Facility
Wildlife Conservation Society: Bronx Zoo
Closing Date
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Description
Position Title: Associate Manager, Government & Community Affairs
Location: Bronx Zoo
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Public Affairs
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.
Public Affairs’ Mission is to inspire and activate a diverse, influential audience that is invested and empowered to contribute to the conservation of wildlife and wild places. We do this through impactful communications and advocacy advancing WCS’s science, field work in nearly 60 countries around the world and its five zoos and aquarium in New York City. We forge valuable relationships and partnerships with governments, communities, the private sector, and NGOs; and by sharing information resources including the historic record of WCS’s 125 years of leadership in wildlife conservation and zoological expertise.
Position Objectives:
The Associate Manager, Government & Community Affairs is a full-time position based in the Public Affairs division of Wildlife Conservation Society located at the Bronx Zoo, Bronx, NY. This position serves in a project management capacity to execute all Public Affairs events, support VIP visits, government application and report submission, communication collateral and data management.
Principal Responsibilities:
Organize in-park community events, press events, and other internal and external Public Affairs events, working closely with Senior Manager, Public Affairs Organize and support VIP tours
Manage on-site and off-site tabling opportunities and in-park advocacy engagement such as petition signature collection
Make preparations for all onsite and offsite community engagement
Organize youth for civic engagement opportunities and various events
Oversee contributions to and review of government reports and applications, department monthly updates and newsletters, invitations, various contact lists
Update, assemble and distribute internal and external communications and materials such as briefing folders, factsheets, letters, presentations, email newsletter, and email design
Track relevant city and state legislation related to cultural organizations
Oversee, organize and maintain data and document management as needed including contacts and list maintenance, information organization, and lobby reporting through Salesforce
Oversee Community Access Program
Serve as liaison to community-based partners and NYC agencies
Oversee management of electronic and hard copy filing system and file materials
Oversee and maintain inventory of promotional items
Assist with setting up meetings as needed
Work on initiatives at the discretion of the EVP
Education and Pre-requisites
Bachelor’s degree in political science, communications or related field preferred
Minimum of 3 years related experience
Availability for after-hours and weekend events required
Knowledge of Microsoft Office/Teams and Google; Salesforce competence a plus
WCS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value.
EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
Compensation and benefits
Salary Requirements: $60,000 – $70,000
Benefits: 15 Vacation Days, 13 Holidays, 12 Paid-Time-Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan, $3200 tuition reimbursement, 12 weeks of paid family leave of absence, Access to parks, zoos, and aquarium, discounts on merchandise and food, plus much more…
Application instructions
Please Visit Wildlife Conservation Society’s Job Board and Apply Here: https://bit.ly/418B1xm