EDUCATION
Minimum
● You are a high school graduate who has a strong interest and/or background in education, communication, public speaking and/or environmental science.
Preferred
● You are in pursuit of or have recently completed a college degree at the undergraduate level. Those with a background in education, communications, public speaking, and/or environmental science are encouraged to apply.
OTHER SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
● Applicants must be 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 have a comfort level interacting with and presenting to groups both small and large.
● You have experience with/interest in working at a touch pool, petting zoo, or handling small animals.
● You have strong public speaking skills and are comfortable using a microphone.
● You have an interest in learning about animals and conservation, and sharing information with the public.
● 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, adaptable 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) a plus- but especially Spanish.
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
● 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
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.
