, self-motivated, creative, flexible, responsible and possess a positive attitude.

• Must have a current drivers license and be insurable.

• Must be of good physical condition and able to lift fifty to seventy pounds on occasion.

• Experience is recommended in providing interpretive programs, speaking to or making presentations to small groups of visitors.

• Experience is recommended in operating or using any of the following items:

• Before arrival at site, the forms "Confidentially Agreement", "Release of Liability", "Medical Information", must be filled out and on file at the:

WERC offices
PO Box 217
Winchester, Idaho 83555

Typical duties include (but are not limited to):

• Willingness and able to help dress out animals such as road kill, livestock losses, crippled animals, etc. (the majority of pack food is in this form).

• Clearing and chipping hiking/walking trails.

• Snow removal.

• Fence repairs.

• Giving presentations to various groups, usually twelve to fifteen people per group.

• Feeding, care of the pack and security of site.

• Cutting, hauling and chopping of camp firewood supply.

• Working in the visitor center, which includes tours and retail sales.

• Fire prevention and/or suppression.

What WERC provides:

• Housing (described above).

• Limited use of WERC vehicles.

• Cooking facilities

• Shower and laundry facilities in Winchester

• Limited computer access for email, word processing, etc.

• Two WERC shirts for use during tours or other presentations.

• Stipend of $100.00 per week.

• Minimum of one-day a week off.

• Opportunity for higher education requirements and related work experience.

• A unique opportunity working with wolves.

Application Deadlines:

Summer 2008 - March 7, 2008
Fall 2008 - May 23, 2008
Winter 2008/09 - August 22, 2008
Spring 2009 - November 28, 2008

Please think this through carefully before responding and considering the type of living conditions, the isolation of camp, the type of work that must be performed and the sacrifices that you must personally make to fulfill your commitment. The rewards and growth that we offer through this program will be a once in a lifetime experience that will remain with you forever.

If you are seriously interested and feel you can make this type of commitment, please fill out the questionnaire and application; include a resume, three letters of reference along with a letter of introduction describing your capabilities and willingness to be a participant of this program. Include any specific interests you might have and your reasons for applying to this program.

Thank you,

Wolf Education and Research Center
PO Box 217
Winchester, Idaho 83555
208.743.9554
208.743.9534 (FAX)
werc@camasnet.com
www.wolfcenter.org