Animal Program Education Advisor Application

The primary objective of the education advisor working with Animal Programs is to assist with developing, distributing and/or enhancing the environmental awareness programs that provide the foundation for the attitudinal changes needed for conservation and stewardship practices. Other roles of the education advisor include fundraising, public relations, cultivation of partnerships with other organizations, providing valuable linkages with in-situ conservation, as well as activities at AZA zoos and aquariums.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Date

Last Name

First Name

Middle Initial

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION

Organization Name

Your Title/Position

Length of time employed at a zoo/aquarium

Organization Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Work Phone

Work Email

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Home Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Cell Phone

Personal Email

May we contact you at home? YesNo

EDUCATION ADVISOR INTERESTS

Why are you interested in being an education advisor?

Please list the species/taxa/geographic area that you are interested in working with:

Do you have a special interest, enthusiasm and curiosity regarding this species, group or area? Yes No

If yes, please describe fully.

Would you consider a different species/taxa/geographic area? YesNo

Please explain:

Are you interested in working with one or more partners as an education team for this project? Yes No

Will you have time to dedicate to this project? The commitment can be considerable and involve work on your own time. Yes No

Explain

Will your institution support your time and provide internet access for your work on this project? Yes No

Will your institution support travel expenses (annual conference/mid-year meeting) for your work on this project? Yes No*

*Answering No to this question does not preclude you from being accepted as an Advisor.

Do you have approval of your Director and immediate supervisor? YesNo

What experiences and skills can you offer to the Animal Program in which you are interested?

Please describe fully.

Please list your membership in professional, educational or civic organizations that might be of interest to the Animal Program in which you are interested.

PLEASE INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION:

A Letter of Support from your Institution

Your Resume/CV