CPZ Visitor Engagement Associate

This is a seasonal part-time position for the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) as a valued member of the Education Department at the Central Park Zoo. You will educate thousands of zoo visitors by leading engaging activities and giving talks at exhibits throughout the zoo.

Requirements

• Facilitate engagement activities, utilizing interpretive techniques and the arts
• Facilitate public chats and narrations for small and large crowds at a variety of zoo exhibits
• Learn, memorize, and perform a selection of short, engaging, theatrical sing-alongs at various times throughout each day
• Provide visitors with a memorable and positive experience by demonstrating the best possible customer service at all times
• Work closely with members of staff to ensure that interpretive stations/locations are well staffed, well stocked, well maintained, and safe for guests at all times
• Teach visitors to make connections between animal exhibits, wildlife conservation, & their daily lives
• Participate in the upkeep of a safe, fun, and lively learning environment for all visitors and staff by providing and accepting feedback
• Assist with special early morning and evening events, and other Education department programming as needed

Benefits

• Paid $20/hour