CPZ Youth Engagement Assistant Coordinator
Company: Wildlife Conservation Society
Location: New York
Posted on: February 25, 2021
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Job Description:
CPZ Youth Engagement Assistant Coordinator Central Park Zoo
Temporary/Seasonal CPZ-EDUCATION Job Description Job Title: Youth
Engagement Assistant Coordinator
Location: Central Park Zoo
Department: EDUCATION
Reports to: Coordinator of Volunteers/Youth Development
Type: Temporary
Rate: $ 20
Schedule: Feb-June (25 hrs/week); July-August (35 hrs/week)
POSITION SUMMARY
The Wildlife Conservation Society's (WCS) Education Department is
hiring 5 part-time Youth Engagement Assistant Coordinators across
its five New York Zoos & Aquarium including: Bronx Zoo (1), Central
Park Zoo (1), Prospect Park Zoo (1), Queens Zoo (1), and New York
Aquarium (1). You will work part-time for the Wildlife Conservation
Society (WCS) as a valued team member of the Education Division.
You will engage with and oversee youth ages 14-24, serving in
volunteer, intern, and part-time positions. You will develop these
youth by helping them to learn and acquire job skills, to explore
career opportunities, and to share the mission of the Wildlife
Conservation Society with zoo visitors and an online audience. You
will build a more diverse, inclusive community of youth who value
wildlife and wild places, are scientifically literate, and are
mobilized for conservation change. You will reach thousands of
members of the public by helping youth to create educational
content and teach others about science and inspire conservation
action. You will gain valuable management experience in the field
of informal science education and interpretation. This position
will be partially in-person and partially virtual.
WHO WE ARE
WCS saves wildlife and wild places worldwide through science,
conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value
nature. To achieve this, we harness the power of our Global
Conservation Program in nearly 60 nations, in all the world's
oceans, and our five wildlife parks in New York City - Bronx Zoo,
Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, and New York
Aquarium - visited by 4 million people annually. We combine our
expertise in the field, zoos, and aquarium to achieve our
conservation mission.
The WCS Education Department works across our Zoos & Aquarium. We
inspire a diverse and inclusive movement of conservation advocates
by sparking connections with animals and nature, improving
scientific literacy through hands-on investigation, and engaging
constituents in stewardship and action to conserve wildlife and
wild places.
YOUR PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
You will work collaboratively with the Youth Development and Live
Interpretation teams to:
-----Recruit, select, and train youth volunteers, interns, and
part-time employees.
-----Support in the design, creation, development, and execution of
an interactive and engaging educational experience for youth
interns & volunteers as well as for in-park visitors.
-----Play a key role in the day-to-day oversight and support of
youth programs (both in-person on site, and virtual) including
leading meetings, providing supervision, giving feedback, and
ensuring key deadlines are met. *NOTE: THE POSITIONS AT BRONX ZOO
AND NEW YORK AQUARIUM WILL BE PRIMARILY VIRTUAL, WITH LIMITED
IN-PARK ACTIVITY)
-----Serve as a mentor and respected advisor to youth
-----Create and maintain weekly schedules and track requirements
such as training status, attendance, and performance
-----Create a warm, welcoming, and fun environment for youth
-----Support the Education Department and Adult Volunteer program
as needed
-----Attend regular meetings as needed
-- Qualification Requirements QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
-----You should possess a or be in pursuit of a college degree,
preferably a Bachelor's, in a relevant field of study, such as,
Education, Youth Development, Animal Science, Environmental
Science, Biology, Ecology, etc.
-----You should have some experience working with, coaching, or
mentoring youth, ages 14-24
-----You are reliable, flexible, and accountable for your
actions
-----You have good organizational skills, and have a working
knowledge of useful office tools such as excel, google docs, word
processors, etc.
-----You are a self-starter, and have a high level of
self-motivation, with excellent time management, and documentation
skills
-----You enjoy engaging with others, and are able to work as a part
of a team, as well as independently
-----You are outgoing, and are willing to interpret science
concepts in both a classroom setting, as well as with the public at
zoo exhibits
-----You have experience teaching or learning in a virtual
environment
-----You have great verbal and written communication skills.
Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus
Workplace Conditions and Environment
-----We value team members and community partners from all
backgrounds and cultures with different skills, abilities, and
perspectives
-----We ensure that everyone has an opportunity to fully contribute
to our mission.
-----Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. and to perform light physical
activity
-----Applicants must be available for full employment period to be
considered
WCS is proud to be an equal opportunity employment workplace
dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. We are
committed to cultivating an inclusive work and learning environment
and look for future team members who share that same value.
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Keywords: Wildlife Conservation Society, New York , CPZ Youth Engagement Assistant Coordinator, Other , New York, New York
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