What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Associate position at Wildlife Conservation Society?
Job Description
Position: Communications Associate
Reports to: SVP of Communications
Positions Managed: N/A
Location: Bronx Zoo/Hybrid
Department: Public Affairs
Scope: Support of the WCS SVP of Communications and WCS Communications Headquarters Team
Position Type: Full-Time
About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
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.
Job Summary
Provides critical and administrative support to the SVP of Communications by assisting with all aspects of the communications team’s work to message the organization’s priorities and stories across earned, shared, and owned communications channels.
Major Responsibilities
WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging in a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and looking for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories.
It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities. The organization complies with the spirit and intent of relevant local laws and WCS’s employment policies.
Note that the salary offer will reflect the selected candidate’s individual experiences, skills and qualifications, internal equity, work location and country of work.
Salary Range
$55,000.00 to 65,000.00
Position: Communications Associate
Reports to: SVP of Communications
Positions Managed: N/A
Location: Bronx Zoo/Hybrid
Department: Public Affairs
Scope: Support of the WCS SVP of Communications and WCS Communications Headquarters Team
Position Type: Full-Time
About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
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.
Job Summary
Provides critical and administrative support to the SVP of Communications by assisting with all aspects of the communications team’s work to message the organization’s priorities and stories across earned, shared, and owned communications channels.
Major Responsibilities
- Provides critical and administrative support to the SVP of Communications by assisting with all aspects of the communications team’s work to message the organization’s priorities and stories across earned, shared, and owned communications channels
- Manage complex team administrative work requiring the use of independent judgment and initiative
- Manage the schedule and calendar of the SVP of Communications
- Manage news media lists
- Produce communications metric reports
- Edit and copyedit all materials as needed
- Help staff news media visits to the five parks in NYC including Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, and New York Aquarium
- Perform special assignments and prepare reports at the direction of the SVP of Communications
- Performs other related work as assigned
- Help staff news media events in person and remotely
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Must be able to easily work on site at any of our zoos and aquarium in NYC
- Professionalism and discretion are a must in the handling of confidential information.
- Technical proficiency and problem-solving skills related to IT support and troubleshooting, and cloud-based environments (web-based applications) are a plus
- Bachelor’s Degree required/with an emphasis on a degree in communications and or journalism
- A minimum of 2-4 years of professional experience is required
- Friendly, courteous, and professional disposition in person and over the phone
- Strong client service orientation
- Interest in international conservation and zoos and aquariums a plus
- Interest and some experience in communications
- Solid MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Ability to design graphics for written materials a plus
- Must be able to easily work on site at any of our zoos and aquarium in NYC
- Professionalism and discretion are a must in the handling of confidential information.
- Technical proficiency and problem-solving skills related to IT support and troubleshooting, and cloud-based environments (web-based applications) are a plus
- Bachelor’s Degree required/with an emphasis on a degree in communications and or journalism
- A minimum of 2-4 years of professional experience is required
- Friendly, courteous, and professional disposition in person and over the phone
- Strong client service orientation
- Interest in international conservation and zoos and aquariums a plus
- Interest and some experience in communications
- Solid MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Ability to design graphics for written materials a plus
- The physical demands include but are not limited to 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.
- The workplace conditions and environment of the role include working indoors, closely with others, and/or alone, exposure to excess noise, operate power tools and equipment and use sharp tools and equipment.
WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging in a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and looking for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories.
It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities. The organization complies with the spirit and intent of relevant local laws and WCS’s employment policies.
Note that the salary offer will reflect the selected candidate’s individual experiences, skills and qualifications, internal equity, work location and country of work.
Salary Range
$55,000.00 to 65,000.00
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000
