CROW welcomes new education, marketing intern
Brittney Auchmuty recently joined the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife as its newest conservation education and marketing intern. Her six-month internship began on June 1.
Auchmuty, who grew up in Homestead, received her Bachelor of Science in biology with a concentration in organismal biology and ecology from Florida Gulf Coast University in the spring. She previously worked as a volunteer assisting CROW’s rehabilitation team with laundry, animal husbandry and gopher tortoise grazing.
The Conservation Education and Marketing Internship is designed for those interested in pursuing careers in environmental conservation, communication or other related fields. Interns learn about CROW on an organizational level and apply the information through public speaking engagements and outreach events. They also learn about the impact of communication through social media outlets and community partnerships with local newspaper and media companies.
“I’m hoping to gain as much experience and knowledge on wildlife conservation and rehabilitation as I can,” Auchmuty said. “I am also really looking forward to getting to know and work with the Animal Ambassadors.”
She will engage with visitors to the Education Center and events, along with helping develop content for CROW’s social media pages, Website and news stories. Her aspirations extend beyond the internship into helping wildlife through conservation.
“After my internship, I plan to work as an environmental and marine consultant,” Auchmuty said. “Florida is growing in population and development everyday and this work is important to ensuring our wildlife and environment is protected and preserved.”
For more information about the program, visit www.CROWClinic.org/articles.student-programs.