Part-Time Live Interpretation Coordinator

Wildlife Conservation Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo is seeking a part-time Live Interpretation Coordinator in the Education Department. The in-person role reports to the BZ Manager of Live Interpretation and supports staff, volunteers, and performers to engage visitors through interpretive programs.

You will supervise operations, organize tours, assist with Wildlife Theater, manage supplies, collect metrics, and help train volunteers, all while maintaining a safe, fun learning environment for guests

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in biology, environmental science, conservation, education, or a related field.
• Experience in interpretation at a zoo, museum, park, or other related setting.
• Experience recruiting, training, performance evaluation, and continuing education with staff and/or volunteers.
• Experience cultivating and working with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support for the BZ Live Interpretive team including record keeping, timesheet collection, staff/volunteer scheduling, tour bookings, and maintaining organized storage and staff areas.
• Supervise interpretative staff and volunteer daily operations.
• Help develop and coordinate volunteer-led tours for school groups and other activities; lead occasional tours for school visitors and other groups.
• Support planning, production, and supervision of seasonal Wildlife Theater programming.
• Assemble, troubleshoot, and maintain supplies and equipment used for shows and interpretive activities.
• Support collection and dissemination of metrics using databases and spreadsheets.

Skills

Interpretation experience

Staff training

Diverse audiences

Relationship building

Driver's license

Education

BS/BA in biology or related field

Job description

Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo is seeking a part-time Live Interpretation Coordinator in the Education Department. The in-person role reports to the BZ Manager of Live Interpretation and supports staff, volunteers, and performers to engage visitors through interpretive programs.

You will supervise operations, organize tours, assist with Wildlife Theater, manage supplies, collect metrics, and help train volunteers, all while maintaining a safe, fun learning environment for guests