Monorail Tour Guide

The Wildlife Conservation Society is hiring a temporary Monorail Tour Guide at the Bronx Zoo. Responsibilities include providing educational narrations, ensuring guest safety, and maintaining cleanliness. The position requires a valid Driver’s License and availability on weekends and holidays. Pay is $17.50 per hour with perks such as free park access and discounts. This is an on-site role, not remote.
Bronx Zoo Monorail Tour Guide
Bronx Zoo
Temporary/Seasonal
RIDES

Job Description
Department: Rides
Location: Bronx Zoo
Title: Monorail Tour Guide
Employment Type: Temporary/Seasonal
Status: Non-Exempt
Grade Level: Hourly
Pay Range: $17.50 per hour
Reports To: Supervisor
Schedule: Must be able to work weekends and holidays; weekday hours also available
Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm, dependent on weather and guest attendance; schedule subject to change through the spring and summer. Occasional after-hours events.

Position Summary
Tour Guides ensure that our guests enjoy a fun-filled and educational experience on the Wild Asia Monorail.
• A valid Driver’s License is mandatory*

Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Providing educational and enthusiastic narrations to large groups on the Bronx Zoo Monorail
• Providing excellent service to guests, including maintaining general knowledge of park attractions and amenities, answering questions and finding ways to create a great guest experience, in accordance with WCS standards of guest service
• Helping guests enter and exit Monorail with special attention to children, elderly, and disabled patrons
• Maintaining order among guests waiting to enter ride and safely admitting the appropriate number of guests in a timely manner
• Monitoring area and communicating with guests to ensure their safety
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of assigned work areas as instructed
• Completing other related assignments and helping others on the team as required
• Assist as needed with Event Programming events and special projects

PERKS of Working with Us:
• Free employee access to 5 Parks: Surround yourself with animals of all kinds and get the opportunity to interact and engage with like-minded colleagues.
• Complimentary Parking
• Five Complimentary Guest Park Tickets (After 45 days)
• Company-provided uniforms.
• Access to online learning and tuition discounts with Monroe College
• Earned Paid Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Banking
• Discounts at Food & Merchandise Concessions
Location
• Bronx Zoo

EOE/M/F/D/V
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