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.
Maintenance Technician (Seasonal)
About the Role
Little Island’s seasonal Maintenance Technician will work collaboratively with the operations team to maintain a safe and welcoming park for all, by performing preventive and reactive maintenance tasks and for park fixtures, equipment, and the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and irrigation systems. This is a full-time, seasonal position beginning April 2021.
Custodian (Full-Time Seasonal)
About the Role
The maintenance of Little Island’s safe and welcoming nature is in the hands of its year-round and seasonal Custodian team. The ideal team will be composed of hardworking and energetic self-starters who enjoy the outdoors and are dedicated to the details. Little Island’s facility includes onsite performance spaces, restrooms, actor support spaces, and park and food stall fixtures and equipment. Little Island will hire both full-time and part-time seasonal Custodians to start April 2021.
Custodian (Part-Time Seasonal)
About the Role
The maintenance of Little Island’s safe and welcoming nature is in the hands of its year-round and seasonal Custodian team. The ideal team will be composed of hardworking and energetic self-starters who enjoy the outdoors and are dedicated to the details. Little Island’s facility includes onsite performance spaces, restrooms, actor support spaces, and park and food stall fixtures and equipment. Little Island will hire both full-time and part-time seasonal Custodians to start April 2021.
COVID-19 Safety Associate (Seasonal)
About the Role
Little Island’s team of Seasonal COVID-19 Safety Associates will be responsible for overseeing on the ground COVID-19 safety and compliance during Little Island’s inaugural Season. The COVID-19 Safety Associate team will work closely with Safety & COVID-19 Supervisor to ensure all back of house and programming activities are executed safely. An ideal candidate will know how to balance people and policy and will enforce rules and regulations with compassion and empathy. Selected COVID-19 Safety Associates will begin working in June 2021 as assigned.