Wildlife conservation society jobs

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The Wildlife Conservation Society, which has headquarters at the Bronx Zoo in New York City, seeks candidates for four basic job types: full time, seasonal, field work and internships/volunteers. Jobs may be based at the N.Y. headquarters or at one of the organization's 64 locations worldwide. Herman D. Smith, vice president of human resources, says he has hundreds of positions to fill for the summer of 2011. He also is looking for expert fundraisers.

1. Full-Time Employees

   • Full-time employees of the Wildlife Conservation Society hold positions in such areas as animal care, education, curatorial science, information technology and human resources. The organization's mission is to save wildlife and wild places through education, global conservation, science and management of the planet's largest system of urban wildlife parks.

     Employees are housed at the Center for Global Conservation on the C.V. Starr Campus at the Bronx Zoo. There are more than 100 WCS researchers, conservationists and support staff at this location. Employment benefits include health insurance, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, pension plan, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, and tuition reimbursement.

   Seasonal Employees

   • Each year from March through October, WCS hires hundreds of seasonal employees to assist and inform guests at the New York City zoos and aquariums. WCS seeks seasonal employees who can work full- or part-time schedules, and are dependable, ready to help customers, able to work weekends, holidays and in a variety of outdoor weather conditions, and who possess a positive attitude.

     Positions in this category include park operations, sales, animal care, food service and maintenance of the grounds. As of 2011, pay begins at $7.25 and varies according to the position available. WCS also provides incentives and promotional opportunities for seasonal employees.

   Field Employees

   • WCS has operations in more than 64 countries and several field sites. The organization's global conservation program spans North America, Latin America, Africa, Asia and marine areas. Field employees may be stationed at any one of the international locations or the N.Y. headquarters. Field positions include jobs in financial administration, program management, conservation diplomacy and field research. Many of these positions require technical and/or scientific expertise. Field employees are given a diverse benefits package that is based on the nature of their position and field location.

   Interns & Volunteers

   • If you're passionate about saving wildlife or conservation programs, a job as an intern or volunteer with WCS may be the perfect fit for you. Volunteers and interns in New York City work in one of the four zoos or the aquarium. Internships and volunteer work are provided in such areas as administration, public affairs, animal care, education and guest services. Internship positions may be paid or unpaid.

Source: www.ehow.com

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