Apply to YPOP Class of 2023

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Apply to the Young Professionals for Olmsted Parks (YPOP) by December 31, 2022. Begin your application below!

There is no fee to apply for the program; the $250 entry fee will only be due once accepted into the program. For this application, please prepare the following items beforehand as you will be required to complete it in one sitting: (1) Most recent resume – PDF preferred, (2) Headshot – JPEG or PNG, 1:1 ratio, min. 800×800 pixels, (3) 1 letter of recommendation – PDF preferred.

Click here to preview the online application. For any questions, please contact Zhi Ting Phua at Zhi@bfloparks.org or call (716) 838-1249, ext. 31.

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What are three things that you would like to take away from the YPOP program?*

Have you been involved in any other Professional Development/Leadership programs within the community? If yes, please indicate below. (e.g. Leadership Buffalo)*

Your answer will not affect your application.

What is your favorite part of Buffalo's Olmsted Park System?*

Have you heard of the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy?*

Yes

Your answer will not affect your application

Name*

First Last

Email*

Enter Email Confirm Email

Phone*

Do you reside within the City of Buffalo?*

Yes

Address*

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

Date of Birth*

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Are there any specific accommodations that you would like to request to aid in your full participation in YPOP Class of 2023?

E.g. interpretation, translation, mobility assistance

What is your employment status?

Freelance

Part-time

Full-time

Unemployed

Prefer not to say

Other

What is your most recent job title? (if applicable)

What is the name of your most recent employer? Please provide an overview of the industry. (if applicable)

How would you be covering the $250 application fee to this program?

My employer has agreed to cover the application fee

I will request for my employer to cover the fee, but not sure yet

I will personally cover the application fee

I am interested in applying for a scholarship to cover the fee

I am not sure how to answer this question yet

The application fee of $250 helps to cover the cost of the program, such as food, venue rental as needed, compensation to speakers, etc. We encourage participants to request your employer to cover the fee. As a form of appreciation, BOPC will thank your company on social media and on the YPOP website. If you are unable to cover the application fee through your employer or by yourself, scholarships are available upon request. If you are a Moog employee, you may skip this question.

Were you referred by another individual to join YPOP? If yes, please indicate their name.

Please attach your resume here.*

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, jpeg, Max. file size: 5 MB.

PDF preferred

Please attach your headshot here.*

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, jpeg, Max. file size: 5 MB.

JPEG or PNG, 1:1 ratio, min. 800x800 pixels

Please attach 1 reference letter here.

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, jpeg, Max. file size: 50 MB.

If you are a Moog employee, you may skip this section. If you do not have your reference letter at the moment, you may still proceed with the application and email the letter to Zhi@bfloparks.org separately.

What gender do you identify with?

Woman

Man

Non-binary

Prefer not to say

Other

What race or ethnicity do you identify with? [Select all that apply]

African American

Asian

Caucasion

Latino or Hispanic

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other/Unknown

Prefer not to say

If you selected "Other/Unknown" in the previous question regarding your race or ethnicity, we would love to learn more about you. Please share more information below. (Optional to answer)

Where did you hear about YPOP?*

Employer

Step Out Buffalo

Instagram

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Apply to YPOP Class of 2023

Apply to the Young Professionals for Olmsted Parks (YPOP) by December 31, 2022. Begin your application below!

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