Greetings from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)! Please share the attached flyer with your students and the information below. The WCS Youth J.I.V.E. (Job, Internship, and Volunteering Expo) will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Bronx Zoo, Schiff Hall, 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460.
As a valued partnership school, WCS is extending a special invite to your students to register for our early access session from 10:00-11:00 AM. This early morning session will provide an opportunity for students to connect with hiring managers in a more intimate setting and have first access to our additional professional development workshops.
RSVP is required. Please have your students register at: wcsyouthjive2020early.eventbrite.com The password for the event page is: EarlyTix
Additional Background on the J.I.V.E. Event
This event is an interactive opportunity for youth (ages 14 - 26) to learn about paid and unpaid positions at New York City zoos and aquarium, connect directly to hiring managers, and attend additional optional workshops. Representatives from a variety of WCS departments will be available to share information about upcoming positions and meet qualified young applicants. J.I.V.E will also provide attendees with additional skill-building workshops focused on resume building, interview tips, and careers in conservation.
16-26 year olds will have the opportunity to meet hiring managers and learn about the many jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities available at the WCS zoos and aquarium.
14-15 year olds can learn more about WCS's volunteer opportunities and how to use volunteer positions as a springboard into paid positions down the line. Chaperones are required for students under age 16.
J.I.V.E attendees are encouraged to bring their resumes (paper copies and USB thumb drive if possible); staff will be on-hand to assist in filling out applications for positions at the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, and the New York Aquarium.
Students who sign up through the Eventbrite link will receive a confirmation ticket. That ticket (either printed or on a mobile device) must be presented upon entry and will grant the student free admission to the zoo on the day of the event (2/1/2020)
If you have any questions, please contact us at youth@wcs.org
Thank you and please let us know if you have any questions!
-WCS Youth Network