This
Program is designed to introduce college
students or graduates seeking theoretical
as well as hands on experience in the
many facets of the Zoo World. Participants
are exposed to a broad range of fields
inherent in Zoo operations such as administration,
public relations, development, medicine,
animal husbandry, education and many
others.
Extern
and Intern Programs provide an opportunity
to earn credit towards a degree or gain
insight and experience into career opportunities
in the zoological field.
The purpose
of Cougar Mountain Zoo’s Extern
and Intern Programs is to enrich and
to benefit. The Program is considered
a service to those who are about to
dedicate their lives, at first through
study then followed by a career, in
the quest of preserving the earth’s
vanishing wildlife and the natural world
as we know it today.
Application form for Extern or Intern
program
Application
form for Extern or Intern program
PART TIME Extern
and Intern Program
Time Commitment:
Curriculum:
Requirements:
Recognition of Achievement: |
Work 16 hours or more
per week for 12 weeks or more. This
may include weekends.
Due to the nature and duration of
time commitment, participants function
in two Departments:
Animal Care Department
Education Department
Purchase a uniform, medical coverage,
Tuberculosis Test.
Certificate of Achievement
Participants successfully fulfilling
their pre-established personal commitment
will receive a Certificate of Achievement
indicating number of hours spent
in each prescribed Curriculum discipline.
Evaluation
Personal Performance Evaluation
is optional and will be given at
the conclusion of the Program if
requested in writing by participant.
Letter of Recommendation
Participants fulfilling the entire
term of their pre-established commitment
shall receive a letter of recommendation
from appropriate Department Heads
if requested in writing.
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FULL TIME Extern
and Intern Program
Time Commitment:
Curriculum:
GENERAL CURRICULUM
Requirements:
Benefits: Stipend
Recognition of Achievement
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Work 40 hours or more per week
for 12 weeks or more. This may include
weekends.
The Full Time Extern and Intern
Program is a General Curriculum
program.
Participants in this curriculum
function in the following areas:
Zoo Animal Husbandry 50%
Assisting Zoo Keeper
Zoo Administration
5%
Working in Zoo Office
iZoo Education 40%
Assisting Education Coordinator
Zoo Development and Public Relations
5%
Assisting Development Director
Purchase a uniform, medical coverage,
Tuberculosis Test.
Limited to candidates who have completed
a degree in the animal sciences
or related fields. The purpose of
the stipend is not to serve in lieu
of salary but to assist the Candidate
with basic needs. The Candidate
must be prepared to cover personal
expenses during time of involvement.
Stipend is not given to all Candidates.
Eligibility is established on an
individual basis. Time commitment
must be six months or more. There
is no stipend for the first two
months. Stipend is $500/mo.
Certificate of Achievement
Participants successfully fulfilling
their pre-established personal commitment
will receive a Certificate of Achievement
indicating number of hours spent
in each prescribed Curriculum discipline.
Evaluation
Personal Performance Evaluation
is optional and will be given at
the conclusion of the Program if
requested in writing by participant.
Letter of Recommendation
Participants fulfilling the entire
term of their pre-established commitment
shall receive a letter of recommendation
from appropriate Department Heads
if requested in writing. |
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