PARK ATTENDANT - TEMPORARY

WORK AT LITTLE ISLAND

Little Island is a singular public park where art, nature, and people come together. Our team works across disciplines to care for an extraordinary landscape and create unforgettable experiences on the Hudson River.

We’re guided by hospitality, excellence, collaboration, and trust. Every role matters, and we believe great work happens when people support one another, solve problems creatively, and show up with care for our visitors, our artists, and each other.

If you’re excited by meaningful civic work, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to help create something truly special, we’d love to hear from you.

PARK ATTENDANT - TEMPORARY

Location: PARK NY Department: Park Operations - General Pay Rate: $21.00 - $21.00

Park Attendant

Little Island’s Park Attendants serve as the primary stewards of the park and its visitors, cultivating a meaningful and memorable experience for all and maintaining a clean and safe outdoor environment. Park Attendants are key members of the Park Operations department, a dynamic team of collaborative and motivated individuals who collectively care for the park and its visitors. Park Attendants are responsible for engaging with visitors, jumping in to address immediate park needs and help solve problems, and proactively communicating park-related concerns or issues to Park leadership. They embody Little Island’s value of hospitality in all they do. Park Attendants report to the Assistant Park Operations Manager and are directly supervised by Park Supervisors in their day-to-day work.

Ideal Park Attendants are outgoing communicators, accountable and professional team members, and adaptable self-starters who enjoy the details of maintaining a public park. They thrive in the outdoors, prioritize safety, and take pride in caretaking a beautiful public space for all to enjoy. Candidates who can converse in multiple languages (including but not limited to Spanish, French, Mandarin, American Sign Language, etc.) are encouraged

For help with your application or the hiring process, email us at [email protected].

What You’ll Do

• Actively engage with visitors at Little Island, welcoming them into the park and communicating key information such as: park points of interest, park rules, background and historical information about the park, food and beverage offerings, and performance and programming details.

• Participate in maintaining park safety and care, including de-escalating conflicts, following all emergency, weather, and safety protocols, and maintaining a high visual standard of the park, especially during times of high visitation or staff shortage.

• Collaborate with Park Supervisors and other Park Operations team members to execute park opening and closing procedures.

• Assist in tracking and reporting park visitations numbers.

• Work closely with the Park Operations team to remove leaves, debris, snow and ice, using provided equipment.

• Set up and break down park furniture (tables, chairs, stanchions, etc.) for public events or to prepare for inclement weather.

• Report damage to the park or facilities and other hazards using appropriate communication channels.

• Collaborate closely with the custodial team, refreshing trash bags and providing light cleaning support as needed to maintain high visuals standards of the park.

• Assist the Facilities team with maintenance related tasks as needed.

• Perform other duties and tasks related to the park and its operations as assigned.

What You Bring

• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

• A track record of being dependable, on time, and exercising good judgement.

• Patience, adaptability, and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

• Experience executing safety protocols in the field is a plus.

• Ability to actively move throughout the park for extended periods of time in all weather conditions including light rain, summer heat, and intermittent direct sunlight.

• Ability to transport or lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

• Willingness to be trained on equipment such as snow blowers and snow brooms

• Possession of an OSHA 10 or 30 certification is a plus but not required.

• Comfort conversing in multiple languages a plus.

• Eligibility to work in U.S.

Benefits and Perks

• Eligible for accrued sick time (up to 56 hours)

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match (eligible after 90 days)

• Access to discounts for Little Island food & beverage and at neighborhood businesses

Life at Little Island

• Park employees will spend time onsite at Little Island working in outdoor weather conditions, navigating the entire park multiple times a day, and interacting with park visitors to ensure operations are running effectively. Little Island is ADA compliant, and park employees are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for each other and our park’s visitors.

• Little Island’s Headquarters, located near the park, provides an open floor plan office, shared work areas and kitchen, a locker room, and rehearsal space. It is a dynamic and multi-use space where employees and artists can collaborate, connect, and unwind in between shifts, meetings, and events.

• Little Island is a proud equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, familial or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. In short, you are welcome here no matter who you are, where you come from, or what you look like. Our park is for everyone, and so is our workplace.

OUR VALUES

Hospitality Excellence PROBLEM-SOLVING COLLABORATION Trust

VALUE 1 OF 5

Hospitality

We create an environment of service—one that is welcoming and inclusive and is deliberate in recognizing that different people may need different things.

VALUE 2 OF 5

Excellence

We pursue a high standard of care for visitors and our staff. We are committed to delivering the highest quality experience in our programming, facilities, and landscape.

VALUE 3 OF 5

PROBLEM-SOLVING

We identify issues and solve problems with agency, efficiency and integrity, and our response to an unforeseen problem or need is always “how can I help?”

VALUE 4 OF 5

COLLABORATION

We utilize our collective expertise to reach our shared goals, seek the partnership of our colleagues, and are aligned in service to our standards and our visitor experience.

VALUE 5 OF 5

Trust

We build trust by working with intention and underscoring clarity, dependability, and accountability in all matters and relationships with artists, visitors, and staff.

PERKS & BENEFITS

Supporting our people, in work and beyond

At Little Island, we value our people because they are at the center of our work. By caring for and developing our team, we help them do their best work.

We support employees

We support employees by offering generous paid time off, including vacation, personal and sick days, bereavement leave, floating holidays, and Little Island-observed holidays.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is available with Little Island covering most of the premiums for employees and their dependents, helping to ensure that staff and their families are cared for.

At Little Island, we create spaces for people to come together and form connections through regular staff meetings, our internal newsletter, employee-led groups like the softball team and book club, and an annual staff gathering to celebrate our team . These shared moments, along with other meaningful touchpoints that emerge throughout the year, help foster belonging, collaboration, and a strong sense of community beyond our day-to-day work.

We invest in our employees long-term stability

Through a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match of up to 4% with employer contributions fully vested after a 90-day waiting period, employees can plan for their future with confidence.

We Grow Together

We invest in our staff’s growth at every stage. Through professional development, trainings and workshops, early access to internal opportunities, and a structured performance development process, we support continuous learning and skill-building.

We value role clarity and accountability, with check-ins and annual reflections that help our team grow, stay aligned, and do great work together.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It takes a passionate and talented team to bring Little Island to life. From caring for the landscape and keeping the park running smoothly, to producing bold performances and supporting programs behind the scenes, every role helps connect New Yorkers and visitors to art and nature.

We’re proud to offer a unique and inclusive workplace, with a wide range of full-time, part-time, and seasonal opportunities. Our team includes in-park roles like custodial, horticulture and maintenance; administrative positions in finance, communications and human resources; and creative and production roles that support our artistic programming.

If you’re looking for meaningful work in a collaborative, creative environment—and want to grow as part of the team shaping one of New York’s most innovative public spaces—we invite you to apply.