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INTERNSHIP NOTICE #29 WCS Youth Network Alumni Office Room 1W9 Isaac B. Honor - Internship Coordinator [email protected] INTERNSHIP NOTICE #29 Each year, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) engages over 1,000 youth through paid and volunteer opportunities at five facilities in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and The Bronx. The Bronx Zoo alone is the largest employer of youth in the borough! We are always seeking to expand and strengthen our youth network, so we would like to invite you and your students to the first ever WCS Youth J.I.V.E (Job, Internship, and Volunteering Expo) on Saturday, February 18th (11 - 4pm) at the Bronx Zoo (Schiff Hall, 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460). This event is an interactive opportunity for NYC youth (ages 14 - 24) to learn about paid and unpaid positions at New York City zoos and aquariums, connect directly to hiring managers, and attend employment workshops. Representatives from WCS Education, Human Resources, Public Affairs, Admissions, Retail, Concessions, and Animal Care 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. J.I.V.E attendees are encouraged to bring their resumes; 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. Many internships offered at WCS can be used for school credit, so we encourage you to share this event with your students. Please have your students RSVP at: https://bit.ly/WCSYouthJIVE Admission to the zoo is free on the day of the event (02/18/17) if attendees RSVP at the provided link and bring a copy of the official flyer (attached to this email- both digital and printed versions will be accepted). If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]. Thank you and have a Happy New Year! WCS Youth Network Phone: +1 (718) 741-1804 Instagram and Facebook @wcsyouthnetwork RSVP for the WCS Youth J.I.V.E @ https://bit.ly/WCSYouthJIVE See flyer below for more information Important Note: If you are selected for the internship, please inform Mr. Honor IMMEDIATELY via email at: [email protected] ALL SUBMITTED DOCUMENTS MUST BE PDF…NO EXCEPTIONS .
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