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Participate in our life-saving mission and help us continue creating a better tomorrow for wildlife.
Participate in our life-saving mission and help us continue creating a better tomorrow for wildlife.
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Promoting compassion, empathy, and respect for all life through wildlife rehabilitation, ecological teachings, and wildlife conservation.
Wildlife Center of the North Coast is dedicated to fair hiring practices, and uses a blind screening process to select applicants for interviews. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
WCNC is pleased to offer hands-on internships for the 2026 season in our busy wildlife rehabilitation clinic.
Interns will:
Please email your resume and cover letter as attachments to ginger@coastwildlife.org and include “Internship Application 2026 – Term [1 or 2]” in the subject line.
Term 1 (4/13 – 8/2)
Deadline to apply: 2/7
Term 2 (8/3 – 11/22)
Deadline to apply: 5/31
(Part-time)
Wildlife Center of the North Coast
Astoria, Oregon
~20 hours/week | Onsite
$19–$20/hour, DOE
The Wildlife Center of the North Coast (WCNC) is seeking a part-time Development Coordinator to support our fundraising, donor relations, and communications efforts. This position plays an essential role in ensuring WCNC has the resources needed to carry out our mission of wildlife rehabilitation, conservation, and education along Oregon’s North Coast.
This is a hands-on, collaborative role ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys connecting with donors, volunteers, and the community. The Development Coordinator manages core development and communications tasks while assisting with seasonal campaigns and special events throughout the year.
Process donations and ensure timely, thoughtful donor acknowledgements
Respond to donor inquiries and provide excellent customer service
Maintain accurate donor records in our CRM (Bloomerang preferred)
Assist with fundraising initiatives such as appeals, memberships, supply drives, and sponsor programs
Support donor visits, tours, and select on-site events
Manage social media posting and assist with content creation
Support website updates and email newsletters
Help raise public awareness through local media and community partnerships
Assist with planning and execution of fundraising and outreach events
Coordinate logistics including volunteers, materials, registration, vendors, and auction items
Track and manage inventory of branded merchandise and coordinate reorders
Assist with basic budget tracking and internal reporting
Prepare materials for committees and the Board as requested
Participate in team meetings and support organizational needs as they arise
Interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and professional references to director@coastwildlife.org.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled.
Join our team of volunteers and help protect and care for the wild animals of the North Coast.
Whether it’s supporting animal care, lending a hand at events, or helping behind the scenes, your time and energy make a real impact.
