Work, Intern, or Volunteer for American Eagle Foundation
The American Eagle Foundation is not currently seeking employees, however we are always accepting application for future employment.
2022 Spring Internship Program
NEW!! This year, the AEF invites current university students and recent graduates to apply for our Spring Internship Program. 2-3 interns will actively work with our non-releasable birds of prey.
Internships are unpaid. Interns are also provided with assistance in securing housing, although housing is the responsibility of the intern. Interns must be able to provide their own transportation.
Not accepting applications at this time, please check back in November 2021
Avian Care Specialist / Headquarters
Required Prerequisites: Must have flexible days / hours. Must have a clean driving record. Must be able to pass both a background check and drug screen.
Desired Job Prerequisites: We are looking for someone with an outgoing personality, prior bird handling experience is a plus, and prior public speaking / education for large to small audiences.
Primary Focus/Location: Raptor husbandry, education, and public interaction at AEF Headquarters.
To apply for our Avian Care Specialist / Headquarters Position:
Creative Coordinator (Marketing, P.R. & Social Media)
Required Prerequisites: Must be a legal resident of the United States; 4-year degree.
Desired Job Prerequisites: Preference will be given to candidates with: proficient grammar and creative-writing skills; photo editing and graphics design experience; photography, videography, and video editing experience; social media management and communications abilities; knowledge of marketing and advertising; and/or experience with the WordPress platform.
This position has been filled, and there are currently no Creative Coordinator (Marketing, P.R. & Social Media) job openings at the AEF.
Administrative, P.R. Management & Curator Positions
Administrative, P.R., Management, and Curator Positions require substantial field experience, whether at the AEF or another raptor/wildlife organization, and a four-year degree.
There are currently no Administrative, Management or Curator job openings at the AEF. If you are interested in any future position openings, you may still send in an application for future reference.
2022 Summer Internship Program
Each year, the AEF invites current university students and recent graduates to apply for our Summer Internship Program. 2-3 interns will actively work with our non-releasable birds, feed our Eagles on Eagle Mountain Sanctuary, work on special projects with AEF’s Marketing Coordinator, perform in our educational Wings of America birds-of-prey show, and get first hand experience banding/tagging/caring for our captive-hatched eaglets that are released into the wild from our hack tower on Douglas Lake each summer.
Internships are unpaid, but a weekly stipend is offered to help offset basic living expenses. Interns are also provided with assistance in securing housing, although housing is the responsibility of the intern. Interns must be able to provide their own transportation.
Not accepting applications at this time, please check back in January 2022
On-Site Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers help further the mission of the American Eagle Foundation. You MUST be a Sevier County/East Tennessee resident and be able to commit to a weekly or bimonthly volunteer schedule.
To apply to become an on-site volunteer at the AEF:
Online Volunteer Opportunities
To apply to become a Moderator or Remote Camera Operator for our Nest Cam Program:
To apply to become a Volunteer Video Creator for our Nest Cam Program (NEW!):
To apply to become a Volunteer Video Creator for our Nest Cam Program (NEW!):
Equal Opportunity Employer
The AEF does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin in any recruitment, training, hiring, discharge, promotion or any condition, term or privilege of employment.
The AEF bases its Volunteer, Intern and Employee decisions based on dedication, determination, skill, knowledge, vocational background, commitment, passion, and compatibility.
