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Live Interpretation Coordinator, Bronx ZooWildlife Conservation Society • Bronx, NY, United States
Live Interpretation Coordinator, Bronx Zoo

Live Interpretation Coordinator, Bronx Zoo

Wildlife Conservation Society • Bronx, NY, United States
4 days ago
Salary
$26.00 hourly
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Bronx Zoo Live Interpretation Coordinator

WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world's premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.

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.

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)

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 Interpretation 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.
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