Bronx Zoo Jobs and Employment Information

Covering 265 acres of park lands and naturalistic habitats, Bronx Zoo is the nation's largest metropolitan wildlife preserve with more than 4,000 animals. As the flagship wildlife center of the Wildlife Conservation Society, the zoo is truly an impressive place to visit with a wide selection of fun exhibits and attractions. The major exhibits include Congo Gorilla Forest, Tiger Mountain, World of Birds and Butterfly Garden. Of course, there're much more for you to explore. For more visiting info on Bronx Zoo, visit the website below.

Homepage of Bronx Zoo

http://www.bronxzoo.com

Bronx Zoo is not only a tourist attraction for vacationers, but plays a crucial role in saving wildlife and wild places. It involves much fun when working for the urban wildlife park. Career opportunities at Bronx Zoo are as diverse as your work, from park management and operations to field conservation and research. If you're dedicated to making a difference for wildlife and wild habitats, Bronx Zoo welcomes you to join the efforts.

Bronx Zoo has four types of employment opportunities for job seekers. New York City Full Time, NYC Seasonal, Opportunities in the Field and Interns & Volunteers are all available at the zoo.

New York City Full Time - As the WCS's headquarters are based at New York City's Bronx Zoo, the zoo needs staff for global conservation, animal care, non-profit management and park operations. Now, 16 current opportunities of NYC Full Time Jobs are available at the zoo. Two positions are posted within the last 7 days.

Office Manager

- Job Description

- Responsible for planning, submitting, monitoring and reporting on budgets for the division

- Help developing goals and strategic plans for Public Affairs Division

- Keep work plans and track progress for major initiatives

- Provide overall support for Public Affairs initiatives

- Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Government Affairs, Humanities or related field

- Minimum 2 years management experience

- Great job performances and independent working skills

Another position is Point of Sale System Support Specialist that manages the point of sale for ticketing, restaurants and retail stores, including Point of Sale Software & Hardware and Point of Sale Reports. A Bachelor's Degree and three to five years experience with point of sale systems administration are required to qualify for the job. A valid NYC Driver's License is necessary.

New York City Seasonal - From March through October, Bronx Zoo has full and part-time job openings in guest service, retail sales, membership sales, animal exhibits and maintenance and other areas. Currently, there're 30 openings for this job. Just delve into three latest job postings.

Human Resources Clerk

The job aims to provide front office administrative support within the seasonal program office, like reception support, employee paperwork filing and other administrative tasks as assigned. Candidates must have a high school diploma or some college diploma is preferred. At least one year of office experience is required. Excellent written and oral communication skills and customer service orientation skills are preferred. Please note that this position works 30 hours per week from Tuesday to Saturday and pays $8-$9 per hour depending on your experience and performance.

Security Guards

Security guards must ensure zoo guests enjoy a safe experience while exploring the zoo, including medical assistance and other aids. Qualified candidates must possess a valid NYC Security License and have the ability to lift, push and carry heavy objectives. You must be able to stand or walk for long periods in severe weather conditions. The job position pays $10 per hour.

Training Specialist

Training specialists are responsible for development and implementation of Business Service Orientation and Customer Service training programs. A Bachelor's Degree and at least one year of full-time teaching experience are required. The position works at least 30 hours per week from Saturday to Tuesday, running from February to August.

Interns and Volunteers - Bronx Zoo offers a number of internships and volunteer opportunities frequently in many areas, such as guest services, public affairs, park administration and animal care. Four intern opportunities are available now. The most recent posted position is Human Resources Intern, which is an unpaid internship with 15-20 hours work per week.

- Job Responsibilities

- Assist in recruitment and on-boarding of seasonal employees

- Documenting work

- Running reports and analyzing HR data

- HR information system's data input

- Back-up support to the HR team

- Experience

- Data entry experience

- At least one year of Administrative Experience (HR field preferred)

- Pursuing BA/BS degree in Human Resources

- Excellent service orientation and interpersonal skills

Note: Bronx Zoo updates its job opportunities and job postings regularly. The jobs listed above are just a few picks. To view all job positions, please visit the following website and choose your preferred job types and locations.

Careers at Wildlife Conservation Society

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How to apply for your desired jobs? After searching for the available job postings, you can submit a resume if you're interested. Apply using the online response form with a button at the bottom of each job posting. Fill out the form with required information and click submit. If your skills and qualifications match the position you apply for, you will be contacted. If you're having any difficulty, please call 1-877-560-5656. When you're calling from outside the U.S. or Canada, please call 402-419-5617 or email at Helpdesk.lincoln@kenexa.com.

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