EDUCATION
Minimum
● You are a high school graduate who…
○ …has a strong interest and/or background in environmental science, theater, and/or education
or
○ …has acting experience or improvisational training
Preferred
● You are in pursuit of or have recently completed a college degree. Those with a background in education, theater, early childhood development, psychology, and/or environmental science are encouraged to apply.
OTHER SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
● You must be at least 18 years old at the time your application is submitted
● You are a confident public speaker and have enthusiastic presentation skills
● You are comfortable and can remain motivated while working outside in different weather conditions.
● You have a high level of self-motivation; you are reliable, flexible and accountable.
● You enjoy being imaginative & connecting with nature and sharing that experience with others.
● Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and travel efficiently across long distances within the zoo.
● You have excellent customer service skills, and are friendly and outgoing.
● You have the ability to work independently, as part of a team and across departments.
● You have excellent verbal communication skills to help interpret science concepts in a fast paced learning environment.
● Bilingual (in any language) a plus
● You have worked with children and/or the public in formal or informal learning environments (plus).
● You have worked with large groups and/or with learners of all ages (plus).
WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT
● We work in a fun environment, in a natural, park-like setting, surrounded by amazing wildlife
● We value team members and community partners from all backgrounds and cultures with different skills, abilities, and perspectives
● We ensure that everyone has an opportunity to fully contribute to our mission
PERKS
● Opportunities to grow at WCS through a professional development workshop series
● Parking at the Bronx Zoo and New York Aquarium with a staff permit
● Access for employees to visit WCS Zoos & Aquarium on days off with their staff ID
● Courtesy guest tickets after 45 days of employment in good standing to visit WCS Zoos & Aquarium
● Employee discounts on food, merchandise, and programs
● And more!
Temporary/Seasonal
$20/hr
WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run programs spanning more than 3 million biologically critical square miles in nearly 60 countries and all the world's oceans. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our nearly 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.
