Wildlife conservation jobs in East Elmhurst, New YorkCreate job alerts

Job DescriptionWho We Are: Chestnut Carbon is a leading developer of nature-based carbon removal solutions, focused on generating high-quality, U.S.-based forest carbon projects that are additional, verifiable, and designed to accelerate the path to net zero. Founded in 2022 with the support of energy-focused alternative asset manager Kimmeridge, Chestnut uses a proprietary, technology-enabled approach to restore and conserve forestland—maximizing ecological value and long-term climate impact. To date, Chestnut has planted over 17 million trees across 30,000 acres and enrolled more than 175,000 acres of privately owned forestland in its improved forest management program. Our projects deliver measurable environmental benefits, including enhanced air and water quality, biodiversity, and wildlife habitat. Chestnut has executed landmark carbon removal agreements with Microsoft and the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. Chestnut recently executed a first-of-its-kind $210 million non-recourse project financing and closed a $250 million Series B round led by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, with participation from Cloverlay, DBL Partners, and Kimmeridge LPs. Chestnut was named one of TIME Magazine’s Top GreenTech Companies of 2025 and received both the FSC President’s Award and the distinction of being the first U.S. project verified through FSC’s Verified Impact program for Biodiversity Conservation. At Chestnut, we are pioneering conservation for profit—scaling ecological restoration through market-driven solutions—and driving innovative climate financing to unlock the full potential of nature-based carbon removal. Position Summary: As the Corporate Development Associate at Chestnut Carbon, you will play a critical role in enabling strategic decision-making across the organization. You’ll work closely with the Executive Team, including the CEO and CFO, to support key initiatives such as financial modeling, capital raising, investor relations, market research, due diligence, and strategic planning. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of finance, strategy, and sustainability, offering exposure to senior leaders across the organization and Kimmeridge. You’ll be instrumental in driving Chestnut’s growth trajectory, which may include a future public offering. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is eager to take ownership of complex, cross-functional projects. The role is based in New York, NY at Chestnut’s headquarters and is expected to be in-person, with modest travel.Responsibilities: • Develop a strong understanding of our company, strategy, and industry., • Play a key role in supporting our consolidated strategic and financial planning processes, data management, and evolving the underlying integrated financial forecast models, systems, and tools., • Support fundraising and financing activities by building and maintaining long-term financial models, capital structure, and scenario planning forecasts and managing deal databases to support transactions., • Utilize financial modeling skills to determine financial viability of early-stage projects in Chestnut’s development pipeline., • Prepare board-level presentations and updates for internal and external stakeholders., • Work cross-functionally with key stakeholders to drive the execution of Chestnut Carbon’s corporate goals., • Help screen potential M&A and partnership opportunities and provide valuation analysis for senior management., • Assist in strategic projects and analysis, provide clear transparency on progress ensuring effective communication across senior leaders at Chestnut and other key stakeholders., • Support on market research and competitive benchmarking., • Collaborate across the organization to overcome problem areas/features., • Gather information, identify linkages/trends and apply findings to analyses.Desired Qualifications and Experiences:, • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or related discipline., • 2+ years of related experience in a finance/strategy role across investment banking, project finance, corporate development, consulting, or equivalent., • Excellent financial modeling skills with strong knowledge of financial statements., • Project and/or corporate finance deal experience preferred., • Intellectual curiosity and passion for climate, nature-based solutions, or carbon markets.Skills & Attributes:, • Advanced analytical skills with high proficiency in financial modeling (Excel), including the ability to model complex capital structures., • Highly organized, with the initiative and ability to work with limited supervision., • Effective project management abilities., • Strong communication skills within all levels of the organization and ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner., • Able to work independently and on a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness., • Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and attention to detail with the ability to work in a tight timeframe and shift priorities as needed., • Ability to think strategically about implications of allocating capital across different opportunity sets with a focus on maximizing value for the company., • Hands-on, roll-up your sleeves mentality, mentally agile and able to be both strategic and tactical., • Must be a self-starter, willing to step up where needed across a flat and dynamic organization., • Builds trusted, collaborative relationships at all levels of the organization and across different teams, divisions and locations., • Demonstrates a high degree of commercial and strategic acumen., • Is adaptable, resilient, and comfortable with ambiguity and complexity., • Passionate about sustainability., • Ability to thrive in a high growth and fast-paced environment, work well under deadlines and adapt to changing business priorities., • Strong team-building skills, adept at forging positive relationships across the business., • Some travel is required., • Authorized to work in the United States.Location:, • New York, New York (headquarters).

Must be able to work 5 days per week including weekends and holidays.Schedule varies and is dependent on weather and guest attendance, schedule subject to change through the spring and summer.Earn your stripes in operational support! Making our park look its best is at the heart of every great guest

Seasonal Merchandise Supervisor.Department: Merchandise Services at Central Park Zoo.Reports To: Merchandise Management Team.In partnership with the management team, supervise/manage the daily operations of assigned location(s), while ensuring a superior guest experience.Contribute to maximizing pro

Youll also support the Director in the management of our vendors and work cross-functionally with a multitude of teams and departments to maximize WCS supporter engagement and drive revenue for the organization. Drive Annual Fund omni-channel campaign initiatives, ensuring a cohesive donor strategy

Investigating wildlife crimes Managing wildlife populations Tracking and investigating poachers Conducting search and rescue operations Presenting educational programs to the public Assisting with conservation programs Investigating reports of wildlife causing damage to crops or property Providing a

Seasonal Merchandise Associate.Job Title: Temporary Associate.Schedule: Must be able to work 2-5 days per week including weekends and holidays.Schedule varies and is dependent on weather and guest attendance; schedule subject to change through the spring and summer.Earn your stripes in sales and ser

Founded in 1895 as the New York Zoological Society, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, education, and by inspiring people to value nature.

Department: Business Services - Events & Catering Title: Porter Employment Type: Seasonal Status: Non-Exempt Grade Level: Hourly Pay Range: $17. The Events and Catering Porter is responsible for the transfer, set-up, break down, and cleaning for events.

Department: Ride Operations Title: Shuttle Driver Employment Type: Temporary Status: Non-Exempt Grade Level: Hourly Pay Rate: $17.Reports To: Supervisor Schedule: Must be able to work weekends and holidays; weekday hours also available Hours: 9:30 am 5:00 pm, dependent on weather and guest attendan

Admissions Sales Associate - Central Park Zoo. Earn your stripes and wear them proudly with the team in Admissions! In a fun, fast-paced environment, your work will help our guests make the most of their zoo experience. Assist with the operation of the Central Park Zoo 4D Theater.

Job Family: Retail Sales Job Title: Temporary Associate Location: Prospect Park Zoo Job Type: Temporary/Seasonal Department: Merchandise Status: Non-Exempt Pay Rate: $16.Schedule: Must be able to work 2-5 days per week including weekends and holidays.Schedule varies and is dependent on weather and g

Job Family: Retail Sales Job Title: Seasonal Team Lead Location: Prospect Park Zoo Job Type: Temporary/Seasonal Department: Merchandise Status: Non-Exempt Pay Rate: $17. Ensuring quality standards of all products by adhering to local, state, and federal food handling, preparation, and portioning pro

Seasonal Assistant Merchandise Manager.Title: Temporary Assistant Manager.Reports To: Full-Time Management Staff.Schedule: Must be able to work weekends and holidays; weekday hours also available.Hours: 8:00 AM 6:00 PM, dependent on weather and guest attendance; schedule subject to change through t

Seasonal Retail Sales Supervisor. Contribute to maximizing profit and retail contribution to WCS by exhibiting proficiency in sales, service, employee coaching, store operations and maintenance. Drive location sales by increasing key metrics such as ATS (Average Transaction), UPT (Units Per Transact

Department: Restaurant Services.Title: Temporary Assistant Manager.Reports To: Full-Time Management Staff.Schedule: Must be able to work weekends and holidays; weekday hours also available.Hours: 8:00 AM 6:00 PM, dependent on weather and guest attendance; schedule subject to change through the spri

Department: Business Services Events & Catering.Title: On-Call Porter Supervisor.Reports To: Events & Catering Manager and Assistant Manager.Job Function and Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Manager and Assistant Manager, the Porter Supervisor assists with set up, break down, service, c

UA was launched in 2004 in New York City by the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in collaboration with the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the New York Botanical Garden, the New York Hall of Science, the Queens Botanical Garden, the Staten Island Zoo, the Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo

As the world's premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. 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. Th

About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). As the world's premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectiv

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. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York

Position Summary: Security Guards ensure that our staff, guests, and animal collection enjoy a safe experience at Wildlife Conservation Society parks. Following instructions and orders from Security Management and other competent authority. Completing the Security Officer's Daily Activity Report.

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. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York

Provide regular budget updates to Zoo Director. Serve on the zoo's Emergency Response Team. Safeguard and maintain zoo firearms and ammunition.

Wildlife Conservation Society (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.

Wildlife Conservation Society: Bronx Zoo WCS's goal is to conserve the world's largest wild places in 14 priority regions, home to more than 50% of the world's biodiversity.The challenges are greater than ever, but with the focus, dedication, and passion of a committed staff-combined with a unique

Seasonal Merchandise Associate.Job Family: Retail Sales Job Title: Temporary Associate Location: Central Park Zoo Job Type: Temporary/Seasonal Department: Merchandise Status: Non-Exempt Pay Rate: $16.Schedule: Must be able to work 2-5 days per week including weekends and holidays.Schedule varies and

Department: Ride Operations Title: Shuttle Driver Employment Type: Temporary Status: Non-Exempt Grade Level: Hourly Pay Rate: $17.Reports To: Supervisor Schedule: Must be able to work weekends and holidays; weekday hours also available Hours: 9:30 am 5:00 pm, dependent on weather and guest attendanc

Department: Restaurant & Merchandise Services Location: Queens Zoo Employment Type: Temporary Associate Status: Non-Exempt Grade Level: Hourly Pay Rate: $16.Reports To: Seasonal Supervisors, Managers and Full-Time Management Staff Schedule: Must be able to work weekends and holidays; weekday hours a

Seasonal Merchandise Supervisor.Department: Merchandise Services-Bronx Zoo.Employment Type: Seasonal/Temporary.Reports To: Merchandise Management Team.Position Summary: In partnership with the management team, supervise/manage the daily operations of assigned location(s), while ensuring a superior g

Department: Restaurant & Merchandise Services Location: Queens Zoo Employment Type: Temporary Associate Status: Non-Exempt Grade Level: Hourly Pay Rate: $16.Reports To: Seasonal Supervisors, Managers and Full-Time Management Staff Schedule: Must be able to work weekends and holidays; weekday hours a

Job Family: Retail Sales Job Title: Temporary Associate Location: Prospect Park Zoo Job Type: Temporary/Seasonal Department: Merchandise Status: Non-Exempt Pay Rate: $16.Schedule: Must be able to work 2-5 days per week including weekends and holidays.Schedule varies and is dependent on weather and g

Seasonal Merchandise Associate.Job Family: Retail Sales Job Title: Temporary Associate Location: Central Park Zoo Job Type: Temporary/Seasonal Department: Merchandise Status: Non-Exempt Pay Rate: $16.Schedule: Must be able to work 2-5 days per week including weekends and holidays.Schedule varies and

Seasonal Merchandise Associate.Job Title: Temporary Associate.Schedule: Must be able to work 2-5 days per week including weekends and holidays.Schedule varies and is dependent on weather and guest attendance; schedule subject to change through the spring and summer.Earn your stripes in sales and ser