Site Crew, SummerStage

Part Time Job
Site Crew, SummerStage, Central Park

Program Overview

At City Parks Foundation (CPF), we are dedicated to invigorating and transforming New York City parks into dynamic, vibrant centers of urban life through arts, environmental education, sports, and community building programs for all New Yorkers. Our ethos is simple: we believe thriving parks mean thriving communities.

Community engagement includes Partnerships for Parks, a public-private program of City Parks Foundation and NYC Parks, which supports and champions a growing network of community leaders who care and advocate for the transformation of our neighborhood parks and the Parks and Open Space Partners-NYC coalition of conservancies and alliances. We also administer the NYC Green Fund, a regranting program for parks and open space nonprofits and grassroots organizations.
We produce SummerStage, the iconic free, outdoor performing arts festival in NYC, presenting world-class artists from across the globe and our own neighborhoods on our mainstage in Central Park and in local parks in all five boroughs, and our Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre and roving PuppetMobile present marionette puppet theater throughout New York City.
We connect youngsters to nature in the urban environment through progressive, experiential teaching. Using parks as classrooms, we provide learning experiences and hands-on activities in urban forests, coastal areas, and gardens.
Free golf, tennis, track & field, soccer, and fitness programs bring high-quality instruction and equipment into areas where few organized athletic opportunities exist. We offer leveled training, year-round scholarship coaching, and special pro events.

Position Summary

The Site Crew reports to the Venue Facilities Manager (VFM) and are responsible for creating a clean, orderly, safe, and attractive performing arts venue in Central Park, which hosts nearly 60 events throughout the summer.

Responsibilities

Site Crew responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Maintain the landscape of the property including fencing, staking, and painting
Assist in assembly of the venue before the season begins, and dismantling the venue after the season ends
Facilitate removal and disposal of trash and recycling at the venue and outlying areas before, during and after events
Installing and maintaining field turf for the season
Cleaning and maintaining various areas inside field site and trailer compound
Assisting with custodial or maintenance tasks as requested
Receive and perform deliveries on- and off-site
Assist with other related tasks as assigned by VFM or General Manager (GM)
Act as ambassador for the organization, answering questions for visitors about the Festival and CPF

Qualifications

Must be 18 years or older
Ability to work with power tools and hand tools is required
Attention to details regarding outdoor esthetics
Productive and safe work ethic
Willingness to work a flexible work schedule, including nights and weekends
Able to clearly communicate information to staff and patrons
Ability to work well independently, as well as with others
Valid NYS driver's license and clean driving record preferred
Extremely dependable, punctual, detail-oriented, and organized
Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability and willingness to work outdoors and in all types of weather
Ability and willingness to perform heavy lifting as needed
Ability and willingness to stand for extended periods of time, to walk the length of the venue multiple times per shift, and to occasionally sit, climb, stoop, kneel, and crouch
Demonstrate good judgment and a professional demeanor

How to Apply

Interested parties should submit cover letter and resume. Please include information on where you heard about this position. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Thank you for your interest in City Parks Foundation, an equal opportunity employer. Only potential candidates will be contacted. No calls, please.

City Parks Foundation is committed to ensuring the safety of the staff, audiences and communities we serve. City Parks Foundation is in compliance with all state and city Covid-19 guidelines.