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Who We Are

NYC Parks helps bring together people from all over our great city. From the iconic Central Park to neighborhood playgrounds, we own and operate some of the most exemplary green spaces in the world. At NYC Parks, our mission is to plan resilient and sustainable parks, public spaces, and recreational amenities, build a park system for the present and future generations, and care for parks and public spaces.

NYC Parks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our Mission

Want to know more about who we are and what we do? See our vision and mission to understand our priorities and to learn more about how we create and sustain thriving parks and public spaces for New Yorkers.

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Benefits

Work at NYC Parks offers innovation, leadership, the satisfaction of public service, and a place to grow and develop your career. Full-time employees are also eligible for a wide variety of City benefits and perks.

Health Care Coverage - We offer a wide variety of health care plans to meet the needs of you and your family.
Pension - Upon retirement, qualified members of the City’s generous pension program receive a guaranteed salary and health benefits for the rest of their lives.
Professional Development - We offer numerous training programs, leadership development opportunities, and career coaching services, while encouraging employees to attend approved off-site trainings and seminars.
Perks - Our employees are eligible for discounts on some of the top attractions in the city, and all employees receive free membership to our recreation centers.

Current Openings

Full-Time and Seasonal Positions

NYC Parks offers both full-time and seasonal opportunities. Seasonal positions vary in length, and seasonal employees may not be eligible for the same variety of benefits as full-time employees.

Design & Construction Maintenance & Operations Forestry & Environment Security Recreation & Programming Administration

Design & Construction

Project Development Coordinator for Capital Accounting (Community Coordinator)

Full-Time Posted Until 05/27/2022

Supervisor of Project Coordination, Landscape Architecture Program (Community Coordinator)

Full-Time Posted Until 05/27/2022

Program Administrator for Parks Sponsored Projects (Architect, Level III)

Full-Time Posted Until 06/10/2022

Director of Contracts (Administrative Project Manager)

Full-Time Posted Until 05/27/2022

Project Development Coordinator for Capital Grants (Community Coordinator)

Full-Time Posted Until 05/27/2022

Architectural Inspector (Architect, I)

Full-Time Posted Until 05/27/2022

Deputy Director of Design Development, Landscape Architecture (Landscape Architect, III)

Full-Time Posted Until 05/27/2022

Expeditor (Project Manager)

Full-Time Posted Until 05/20/2022

Surveyor (Surveyor, I-B)

Full-Time Posted Until 05/20/2022

Architectural Designer (Associate Urban Designer, I)

Full-Time Posted Until 05/20/2022

Capital Projects Estimator (Estimator, II)

Full-Time Posted Until 05/20/2022

Deputy Director of Capital Estimating Unit (Associate Project Manager, II)

Full-Time Posted Until 05/20/2022

Structural Engineer (Civil Engineer, II)

Full-Time Posted Until 05/20/2022

Structural Project Manager (Associate Project Manager, I)

Full-Time Posted Until 05/20/2022

Engineering Team Leader (Administrative Engineer, MII)

Full-Time Posted Until 05/20/2022

Electrical Engineer (Electrical Engineer, II)

Full-Time Posted Until 05/20/2022

Waterfront Project Manager (Civil/Structural) (Civil Engineer, III)

Full-Time Posted Until 05/20/2022

Civil Engineer (Civil Engineer, III)

Full-Time Posted Until 05/20/2022

Resident Engineer (Administrative Construction Project Manager, NM)

Full-Time Posted Until 05/20/2022

Assistant Civil Engineer (Assistant Civil Engineer)

Full-Time Posted Until Filled

Maintenance & Operations

City Park Worker - Manhattan (City Park Worker)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

City Park Worker - Queens (City Park Worker)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

City Park Worker - Staten Island (City Park Worker)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

City Park Worker - Citywide Services Shops (City Park Worker)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

City Seasonal Aide - Bronx (City Seasonal Aide)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

City Seasonal Aide - Manhattan (City Seasonal Aide)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

City Seasonal Aide - Queens (City Seasonal Aide)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

City Seasonal Aide - Staten Island (City Seasonal Aide)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

City Seasonal Aide - Citywide Services Shops (City Seasonal Aide)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

City Park Worker - Bronx (City Park Worker)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

City Park Worker - Brooklyn (City Park Worker)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

City Seasonal Aide - Brooklyn (City Seasonal Aide)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Cement Mason (Cement Mason)

Seasonal Posted Until 06/03/2022

Project Development Coordinator for Manhattan Operations (Community Coordinator)

Full-Time Posted Until 05/27/2022

Climber and Pruner (Climber & Pruner)

Full-Time Posted Until 05/20/2022

Associate Park Service Worker (Associate Park Service Worker)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Maintenance Worker (Maintenance Worker)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Maintenance Worker for Synthetic Turf Installation Team (Maintenance Worker)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Nature Adventure Guide (Community Associate)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Forestry & Environment

Deputy Director of Natural Areas Crews (Administrative Horticulturist)

Full-Time Posted Until 06/10/2022

Contract Coordinator for Forestry Horticulture and Natural Resources (Community Coordinator)

Full-Time Posted Until 06/06/2022

Climber and Pruner (Climber & Pruner)

Full-Time Posted Until 05/20/2022

Nature Adventure Guide (Community Associate)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Forester (Forester, II)

Full-Time Posted Until Filled

Stewardship Volunteer Associate (Community Associate)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Stewardship Field Associate (Community Associate)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Security

City Seasonal Aide/Security Guard (City Seasonal Aide)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Recreation & Programming

ShapeUp NYC Fitness Instructor for Staten Island - Part-time (Recreation Supervisor)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Ropes Course Facilitator (Community Associate)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Nature Adventure Guide (Community Associate)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Summer Sports Experience Playground Associate (Playground Associate)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Movie Mobile Unit Recreation Specialist (Recreation Specialist)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Aquatics Specialist (Recreation Specialist)

Seasonal Posted Until 06/25/2022

Movie Mobile Unit Playground Associate (Playground Associate)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Mobile Unit Recreation Specialist (Recreation Specialist)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Summer Camp Playground Associate (Playground Associate)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Summer Camp Counselor (City Seasonal Aide)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Kids in Motion Playground Associate (Playground Associate)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Mobile Unit Playground Associate (Playground Associate)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Shape Up NYC Bilingual Training Leader (Administrative Manager, NM)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Administration

Production Graphic Designer (Graphic Artist)

Seasonal Posted Until 05/27/2022

Project Development Coordinator for Capital Grants (Community Coordinator)

Full-Time Posted Until 05/27/2022

Project Development Coordinator for Manhattan Operations (Community Coordinator)

Full-Time Posted Until 05/27/2022

Press Officer (Community Coordinator)

Full-Time Posted Until 05/27/2022

Project Development Coordinator for Revenue (Community Coordinator)

Full-Time Posted Until 05/20/2022

Deputy Director of Capital Estimating Unit (Associate Project Manager, II)

Full-Time Posted Until 05/20/2022

Senior IT Architect (IT Infrastructure Engineer)

Full-Time Posted Until Filled

Chief Data Officer (City Research Scientist, IV-A)

Full-Time Posted Until Filled

Data Analytics Specialist (City Research Scientist, II)

Full-Time Posted Until Filled

Data Engineer (City Research Scientist, II)

Full-Time Posted Until Filled

Clerical Aide (Clerical Aide)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Project Development Coordinator – Innovation & Performance Management (Community Coordinator)

Full-Time Posted Until Filled

Director of IT Procurement and Budget (IT Project Specialist)

Full-Time Posted Until Filled

Our Teams

Design & Construction

Work at Parks Design and Construction - redesign, rebuild, and create Parks facilities

We regularly redesign and rebuild hundreds of parks and facilities each year, and create vibrant spaces out of underused areas.

Maintenance & Operations

Work at Parks Maintenance and Operations - Parks maintenance worker clearing up snow in th parks for public safety

We help communities take pride in well-cared-for parks that are free of litter and safe for children to play.

Forestry & Environment

Work at Parks Forestry & Environment - beautiful flowers from parks

We take an innovative approach to forestry management, caring for more 650,000 street trees, and millions more in parks, and natural areas across the city.

Security

Work at Parks Enforcement - Parks Enforcement Patrol officers on duty

Our trained law enforcement officers help us ensure that our city’s parks are secure and act as ambassadors to the park.

Recreation & Programming

Work at Parks Recreation & Programming - shape up NYC program instructor teaching dances

Our creative and dynamic programs bring our community’s shared spaces to life, teach people lifelong skills, and help us understand the natural world.

Administration

Work at Parks Administration - administrators at planning meeting

Our administration leads thousands of full-time employees and helps us innovate, plan, and analyze the future of our city’s parks.

Become an NYC Parks Lifeguard

Lifeguards on duty at Rockaway Beach

Lifeguarding is one of the most rewarding jobs in New York City. Visit our Lifeguard Opportunities page to learn more about how to become a City lifeguard. Learn More about becoming an NYC Parks Lifeguard

Internships

Interns and Commissioner Silver at orientation on Arsenal rooftop

We offer a variety of internships in various departments within NYC Parks. Learn More about Internships

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.