Public Affairs Associate

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 Title: Public Affairs Associate Location: Bronx Zoo Job Type: Full‑Time Department: Public Affairs Position Objectives The Public Affairs Associate is responsible for working closely with Senior Manager, Public Affairs to provide high‑level administrative and executive support for the Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and office management support. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wildlife Conservation Society