Seasonal & Consultant Positions
Parks & Recreation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Seasonal Positions
Art/Dance Consultant for Teens (PDF, 199 KB)
To allow teens to obtain knowledge in a variety of art forms/cultures: Oil canvas and watercolor painting, clay or paper Mache sculpturing, ceramics, air brush on cloth designing, dance and song.
To allow teens to obtain knowledge in a variety of art forms/cultures: Oil canvas and watercolor painting, clay or paper Mache sculpturing, ceramics, air brush on cloth designing, dance and song.
Assistant Gardener (PDF, 46 KB)
Van Cortlandt Park is New York City’s fourth largest park, which is 1,146 acres; 60 percent of the park is forested. Van Cortlandt Forest Restoration is a 10 year undertaking to provide forestry management and ecological restoration to the park wooded habitats as part of a broader Bronx-wide program.
Van Cortlandt Park is New York City’s fourth largest park, which is 1,146 acres; 60 percent of the park is forested. Van Cortlandt Forest Restoration is a 10 year undertaking to provide forestry management and ecological restoration to the park wooded habitats as part of a broader Bronx-wide program.
Challenge Course Facilitator (PDF, 258 KB)
The Urban Park Rangers of the City of New York/Parks & Recreation seek athletic, outdoor recreation leaders and youth development outdoor educators to work as facilitators at an exciting new challenge course facility in Queens. Facilitate high- and low-ropes programs for a diverse community including youth, adults, and people with disabilities. Lead off-course programs focusing on team building, leadership, and group dynamics. Perform routine assembly, inspection and maintenance of challenge course.
The Urban Park Rangers of the City of New York/Parks & Recreation seek athletic, outdoor recreation leaders and youth development outdoor educators to work as facilitators at an exciting new challenge course facility in Queens. Facilitate high- and low-ropes programs for a diverse community including youth, adults, and people with disabilities. Lead off-course programs focusing on team building, leadership, and group dynamics. Perform routine assembly, inspection and maintenance of challenge course.
Clerical Associate (PDF, 41 KB)
Van Cortlandt Park is New York City’s fourth largest park, which is 1,146 acres; 60 percent of the park is forested. Van Cortlandt Forest Restoration is a 10 year undertaking to provide forestry management and ecological restoration to the park wooded habitats as part of a broader Bronx-wide program. Under the supervision of the Administrative Horticulturalist, Clerical Associate provides key administrative support towards the day to day operations of the Van Cortlandt Forest Restoration program.
Van Cortlandt Park is New York City’s fourth largest park, which is 1,146 acres; 60 percent of the park is forested. Van Cortlandt Forest Restoration is a 10 year undertaking to provide forestry management and ecological restoration to the park wooded habitats as part of a broader Bronx-wide program. Under the supervision of the Administrative Horticulturalist, Clerical Associate provides key administrative support towards the day to day operations of the Van Cortlandt Forest Restoration program.
College Prep Workshop Consultant for Teens (PDF, 181 KB)
Education consultant will teach teens how to properly complete college applications, find and apply for colleges, scholarships and grants, proper dress code and preparing for interview.
Education consultant will teach teens how to properly complete college applications, find and apply for colleges, scholarships and grants, proper dress code and preparing for interview.
Education/Literacy Consultant (PDF, 250 KB)
Teach children ages 6-12 in Parks After-School program at least 2 days per week from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Teach children ages 6-12 in Parks After-School program at least 2 days per week from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Lifeguard
This is one of the best jobs in New York City and a guaranteed way to be in top physical condition while helping to keep millions of New Yorkers safe.
This is one of the best jobs in New York City and a guaranteed way to be in top physical condition while helping to keep millions of New Yorkers safe.
Swim Instructors
This is one of the best jobs in New York City and a guaranteed way to be in top physical condition while helping to keep millions of New Yorkers safe.
This is one of the best jobs in New York City and a guaranteed way to be in top physical condition while helping to keep millions of New Yorkers safe.
Swim Instructors and Aides (PDF, 36 KB)
Parks & Recreation seeks swimming instructors (Recreation Specialists/$18.21/hr) to organize & instruct children in our Learn to Swim Program this fall at indoor pools in all five boroughs. Three years rec experience, including one year of aquatics experience or equivalent education & experience required.
Parks & Recreation seeks swimming instructors (Recreation Specialists/$18.21/hr) to organize & instruct children in our Learn to Swim Program this fall at indoor pools in all five boroughs. Three years rec experience, including one year of aquatics experience or equivalent education & experience required.
Tennis Permit Associate (PDF, 161 KB)
Process tennis permits and renewals for the borough of Queens. Review tennis permit applications for accuracy & completion. Enter information in RecWare – an in-house permit tracking system. Handle all financial transactions associated with tennis permits. Prepare Tennis Revenue Report. Print cash receipts reports and daily summary. Complete Tennis weekly summary report. Process monthly revenue reports for office. Facilitate any problems or issues that may arise during process.Provide customer service to applicant by explaining the permit process.Answer phones in a friendly and professional manner.Assist patrons who have questions with a level of efficiency and professionalism. Make follow-up phone calls in a timely manner to help complete process of permits. Photocopy and file all permits applications.Assist Permit Office as needed.
Process tennis permits and renewals for the borough of Queens. Review tennis permit applications for accuracy & completion. Enter information in RecWare – an in-house permit tracking system. Handle all financial transactions associated with tennis permits. Prepare Tennis Revenue Report. Print cash receipts reports and daily summary. Complete Tennis weekly summary report. Process monthly revenue reports for office. Facilitate any problems or issues that may arise during process.Provide customer service to applicant by explaining the permit process.Answer phones in a friendly and professional manner.Assist patrons who have questions with a level of efficiency and professionalism. Make follow-up phone calls in a timely manner to help complete process of permits. Photocopy and file all permits applications.Assist Permit Office as needed.
Urban Park Ranger Fellow (PDF, 73 KB)
The New York City Urban Park Rangers seek naturalists and outdoor enthusiasts who want to spend their summer working with the public to build park stewardship and to act as ambassadors for New York City's vast greenspace. As an Urban Park Ranger Fellow, you will work outdoors in flagship parks in the greatest city in the world in all five boroughs.
The New York City Urban Park Rangers seek naturalists and outdoor enthusiasts who want to spend their summer working with the public to build park stewardship and to act as ambassadors for New York City's vast greenspace. As an Urban Park Ranger Fellow, you will work outdoors in flagship parks in the greatest city in the world in all five boroughs.
Please visit our Jobs at Parks page for full-time employment opportunities.