Live Interpretation Coordinator, Bronx Zoo

Major Responsibilities

• 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.
• Aid the 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.

Qualification Requirements

• 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.
• Cultivate and work 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.