Position: Wildlife Theater Operations Specialist
Reports to: NYA Manager of Live Interpretation
Location: NYA, in-person
Department: Education
Position Type: Part-time, Days vary throughout the year. Weekend,
evening, and holiday work required.
Salary: $24/hour
Job Summary:Major Responsibilities:The Wildlife Theater Operation Specialist main responsibility is to work with the BZ Live
Interpretation management team to ensure effective and efficient planning and event operations.
Responsibilities include:
- Support development and operations of the Wildlife Theater program
- Supervise and/or support program and operational aspects during events
- Participate in planning and development of programs
- Work with fellow Operations Specialists on leading rehearsals and stage direction
- Perform short theatrical offerings for audiences
- Maintain sound equipment, props, costumes, puppets, and other materials
- Serve as a mentor to fellow performers
- Learn and implement interpretive practices to connect visitors to WCS animals and initiatives
- Comfort in learning and performing scripted Spanish language material
- Help facilitate a fun and lively work culture
Internal Qualification RequirementsJob Qualifications:
Minimum of two years of experience, training, or schooling in the fields of theater, science,
education, and/or communications.
Experience in interpretive and/or theater program development, implementation, and
evaluation.
Ability to perform utilizing singing, dancing, acting, and puppetry.
Demonstrated ability to develop and foster working relationships.
Experience in a leadership position preferred.
Valid driver's license preferred.
Physical Demands:
Use of Keyboard, Sporadic 10-Key Occasional
Use of Mouse (or alternative input device) Occasional
Finger Manipulation (continuous 10-Key, Handwriting) Frequent
Wrist Turning (Locking/Unlocking, Door Knob) Frequent
Telephone Use Frequent
Neck Motion (Left/Right, Up/Down) Frequent
Sitting (can stand at will) Frequent
Standing (static, working at counter) Frequent
Walking Frequent
Stair Climbing Frequent
Driving (golf cart) Occasional
Lifting and carrying 0-10 lbs. Frequent
Lifting and carrying 11-20 lbs. Frequent
Lifting and carrying 21-35 lbs. Frequent
Lifting and carrying 36-50 lbs. Occasional
Workplace Conditions and Environment: This position is on-site at the Bronx Zoo. It includes outdoor work throughout various seasons.
Work Inside Occasional
Work Outside Frequent
Work Closely with Others Frequent
Work Alone Occasional
Exposure to Excess Noise Occasional
