QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Interested candidates should have a strong interest/background in theater and have completed or is working towards a degree in performance art
Or be part of an acting conservatory program
OR have graduated from improv training programs (like UCB or The Pit)
OR have 2 years of experience as an actor/performer
OR have presented live interpretive programs at a cultural organization
You must have availability for the full employment period and all rehearsals
Preferred (but not mandatory)
Experience in roles as a mascot character strongly preferred
Experience and current involvement in dance programs strongly preferred
Use of puppetry in a show setting
OTHER SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
You must be at least 18 years old at the time your application is submitted
You have excellent customer service skills, and are friendly and outgoing
You can remain motivated while working outside in various weather conditions
You have a high level of self-motivation; you are reliable, flexible and accountable
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and walk long distances
You must have the ability to lift 30 lbs.
You are adaptable and can navigate changing circumstances
Bilingual is a 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
As a highly visible front line staff member, you may be video and/or audio recorded, photographed or otherwise documented by guests or the Wildlife Conservation, and your image may appear in WCS-related media
This position requires work on weekends and holidays throughout the employment period. Conflicts must be announced when application is submitted and will be taken into consideration during the hiring process.
PERKS
Opportunity to hone performance skills, endurance, and professionalism
Opportunities to participate in professional development workshops
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 to visit WCS Zoos & Aquarium
Employee discounts on food, merchandise, and programs
Temporary/Seasonal
$21.00/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.
