Employment
Little Island is a public park and performance space providing all New Yorkers and its visitors with a unique urban oasis on the Hudson River—a place for experiences that ignite imagination, foster spontaneity and play, and support camaraderie and connection.
To make the Little Island vision a reality, we rely on a dedicated staff who are passionate about creating an engaging public space for all to enjoy. We bring the following values to our work every day, and seek candidates who embody these qualities:
- We pursue excellence with vigor, constantly striving to deliver an experience with a high standard of care for our environment and our visitors.
- We create an environment of welcoming and inclusive hospitality.
- We are problem solvers, committed to responding to challenges with integrity.
- We collaborate enthusiastically across departments to reach our shared goals.
- We believe that trust matters, and work to provide consistency, dependability, and accountability in all relationships.
At Little Island, our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to supporting you. Our comprehensive benefits package* is tailored to enhance your health, financial security, work-life balance, and professional development. Highlights include:
- a 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting
- company sponsored health insurance and additional voluntary perks like commuter benefits, FSA, and pet insurance
- generous paid time off including vacation, personal, floating holidays and sick leave
- Partial cellphone reimbursement
- complimentary tickets to Little Island events and discounts to Little Island food kiosks
- funded professional development programs (including Excel, Spanish, and ESL)
- monthly staff gatherings and seasonal celebrations
*Eligibility varies by employment status
Thanks for your interest in joining our team. As we continue to grow, we’ll be posting new opportunities regularly so please check back for new positions!
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. If you require reasonable accommodation in order to complete an application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please let us know by contacting us at jobs@littleisland.org.
Lead Usher
Little Island seeks four Lead Ushers to spearhead the front of house efforts for Little Island’s unique performance venues: The Amph, a 700-seat amphitheater, and The Glade, an intimate space with open lawn seating. The Lead Usher will assist in delivering excellent customer service to our visitors, supporting the overall guest experience, and collaborating with other team members to ensure smooth event operations. This position reports to the Assistant Manager of Workforce Development. The Lead Usher will contribute to creating a welcoming and safe environment for all visitors. This role provides an opportunity to gain essential workplace skills, including communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and hospitality in a public space within the performing arts. The Lead Ushers will receive instruction and work alongside more experienced staff, providing them with the support they need to learn and grow in the role. This position is ideal for individuals looking to develop skills in public event
House Manager
Little Island seeks a proactive and adaptable House Manager to lead the day-to-day front of house operations for The Amph (700-seat amphitheater) and support with front of house training and leadership in The Glade (an intimate space with open lawn seating). The House Manager is responsible for ensuring an exceptional visitor experience through efficient audience management, leading a diverse team of 4 Lead Ushers and up to 30 Ushers. They will also collaborate across departments to ensure smooth and successful events and foster an environment of excellent customer service and safety for visitors. The House Manager also provides leadership in training, supporting the development of early-career ushers, and actively contributes to the organizational culture by promoting a welcoming and professional environment for staff and guests alike. This role requires a combination of independent decision-making, collaboration, and proactive problem-solving to ensure that all performances run smoothly and efficiently.
Company Manager
Little Island is seeking a Company Manager to join the Artistic Programming Department for the 2025 season. The Company Manager will work closely with the General Manager, Senior General Manager, and Producing teams to ensure a high standard of care and hospitality for Little Island artists. As the primary contact and concierge for artists throughout their time at Little Island, the Company Manager will manage the overall artist experience, including payroll, communication, policy education, contractual obligations, hospitality standards, human resources-related matters. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail oriented, and passionate and passionate about fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for artists. They should excel in providing clear communication and be adaptable in response to changing circumstances. will be comfortable with the flexibility required to adapt to changing circumstances. This position reports directly to the General Manager. Artistic Programming Little Island’s artistic programming is dedicated to creating new work in
Horticulture Supervisor
The Horticulture Supervisor at Little Island will assist with leading a team of seasonal Gardeners in overseeing the effective implementation of Little Island’s Landscape Management and Succession Program. Spanning 2.4 acres, the landscape includes 350 varieties of trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, perennials, 66,000 bulbs, and 14,000 sq. ft. of lawn. The Horticulture Supervisor ensures the daily Horticulture workflow is well integrated into the Operations Department and assists with the hiring and ongoing development of the Horticulture team. This role is a field-based position reporting to the Head of Horticulture. The ideal candidate is a seasoned Horticulturist with a passion for urban perennial maintenance and public horticulture. They possess excellent plant and pest identification skills, are fluent in botanical Latin, and have a keen eye for detail and planting composition. The candidate should have a proven ability to supervise and motivate a seasonal Horticulture team.
Assistant Producer
Little Island is seeking an Assistant Producer to join the Artistic Programming team. Little Island is home to two distinct outdoor performance spaces where we produce, develop, and present original artistic programming. The Assistant Producer will provide essential administrative and logistical support for our programming season, which runs from June through September, as well as for development and rehearsals that take place year-round. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem-solver with strong project management skills and the ability to anticipate needs effectively. They should be adept at determining when to address issues independently and when to seek further guidance. We strongly encourage candidates with experience supporting new work across various artistic disciplines and those familiar with outdoor environments to apply. The Assistant Producer will support the work of two Producers and will be directly supervised by one of them. Artistic Programming Little Island’s artistic programming is dedicated to new work