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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.

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Producer

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