02-Oct-2026

Manager, Operations and Budget

Bronx Zoo

Full-Time

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Job Description

Position: Manager, Operations & Budget

Reports to: Vice President, Government and Community Affairs

Location: Bronx Zoo/Hybrid

Department: Public Affairs

Scope: Multi-Site

Position Type: Full Time

Job Summary:

The Manager, Operations & Budget is responsible for the Public Affairs division's budget management, office management, operational support and event support.

Public Affairs' Mission is to inspire and activate a diverse, influential audience that is invested and empowered to contribute to the conservation of wildlife and wild places. We do this through impactful communications and advocacy advancing WCS's science, fieldwork in nearly 60 countries around the world and its five zoos and aquarium in New York City. We forge valuable relationships and partnerships with governments, communities, the private sector, and NGOs; and by sharing information resources, including the historic record of WCS's 125+ years of leadership in wildlife conservation and zoological expertise.

Major Responsibilities:

Budget & Procurement

• Coordinate operating, grant and capital budget development with department heads and the EVP, including all submissions to the budget office
• Monitor budget performance, ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures, reconcile expense allocations and prepare reports and analyses for leadership
• Facilitate quarterly budget review meetings to support financial planning and decision

making

• Manage department procurement activities, from purchase requisition through vendor

payment, as well as travel expense reimbursements

Operation

• Serve as the division's liaison for HR, IT, and operational initiatives, supporting

process implementation and continuous improvement

• Oversee employee and intern onboarding/ offboarding, time and attendance reporting, and

shared administrative resources

• Coordinate divisional meetings, travel, other operational logistics and support events and

tours

• Manage office procurement, equipment and supply inventory, mailings, cart scheduling and

maintenance, and projects assigned by VP or EVP

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Qualification Requirements

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, management, public

administration or related field preferred

• 5+ years of office management experience, including at least 2 years of budget or

bookkeeping responsibilities; experience working in large complex organization a bonus

• Strong project management and organization skills and ability to work in teams
• Demonstrated ability to think and plan proactively and strategically
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Occasional availability for after-hours and weekend events required
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office/Teams and Google Drive; Salesforce competence a plus
• Driver's license required

WCS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Salary Range

$75,000 - $85,000

Manager, Operations and Budget | Wildlife Conservation Society