Wildlife Conservation Society

Title

NYA Crowd Control Attendant

Department

NYA-PARK SERVICES

Location

New York Aquarium

Job Description

Department: Park Services

Title: Crowd Control Attendant

Employment Type: Seasonal

Status: Non-Exempt

Grade Level: Hourly

Reports To: Security Manager

Salary: $17.00/hr

Schedule: Must be able to work 4 to 5 days per week. Must be available to work all weekends and holidays. Schedule and work times vary and are dependent on weather, guest attendance, and scheduled special events; schedule is subject to change through the spring, summer and fall seasons. 

Position Summary

The Crowd Control Attendant maintains the New York Aquarium by performing a number of tasks as part of a crew or alone.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist security in maintaining crowd control throughout the NYA grounds and exhibits
• Assist security in directing first responders (EMS, FDNY, NYPD) to locations within the park and grounds
• Assist with guest egress at daily Aqua Theater shows and monitor the theater during all demonstrations
• Assist security with any issues of guest egress in all exhibit areas

Qualification Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to ascend and descend staircases, stairwells, and pedestrian ramps
• Ability to remain outdoors for long periods of time in a variety of weather conditions
• Excellent verbal communication skills required
• Excellent customer service skills
• High School diploma or GED required
• Must be motivated and have the ability to work within a team concept environment

Locations

• New York Aquarium

EOE/ AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Opportunity Type

Temporary/Seasonal

Salary Range

$17.00

Date Posted

17-Mar-2025