Park Attendant at Little Island
WHO WE ARE We are stewards of a beautiful, well-maintained public space that invites all New Yorkers and visitors to develop a personal connection to art and nature. We do this by engaging, educating, and employing the talents of our diverse communities. PARK ATTENDANT Little Island’s Park Attendants are the frontline stewards of the park, and ensure a welcoming, safe, and enjoyable environment for visitors. As a key member of the Park Operations team, Park Attendants actively contribute to maintaining the park’s beauty, cleanliness, and safety while creating a memorable experience for all who visit. Attendants will work collaboratively with staff across various departments and assist in day-to-day operations, problem-solving, and park maintenance. The Park Operations department includes Park Supervisors, Custodians, Facilities Staff, Horticulture staff, and Administrators, all working together to support the public’s experience. As a Park Attendant, you’ll be part of a dynamic, collaborative team committed to creating an exceptional public space. You’ll have the opportunity to work in a beautiful outdoor setting, engaging with a diverse community of park visitors while ensuring their experience is safe and enjoyable. This role also offers valuable hands-on experience in park operations, event coordination, safety protocols, and customer service, helping you develop skills that are transferable to a variety of fields. HOURLY RATE: $21.00 POSITION TYPE: This is a temporary position. Those interested in future opportunities will need to reapply. EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt, Full-Time SCHEDULE EXPECTATIONS: Flexible, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts WORK ENVIRONMENT: Onsite at Little Island ONBOARDING DAYS: March 6 & 7, 2025 EMPLOYMENT DURATION: March 9, 2025 – November 2, 2025 To review the full job description, please visit the Employment page of our website (https://littleisland.org/employment/). If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please let us know at jobs@littleisland.org.