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Seasonal Frontline Guest Experience Coordinator, New York Aquarium

New York Aquarium
Brooklyn, United States
$23.00 per hour Posted: October 14, 2026


Department: Building & Grounds
Title: Frontline Guest Experience Coordinator
Location: New York Aquarium (Brooklyn)
Employment Type: Temporary/Seasonal 
Status:  Non-Exempt 
Grade Level:  Hourly 
Pay Rate: $23/hour
Reports To: Facilities Management/Building & Grounds Supervisor
Schedule: Wednesday-Sunday, including Holidays
Hours: 10am-6pm

Position Summary:
The Frontline Guest Experience Coordinator supports daily guest operations across the New York Aquarium by maintaining a strong on-floor presence in high-traffic public areas. This position helps ensure a safe, welcoming, and organized guest experience through active wayfinding, guest flow support, operational awareness, and communication with frontline teams.

The ideal candidate is observant, approachable, calm under pressure, and comfortable working in a fast-paced public environment while remaining highly visible and engaged throughout the day.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Maintain an active presence throughout public areas to support guest experience, wayfinding, and crowd flow.
  • Monitor congestion points, exhibit circulation, and operational conditions during peak attendance periods.
  • Support guest movement and line organization around major attractions and Aquatheater operations.
  • Identify and communicate guest-facing operational issues including cleanliness concerns, blocked pathways, signage issues, and presentation needs.
  • Coordinate with Building & Grounds, Security, Admissions, and seasonal staff to support smooth daily operations.
  • Assist during attendance surges, weather impacts, special events, and guest incidents as needed.
  • Provide frontline observations and operational feedback to management to support continuous improvement.