Minimum Qualifications
● Currently in pursuit of a bachelor's degree or equivalent in Education, Youth
Development, Animal Science, Environmental Science, Biology, or similar.
● One-year experience working with, or mentoring youth, ages 14-24.
● Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to facilitate training for
large groups of youth.
● Ability to work within a highly team-oriented environment.
● Reliable, flexible and accountable.
● Weekend availability is required.
Preferred Qualifications
● Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Education, Youth Development, Animal Science,
Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, etc.
● Demonstrated experience working with, coaching, or mentoring youth, ages 14-24.
● Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Workplace Conditions and Environment
● 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.
● Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. and to perform light physical activity.
● Ability to work outside during various weather conditions.
● This position requires a Wednesday-Sunday schedule for most of the year; candidates
must be available to work both Saturdays and Sundays.
Benefits and Perks
● We value creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and building a culture
where everyone is welcomed and can flourish.
● As part time staff, you will receive access to all WCS parks (Bronx Zoo, New York
Aquarium, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, and Prospect Park Zoo).
Part-Time
$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.
