Seasonal Event Programming Associate

Job Description

Event Programming Associate

Title: Event Programming Associate

Employment Type: Temporary/ Seasonal

Payrate: $16.50/hr

Location: Bronx Zoo

Reports To: Full-Time Management Staff

Schedule: Must be able to work weekends and 2-5 days per week including weekends and including some holidays.

Hours: Schedule subject to change based on event, daytime event hours are typically 9:00am - 5:30pm; Fall and Winter Holiday Event hours 3:00pm - 10:00pm. Some events start as early as 6:00am, and others end as late as 1:00am, must be willing to be flexible. Hours dependent on weather and guest attendance as well as special events.

Position Summary

Event Programming Associate for the 2025 Season is responsible for setting up and running events as part of a team. Large, single-day events take place in April and June, with smaller events held periodically throughout the summer. Associates are instrumental in setting up the event program needs, and must be able to take direction and follow a list of tasks to complete for set up. Associates will also be responsible for day-of event operations, including escorting performers, managing the crafts and activities area, monitoring guest interactions at mural and photobooth areas, and more. Associates must be comfortable talking to guests, providing directions, maintaining cleanliness and order in all event spaces, and performing crowd control duties among other responsibilities. This position takes place outdoors, associates must be comfortable working in all elements and performing physical labor including but not limited to moving and setting up tables, tents, chairs, benches, sandbags, stage equipment, and more. In addition to event needs, Associates may be asked to assist the Rides department with daily functions.

Associates must be comfortable being able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, being able to lift heavy objects and move materials throughout the zoo, assisting with setting up and breaking down event areas, communicating in a professional manner with guests, coworkers, and vendors, providing assistance to guests to ensure they have a memorable experience at the zoo, assisting with performance components of activities, following directions well and taking initiative to make sure tasks are completed sufficiently, and working flexible hours. The Associate will facilitate these activities at the Bronx Zoo. This position will extend until the middle of January.

Additional events include Run for the Wild (April), Brew at the Zoo (June), Member's Mornings and Evenings (July), Boo at the Zoo, Harvest Glow, and Holiday Lights.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lifting heavy objects and moving event items throughout the zoo
• Following a list of tasks and completing them independently or with a team
• Enforcing all safety policies for each area
• Assisting with hands-on activities
• Assisting vendors, performers, and contractors with all needs
• Communicating with guests in a professional manner
• Working outdoors in all weather conditions both cold and hot for extended periods of time
• Setting up and breaking down materials at beginning and end of day and night programming
• Crowd management
• Adapt easily to changing circumstances in a busy work environment
• May be required to assist in other special events activities including assisting in performance areas