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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: HR Records Assistant
LOCATION: On site at the Bronx Zoo and hybrid
POSITION TYPE: Seasonal (June-August 2026)
COMPENSATION: $20 per hour
SCHEDULE: Flexible days; 10-20 hours per week; in person and remote
JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented individual to join our Human Resources team temporarily as a Records Assistant. This role focuses primarily on organizing files, managing forms, and providing general, light administrative support. This is an entry-level position perfect for someone who loves organization and structure.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
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: HR Records Assistant
LOCATION: On site at the Bronx Zoo and hybrid
POSITION TYPE: Seasonal (June-August 2026)
COMPENSATION: $20 per hour
SCHEDULE: Flexible days; 10-20 hours per week; in person and remote
JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented individual to join our Human Resources team temporarily as a Records Assistant. This role focuses primarily on organizing files, managing forms, and providing general, light administrative support. This is an entry-level position perfect for someone who loves organization and structure.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Filing & Organization: Review, sort, label, and file paper and digital files, purge outdated documents, and prepare inactive files for archiving based on company retention policies.
- Digital Archiving: Review online documents and move them into our various secured file folders, ensuring documents are accurately categorized and securely stored.
- Data Entry: Enter basic information into spreadsheets and validate information via Excel spreadsheets and HRIS.