QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
● You should possess or be in pursuit of a college degree, preferably a Bachelor’s, in a relevant field of study, such as, Education, Youth Development, Animal Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, etc.
● You are able to relate to the experience of a young person living in NYC and can offer insights from your own personal experiences.
● You should have some experience working with, coaching, or mentoring youth, ages 14-24
● You are reliable, flexible, and accountable for your actions
● You have good organizational skills, and have a working knowledge of useful office tools such as excel, google docs, word processors, etc.
● You are a self-starter, and have a high level of self-motivation, with excellent time management, and documentation skills
● You enjoy engaging with others, and are able to work as a part of a team, as well as independently
● You are outgoing, and are willing to interpret science concepts in both a classroom setting, as well as with the public at zoo exhibits
● You have great verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus
Temporary/Seasonal
$23/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.
