QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
Minimum
● You are a high school graduate that has a strong interest and/or background in environmental science, theater, and/or education.
Preferred
● You are in pursuit of or have recently completed a college degree at the undergraduate or graduate level. Those with a background in education, early childhood development, psychology, and/or environmental science are encouraged. A background and/or experience in the theatrical/performance arts is preferred.
OTHER SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
● Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time the application is submitted.
● You have worked with young children or groups in formal or informal learning environments.
● You enjoy being imaginative & connecting with nature and sharing that experience with others.
● You have the ability to remain patient, even in a busy, high-energy environment.
● You have a high level of self-motivation; you are reliable, flexible and accountable.
● You have excellent customer service skills and are friendly and outgoing.
● You have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
● Bilingual (in any language) skills are a plus.
PERKS
● 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.
Temporary/Seasonal
$20/hour
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.
