What are the responsibilities and job description for the NYA Wild Animal Encounter Host position at Wildlife Conservation Society?
Department: New York Aquarium Animal Department
Title: Wild Animal Encounter Host
Employment Type: Seasonal
Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $18-$20 per hour
Reports To: Supervisor of Marine Mammals and Birds
Schedule: Friday – Sunday with occasional Monday; including holidays
Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Position Summary
The Wild Animal Encounter Host is the representative of the New York Aquarium/ The Wildlife Conservation Society who interacts directly with the participants of the programs. This individual is responsible for the safety of the animals, the safety of the participants, and for all entertainment and educational aspects of the program.
Responsibilities
The Host prepares the program elements each day, responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Checking in paid participants
• Ensuring all elements in the program are in place and ready to be used in the programs
• Interacting with the Trainer that will be working with the animal that will perform in the program
• Take photograph of encounter sessions
• Adhering to all WCS/NYA/Animal Department policies.
Title: Wild Animal Encounter Host
Employment Type: Seasonal
Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $18-$20 per hour
Reports To: Supervisor of Marine Mammals and Birds
Schedule: Friday – Sunday with occasional Monday; including holidays
Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Position Summary
The Wild Animal Encounter Host is the representative of the New York Aquarium/ The Wildlife Conservation Society who interacts directly with the participants of the programs. This individual is responsible for the safety of the animals, the safety of the participants, and for all entertainment and educational aspects of the program.
Responsibilities
The Host prepares the program elements each day, responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Checking in paid participants
• Ensuring all elements in the program are in place and ready to be used in the programs
• Interacting with the Trainer that will be working with the animal that will perform in the program
• Take photograph of encounter sessions
• Adhering to all WCS/NYA/Animal Department policies.
Salary : $18 - $20
