Collegiate Conservation Program Application Form

Thank you for your interest in the Houston Zoo's Collegiate Conservation Program! This form does not allow you to save progress and we do not accept partial or incomplete applications. Please allow ample time and have all necessary information ready when you begin your application. Feel free to review the short answer questions before you begin to allow time to draft an excellent answer. We require at least 2 references; by listing their information you are providing consent for us to contact them. You will receive a notification confirming your application has been submitted and all applicants will be updated with their status in the first week of March.

Name*

First Last

If you feel comfortable, please list your pronouns.

Ex. she/her, he/him, they/them

Address*

Please list a permanent address; one where you can easily receive mail.

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:

Will you be at least 18 years old by June 6, 2022?*

Yes
No

Have you lived internationally for more than 6 months in 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

Are you a high school graduate or equivalent?*

Yes
No

Are you currently enrolled in a college, university, or institute of higher learning?*

Yes
No

If yes, what year will you be entering in Fall 2022?*

Ex. sophomore, junior, senior

Expected Graduation Date*

Name of college, university, or institute of higher learning.*

Address of college, university, or institute of higher learning.

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

What degree are you currently pursuing?*

Please list contact information for your faculty advisor below.

Name*

First Last

Phone*

Email*

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, please explain and include number of credit hours if applicable.

Will your school require a report/response from the Houston Zoo?*

Yes
No

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

What interests you about this experience? What are you hoping to learn or achieve by participating in the Collegiate Conservation Program at the Houston Zoo?*

How do you foresee saving animals in the wild or contributing to conservation in your future career?*

Is there a professional skill you'd like to learn or improve? If so, what is it and how do you plan to do so?*

What does being part of a team mean to you? If accepted, how will your individual perspective contribute to our intern group?*

References

First Reference*

Name, Email, Phone Number, Relationship to Applicant

Second Reference*

Name, Email, Phone Number, Relationship to Applicant

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 Children's Zoo?*

Yes
No

Do you understand you are unlikely to have access to behind the scenes areas of the Zoo?*

Yes
No

Do you understand that the Collegiate Conservation Program is an unpaid internship; however, if accepted, you will receive a $3,400 stipend to offset living expenses incurred during the program?*

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 and humidity for extended periods of time?*

Yes
No

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

Please insert a link if through a website other than the Houston Zoo.

Is there anything else you would like to share with us?

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 vulgar 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 $3,400 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 this program and will adhere to Houston Zoo volunteer policies. I will complete all necessary training for this program and accept ongoing constructive feedback from Zoo staff. I will complete a presentation or culminating project with the intern team that I will take part in presenting to Houston Zoo staff and community partners. I will do everything I can to enhance the experience of colleagues and Zoo guests.

Consent*

I agree to these terms and conditions.

Please upload your cover letter and resume as a single PDF document.*

Please title the document as follows: Last Name, First Name - Cover Letter & Resume

Max. file size: 100 MB.

Please upload a PDF of your recommendation letter from a professional or academic reference.*

Please title the document as follows: Last Name, First Name - Reference Letter

Max. file size: 100 MB.

If preferred, recommendation letters may be emailed directly to education@houstonzoo.org with "CCP Recommendation Letter - Last Name, First Name" in the subject line. If choosing this option, please upload a placeholder document here indicating as such. Remind references to send this document before the application deadline; letters received after February 28th will not be accepted and your application will be considered incomplete.

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