Animal Care Internship Application

We are currently offering Animal Care internships in four departments for the Summer internship program, and each department has a limited number of positions.

Please select your first, second, third, and fourth position preferences for the animal care internship. Please note that while we take preferences into consideration, we cannot guarantee placement with your first or second choice.

First Choice*

Second Choice*

Third Choice*

Fourth Choice*

Have you ever applied to work, intern, and/or volunteer with Southwick's Zoo or EARTH Ltd?*

Yes, I have previously worked or interned here
Yes, I have applied but have not worked or interned here
No

If yes, when and what position?*

When and what position did you apply for?*

How did you learn about our internships?*

If other, please provide more information.*

Name*

First Last

Please select your pronouns*

He/Him
She/Her
They/Them
Other
Prefer not to answer

You may select as many as are applicable.

Email*

Phone*

Age*

College Information

School*

Year in School*

Graduation Date (year only)*

Please enter your expected date of graduation or the year you graduated.

Major/Minor*

Current GPA*

Are you earning college credit for this internship? If so, how many hours do you need to complete? What type of documentation will you require?*

Availability

Date available to start*

Please note that this application is for Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 internships ONLY. If you are looking to apply for Summer 2023, please check back in December/January.

Approximate internship end date*

Availability*

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Please specify any time restrictions for the days you are available.

Will you have reliable transportation?*

Yes
No

If not, please explain.*

Will you require vacation time?*

What would you like to learn in your internship?*

What kind of responsibilities do you expect to have in this internship?*

What concerns do you have (if any) about completing your internship?*

I have successfully completed coursework in:*

Please select all college level courses you have completed. Hold ctrl to select multiple items.

Please list any additional relevant coursework

Do you have any experience working with children and/or adults? If yes, please explain.*

Do you have any experience with public speaking? This may include presentations in a classroom setting or broader public speaking opportunities. If yes, please explain.*

Do you have any animal care experience? If yes, please list types of animals you have experience with and the context of care (e.g., lab, zoo, petsitting, etc.)*

Do you have any experience with positive reinforcement training? If yes, please explain.*

Please list any special skills or abilities that you think would benefit the zoo.

Please list past or present membership in any zoological, conservation, humane, or related organizations.

Please upload your: 1.) Resume, 2.) Cover Letter, AND 3.) List of 3 References. Documents must be pdfs which may be separate or combined into one document.*

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 32 MB.

Please note that a resume, cover letter, and list of 3 references are required. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

I am fully aware of the potential hazards of human health from handling, treating, and caring for animals and I accept the risk of these hazards voluntarily. I will indemnify and hold harmless Southwick’s Zoo and its employees for any loss or injury that may result from my voluntary handling, treating, and caring for animals, whether caused by negligence of the releasees or otherwise.

Electronic Signature*

Date*