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, 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.
Ticketing Coordinator (Temporary)
About the Role
Little Island is in search of a seasonal Ticketing Coordinator to drive Little Island’s box office and ticketing initiatives during its inaugural season. The successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter with 1-3 years’ experience working in the box office or sales/ticketing department of a theater, museum, or other cultural institution. They should be personable, proactive, and excited about working for a public park with live programming.
This position reports to the Director of External Relations and will begin ASAP through the end of September.
Interested in working in the park?
About the Role
Little Island is seeking Custodians, Maintenance Technicians, and Visitor Experience Hosts to work in the park in our inaugural season. The ideal team will be composed of dynamic and accountable individuals with excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills. Little Island is open from 6:00 am - 1:00 am daily, and in-park teams are scheduled to work in a way that ensures their department is covered during all operating hours. Candidates who are bilingual or multilingual (including but not limited to Spanish, Mandarin, American Sign Language, etc.) are encouraged to apply.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the season.
Interested in working on our stages?
About the Role
Little Island is home to three unique outdoor spaces for social gathering and live performance. We seek experienced Seasonal Stage Technicians and Production Coordinators to join the Artistic Programming Department and support a variety of multi-disciplinary events and performances.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the season.
Interested in working on the food and beverage team?
About the Role
Savory, Little Island’s food and beverage vendor, is seeking Porters, Cooks, Baristas, and Cashiers to join their team this season. The ideal team will be composed of tenacious and spirited individuals who enjoy making people smile while working with a wonderful team in a dynamic, outdoor environment.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the season.