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.
Visitor Experience Host (Part-Time Seasonal)
About the Role
Little Island seeks several outgoing and energetic Visitor Experience Hosts as it builds its inaugural Visitor Experience Host team. The ideal team will be composed of dynamic and accountable individuals with excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills. They will serve as the primary Little Island representatives for the public, cultivating a dynamic and memorable experience for all park visitors. Candidates who can converse in multiple languages (including but not limited to Spanish, Mandarin, American Sign Language, etc.) are encouraged to apply.
Applications for Hosts will be accepted on a rolling basis, with interviews beginning in February 2021 and continuing throughout the Spring. Selected Visitor Experience Hosts will begin working in April 2021 as assigned.
Community Ticket Coordinator (Seasonal)
About the Role
Little Island is in search of a seasonal Community Ticket Coordinator to provide temporary support to the box office and engagement and education dept and its free 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 Communications Manager and will begin April 2021 through the end of September.