Exhibit Developer

Title: Exhibit Developer - Part-Time

Location: Bronx United States

Job Description:

Job Description

Position: Exhibit Developer

Reports to: Manager of Interpretive Programs

Position Managed: Interns on a project basis

Location: Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, and New York Aquarium as required. Hybrid.

Department: Exhibition and Graphic Arts Department (EGAD)

Scope: Multi - sites as required.

Position Type: Part Time

Status: Non-Exempt

Grade Level: Hourly

Pay Range: $23-$28/hour

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.

Position Summary

The Exhibit Developer is an integral member of the Exhibition and Graphic Arts Department (EGAD) at WCS. This position is part of a multidisciplinary team that collaborates closely together to create exhibitions at WCS's four zoos and one aquarium that connect visitors to nature and inspire them to protect wildlife and wild places. Reporting to the Manager of Interpretive Programs, this position develops the stories that we convey through exhibits. Excellent writing skills, the ability to perform research and synthesize information, and strong interpersonal skills are all important elements contributing to success in the role.

Principal Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of exhibit planning with WCS project teams and outside consultants, including concept development; design development; planning and creation of all multi-media components; and developing and conducting evaluation studies.
• Perform research and synthesize information from websites, books, scientific articles, and content experts to help develop content for exhibits.
• Produce exhibit interpretive plans and development materials; write and edit copy for all exhibit materials.
• Collaborate with appropriate WCS departments including but not limited to Zoo & Aquarium Animal Departments, Digital and Media Production teams, Education, Public Affairs, Marketing, Events, and Global Conservation staff, to develop exhibit stories and strengthen the opportunities for communicating WCS messages in-park.
• Participate in photo research and licensing.
• Adhere to schedules, budgets, and priorities for project implementation and reporting.
• Educate staff, contractors, and partners of WCS in the goals and exhibit principles for all exhibition programs and represent EGAD to other departments on all aspects of project implementation.
• Assist EGAD senior staff on special projects.
• Represent WCS and its mission in professional fora.