Employment
Little Island is a public park 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.
Thanks for your interest in joining our team. As we continue to grow and prepare for our opening in Spring 2021, 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 at jobs@littleisland.org.
Line Producer (Full Time, Seasonal)
About the Role
Little Island is home to three unique outdoor spaces for social gathering and live performance. We seek a seasonal Line Producer with experience producing multi-disciplinary arts programs to join the Artistic Programming department in March 2021 for our inaugural season. The Line Producer will work with the Producer to execute Little Island’s season and specific artistic events as assigned.
The Line Producer collaborates with multiple roles and departments, ultimately ensuring that all events are successful, artists have the resources they need, and that productions are delivered on time and within the allotted budget. An ideal candidate will be an adaptable team member with experience working closely with a wide variety of artists. Candidates with experience working in an outdoor performance venue are strongly encouraged to apply. The position is a full-time seasonal role and reports to the Producer.
Audio & Lighting Supervisor (Full Time, Seasonal)
About the Role
Little Island is home to three unique outdoor spaces for social gathering and live performance. We seek an experienced Audio & Lighting Supervisor to join the Artistic Programming department in February 2021 to manage the implementation of the audio and lighting elements for all events and performances in our inaugural season. An ideal candidate’s primary expertise will be in audio and they will have a passion for supporting the needs of a wide variety of artists. Candidates with experience working in an outdoor performance venue are strongly encouraged to apply. The position is a full-time seasonal role and reports to the Production Manager.
Office Operations Associate (Full Time, Year-Round)
About the Role
The Office Operations Associate will report to the Park and Facilities Operations Manager and will be responsible for all operations of Little Island’s Headquarters. Little Island’s Headquarters is a multi-purpose working space that includes administrative offices, locker room, rehearsal room, kitchen areas, storage, and common staff areas. The ideal Office Operations Associate is an innovative people person with experience developing and maintaining systems and procedures for an office facility. They are a strong project manager with the ability to gracefully balance the competing priorities of a busy start-up organization, seeking to optimize organizational efficiency and champion hospitality in all aspects of their work.