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First name

Last name

Phone

Country/Region

Address

City

Zip / Postal code

Academic Affiliation and Advisor

Major

Expected Graduation Date

Quarter Applied For

Winter

Spring

Summer

Fall

How many hours per week will you be available?

How many credits you will be enrolled for during the internship?

Will you be available for the entire 2 week internship?

Yes

If no, please explain

What date are you available for this internship?

What date do you need to conclude this internship?

Does your school require a report/response from Zoo Staff

Yes

Please select your requested internship field (more than one can be selected by holding down the command/windows button)

Academic Reference 1 Name and Occupation

Phone and E-mail Address

Academic Reference 2 Name and Occupation

Phone and E-mail Address

Academic Reference 3 Name and Occupation

Phone and E-mail Address

Why do you want to become an intern with the Jackson Zoo

Why do you want to intern with the section you have selected?

What strengths do you have that make you the best internship candidate for the selected area(s)?

How will your previous work experiences help you to succeed in your selected section?

Please read and answer the following yes or no questions. 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 all internships are unpaid?

Yes

Do you understand that all animals at the Jackson Zoo are wild and considered dangerous?

Yes

Do you understand that you will not be allowed to touch any animals at the zoo unless instructed to do so by full time staff?

Yes

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

Yes

Do you mind contact with animal diets (worms, mice, fish, etc) or fecal matter?

Yes

Do you mind being out in the rain?

Yes

Do you have concerns with getting dirty or sweaty?

Yes

Can you tolerate the heat for extended periods of time?

Yes

Are you uncomfortable around any specific type of animal? If so, which one(s)?

How did you hear about the Jackson Zoo internship program?

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

Applicants must be willing and able to provide documentation necessary for background checks.

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 or promise of future employment with the Jackson Zoo. I will adhere to the Jackson Zoo volunteer policies and procedures, I will complete all necessary training for my position and accept ongoing constructive feedback from zoo staff, I will complete a presentation or culminating project that I will present to the Jackson Zoo staff and other interns, I will do everything I can to enhance the experience of zoo guests.

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Please upload your cover letter, a resume and recommendation letters. These three additional elements must be submitted for you to be considered for this position.

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