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What is the difference between Assistant Wildlife Interpreter vs Wildlife Educator?

AspectAssistant Wildlife InterpreterWildlife Educator
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma; some roles may prefer related certificationsHigh school diploma; often requires additional education or certifications in environmental education
Work EnvironmentZoos, aquariums, nature centers, outdoor settingsSchools, nature centers, museums, outdoor programs
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in visitor centers, parks, wildlife facilitiesUsed in educational institutions, parks, conservation programs
Common Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

Assistant Wildlife Interpreters assist visitors by providing information about wildlife and conservation efforts, often in visitor centers or outdoor settings. Wildlife Educators focus on teaching the public or students about wildlife and environmental topics, frequently in educational or community programs. While both roles involve wildlife education, Assistant Wildlife Interpreters typically support interpretive programs, whereas Wildlife Educators lead structured educational activities.

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Prospect Park Zoo Animal Associate

Wildlife Conservation Society

Prospect Park, PA • On-site

$17/hr

Part-time

Re-posted yesterday

Wildlife Conservation Society rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 37 rated wildlife parks and zoos

Job description

Department: Animal Programs
Title: Animal Associate
Employment Type: Part-Time
Status: Non-Exempt
Grade Level: Hourly
Pay Range: $17 per hour
Reports To: Keepers/Sr. Keepers/Supervisors/Curator
Schedule: 3 - 4 days per week; set schedule
Hours: 10:00 - 4:00 (one hour unpaid lunch) (May differ seasonally)
 
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 Summary:
To assist in minimizing possible harmful risks to animals and the public during public exhibition by providing sufficient distance or barriers between the animals and the public and observing public interactions. Provide public interpretation of the barn area collection. Perform any authorized activity necessary for the safe, proper and humane management and maintenance of the Barn area animal collection, exhibits and associated service as directed.

Principal Responsibilities (may include but are not limited to):
  • Provide supervision of animal contact areas, specifically Barn, during public hours to ensure safety of both collection animals and the public.
  •  Aid the general public and provide information concerning the Prospect Park Zoo, visitor services, exhibits and the animal collection.
  •  Prepare animal diets according to established protocols under the direction of the appropriate senior wild animal keeper and/or the supervisory/curatorial staff;
  •  Perform safe, proper and humane care of assigned animals according to established protocols under the direction of the appropriate senior wild animal keeper and /or the supervisory/curatorial staff.
  •  Perform safe and proper maintenance of assigned animal exhibits, holding facilities and associated service areas according to established protocols under the direction of the appropriate senior wild animal keeper and/or the supervisory/curatorial staff.
  •  Enforce the Prospect Park Zoo's visitor rules and regulations;
  •  Perform other related tasks and duties at the instruction of senior animal keepers and/or the supervisory/curatorial staff.

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