Job Description
Position: Bronx Zoo Live Interpretation Coordinator
Reports to: BZ Manager of Live Interpretation
Positions managed: Visitor Engagement Associates, Wildlife Theater Performers,
Adult Volunteers
Location: BZ, in-person
Department: Education
Position Type: Part-time, Days vary throughout the year. Weekend, evening, and holiday work required.
o Busy Season - April-December: 5 days a week; Thursday-Monday
Must be able to work Saturday & Sundays, holidays, and various morning and/or evening events as needed. Must be available in the evenings for seasonal events (October-January)
o Winter Season - January-March: Approximately 2-4 days per week, with some flexibility in
which days are worked.
Salary: $26/hour
Job Summary:
The Coordinator of Live Interpretation is a position that will provide programmatic, administrative, and operational support to the Live Interoperation program at the Bronx Zoo, which facilitates visitor engagement utilizing paid staff interprets, volunteer interpreters, and performers. You will be a valued member of the Live Interpretation team along with the Manager of Live Interpretation, Youth Development Coordinator, and Asst. Director of Live Interpretation, which is nestled in the Education Department. This is a great opportunity for those interested in supporting staff and volunteers involved in conservation education utilizing interpretive techniques and theatrical arts.
Major Responsibilities:
The Live Interpretation Coordinator's main responsibility is to ensure adult volunteers, engagement staff, and performers have the tools needed to facilitate educational programming for Bronx Zoo visitors.
Responsibilities Include:- Provide administrative and logistical support for the BZ Live Interpretive team including record keeping, assisting with timesheet collection, staff/volunteer scheduling, facilitating tour bookings, and maintaining organized and clean storage and staff areas.
- Supervise interpretative staff and volunteer daily operations.
- Help develop, coordinate, and provide logistical support for volunteer led tours for school groups and other volunteer activities. Lead occasional tours for school visitors and other groups.
- Support the 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 utilizing databases, spreadsheets, and other types of data software.
- Assist Manager of Live Interpretation with development and facilitation of training for engagement staff and volunteers.
- Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders in departments around the park and education staff in various areas of the Education Department.
- Support a safe, fun, and lively learning environment for all visitors and staff.
Internal Qualification RequirementsJob 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 with recruiting, training, performance evaluation, and continuing education with staff and/or volunteers
Experience cultivating and working with diverse audiences
Valid driver's license
Experience in interpretive and/or theater program development, implementation, and evaluation
Demonstrated ability to develop and foster strong internal and external relationships
Physical Demands
The physical demands include but are not limited to the use of a Keyboard, 10-key, Mouse, and Telephone Use, Handwriting, Sitting, Standing, Crouching, Kneeling, Bending, Walking, Stair Climbing, minimal Driving, and Lifting up to 50lbs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Disclaimer
WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging in a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and looking for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories.
It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities. The organization complies with the spirit and intent of relevant local laws and WCS’s employment policies.
Note that the salary offer will reflect the selected candidate’s individual experiences, skills and qualifications, internal equity, work location and country of work.
