Collegiate Conservation Program Application Form

Name*

First Last

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Phone*

Email*

Have you ever been an employee, intern, Zoo Crew, or volunteer at the Houston Zoo?*

Yes
No

If yes, please indicate when and how you were affiliated with the Houston Zoo, as well as your supervisor's name, if known:

Are you at least 18 years old (by the application due date)?*

Yes
No

Have you lived internationally (more than 6 months) within the past 7 years? (This only affects our background check process.)*

Yes
No

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? This is a requirement of our background check process.*

Yes
No

College or University Information

Are you a high school graduate or equivalent?*

Yes
No

Are you currently enrolled in a college or university?*

Yes
No

If Yes, what year? (Sophomore, Junior, or Senior)*

Expected Graduation Date*

Name/Address of college or university*

Major Area of Study*

Name/Address of Faculty Advisor*

Are you applying for credit through your college or university or do you have additional requirements for school or scholarship funds?*

Yes
No

If Yes, how many credits?

Does your school require a report/response from Zoo Staff?*

Yes
No

References

First Reference (Name, Email, Phone Number, Relationship to Applicant)

Second Reference (Name, Email, Phone Number, Relationship to Applicant)

Application Information

Please answer the following questions with as much information as possible.

What are you hoping to learn or achieve by participating in the Collegiate Conservation Program?*

Describe the role of education in zoos and conservation organizations.*

What one skill would you like to improve and what is your plan to do so?*

What does being part of a team mean to you? How will your individual perspective contribute to this team?*

Please answer the following.

The answers will not affect your acceptance into the program, but this information allows us to make sure you understand what your duties as an intern will entail.

Do you understand that you will not touch any animals in the Zoo other than (possibly) some of the animals in the petting zoo?*

Yes
No

Do you understand you are unlikely to have access behind the scenes other than the area where you are interning?*

Yes
No

Do you understand that the Collegiate Conservation Program is an unpaid internship; however, if accepted, you will receive a $2,000 stipend to offset your living expenses during this education experience?*

Yes
No

Do you mind being out in the rain?*

Yes
No

Do you have issues with getting dirty or sweaty?*

Yes
No

Can you tolerate the heat for extended periods of time?*

Yes
No

How did you hear about the Houston Zoo internship program?*

Is there anything else you would like us to know that was not covered in other questions?

Terms and Conditions

The Houston Zoo, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Houston Zoo, Inc. not to discriminate against any applicant on the basis of sex, race, color, age, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran or any other protected trait.

If accepted into the internship program, participants must comply with Houston Zoo appearance standards that include no visible tattoos on the face, neck or hands.

I understand and certify that: The information given on this form is true and correct, and may be verified by contacting the persons or organizations named in this application. I voluntarily offer my services with a clear understanding that there will be no monetary compensation other than the $2,000 stipend to offset living expenses. I understand there will be no promise of future employment with the Houston Zoo. I understand I must pass a criminal background check as part of my internship offer and I will adhere to the Houston Zoo volunteer policies. I will complete all necessary training for my position and accept ongoing constructive feedback from Zoo staff. I will attend required continuing education sessions, and I will complete a presentation or culminating project that I will present to the Houston Zoo staff and other interns. I will do everything I can to enhance the experience of zoo guests. My typed name below will serve as an electronic signature.*

Yes
No

Type your full name below if you agree to the terms and conditions listed above.*

Please upload your Cover Letter and Resume as a single PDF document*

Please upload your Recommendation Letter here from a professional or academic reference.*

If preferred, recommendation letters may be emailed directly to volunteer@houstonzoo.org with "HZ internship recommendation letter" in the subject line; please upload a placeholder document indicating this option. Remind references to send this document before the application deadline or you will not be considered further. Applicant name must be referenced in the letter.

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