Wildlife Conservation Society Employee Review

I worked at Wildlife Conservation Society

Pros – The WCS' expansive, well developed mission is very commendable. Scientists and researchers out in the field make incredible strides in the effort to save wildlife and wild places, and everyone within the organization seems to know and respect this. While the Bronx Zoo's location is not very convenient for commuters (particularly at night), the Zoo itself is quite beautiful and well maintained.

Cons – As the previous Development employees/reviewers have mentioned, working on the lower-mid rungs of this department can be incredibly demoralizing. The clique-friendly environment that results from such excessively high turnover makes it very easy for "established" employees (many of whom have barely been in the department for a year) to purposely withhold training opportunities and vital assignment details from newer employees. Personally, any attempts made to proactively and professionally ask questions of colleagues during the training period, or make suggestions for streamlined processes, may be met with outright derision, personal attacks and subsequent complaints to your supervisor. The vague and vacillating nature of employees' exact responsibilities in terms of projects and daily tasks contributes to the atmosphere of confusion, fear and hostility.

Advice to Senior Management – Improve training and transparency. I also suggest improving safety measures for employees who must walk through the empty zoo and the streets of the Bronx at night.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend