06-Feb-2025

New York Aquarium

Temporary/Seasonal

NYA-ADMISSIONS

Internal Job Description

Location: New York Aquarium 
Department:  Admissions & Parking 
Title:  Admissions & Parking Associate
Employment Type:  Temporary 
Status:  Non-Exempt 
Grade Level:  Hourly 
Pay Rate:  $16.50/hour   
Schedule: Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and during school breaks. Schedule varies and is dependent on weather and guest attendance; schedule subject to change and may require late shift hours of up to 11 pm for special programs.

Earn your stripes and wear them proudly with the team in Admissions! In a fun, fast-paced environment, your work will help our guests make the most of their zoo experience. From ticket & membership sales, to checking tickets, to parking operations, to running the 4D Theater, your work will have meaningful contributions to the mission of WCS while gaining valuable experiences that can impact and advance your career goals.

Admissions & Parking Associate
Essential duties may include:

•    Handle all in-park ticket & membership sales 
•    Validate tickets and admit entry into the park and various exhibits/attractions
•    Direct guests to park vehicles in designated parking locations 
•    Actively promote and inform guests about our diverse assortment of premium products; such as memberships
•    Process all transactions through the ticketing point-of-sale system
•    Assist with the operation of the New York Aquarium 4D Theater

Qualification Requirements

•    Ability to smile
•    Ability to engage in park related conversation with the general public 
•    Ability to stand for long periods of time
•    Ability to lift and/or move 20-50 pounds
•    Comfortable being exposed to cold and hot weather conditions
•    Ability to work well within a team 
•    Successfully be able to learn cash register responsibilities
•    Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

EOE/ AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
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Internal Qualification Requirements

Qualification Requirements

•    Ability to smile
•    Ability to engage in park related conversation with the general public 
•    Ability to stand for long periods of time
•    Ability to lift and/or move 20-50 pounds
•    Comfortable being exposed to cold and hot weather conditions
•    Ability to work well within a team 
•    Successfully be able to learn cash register responsibilities
•    Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

EOE/ AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
#LI-DNI

Salary Range

$16.50/hour