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OUR VALUES
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.
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.
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?”
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.
Trust
We build trust by working with intention and underscoring clarity, dependability, and accountability in all matters and relationships with artists, visitors, and staff.
What makes Little Island special – it's the people, the care they bring, and the way they show up for one another every day.”
Nathalia, 2025 Fellow and current Marketing & Communications Coordinator
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
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 Grow Together
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.
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.
EARLY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
In addition to current job openings, Little Island supports early career pathways. Our Workforce Development Program offers paid jobs, mentorship, and hands-on training for college students and recent graduates interested in working in the arts, operations and hospitality.
Many alumni return to seasonal or year-round roles, while others now work or study across New York City’s cultural and public space sectors. To learn more or apply, please email community@littleisland.org
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.