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Jobs at Parks

Jobs at Parks

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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.

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

Program Administrator for Parks Sponsored Projects (Architect, III)

Full-Time Posted Until 11/19/2021

FEMA Project Coordinator (Administrative Community Relations Specialist, NM)

Full-Time Posted Until 11/19/2021

Construction Project Manager for FHNR (Construction Project Manager, II)

Full-Time Posted Until 11/05/2021

Maintenance & Operations

Hostler (Hostler)

Full-Time Posted Until 11/19/2021

Carpenter (Capenter)

Seasonal Posted Until 11/12/2021

Telephone Service Associate (Telecommunications Associate (Voice))

Full-Time Posted Until 11/12/2021

Gardener, I (Gardener, I)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Forestry & Environment

Grants Coordinator for FHNR (Community Coordinator)

Full-Time Posted Until 11/19/2021

Environmental Permits Specialist (City Research Scientist, I)

Full-Time Posted Until 11/19/2021

Ecologist for FHNR (City Research Scientist, II)

Full-Time Posted Until 11/19/2021

Hydrologist for FHNR (City Research Scientist, II)

Full-Time Posted Until 11/19/2021

Project Development Coordinator for Forest and Highland Park (Community Coordinator)

Full-Time Posted Until 11/19/2021

Wetlands Project Associate (Community Associate)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Natural Areas Facility Associate (Community Associate)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Climber & Pruner (Climber & Pruner)

Full-Time Posted Until Filled

Natural Areas Crew Leader (Gardener Level II)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Natural Areas Crew Member (Gardener Level I)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Stewardship Volunteer Associate (Community Associate)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Stewardship Field Associate (Community Associate)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Native Plant Production Associate (Community Associate)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Project Development Coordinator for Forestry, Horticulture and Natural Resources (Community Coordinator)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Native Plant Production Gardener (Gardener level I)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Gardener, I (Gardener, I)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Security

Telephone Service Associate (Telecommunications Associate (Voice))

Full-Time Posted Until 11/12/2021

Parks Enforcement Patrol (Urban Park Ranger)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Urban Park Ranger (Urban Park Ranger)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Recreation & Programming

Project Development Coordinator for Recreation (Community Coordinator)

Full-Time Posted Until 10/29/2021

Media Education Associate (Community Associate)

Full-Time Posted Until 10/29/2021

Urban Park Ranger (Urban Park Ranger)

Seasonal Posted Until Filled

Administration

Grants Coordinator for FHNR (Community Coordinator)

Full-Time Posted Until 11/19/2021

Environmental Permits Specialist (City Research Scientist, I)

Full-Time Posted Until 11/19/2021

Discipline Investigator (Investigator (Discipline))

Full-Time Posted Until 11/19/2021

FEMA Project Coordinator (Administrative Community Relations Specialist, NM)

Full-Time Posted Until 11/19/2021

Document Services Associate (Community Associate)

Full-Time Posted Until 11/12/2021

Director of IT Project Management (IT Project Specialist)

Full-Time Posted Until 11/05/2021

IT Infrastructure Engineer (Senior IT Architect)

Full-Time Posted Until 10/29/2021

Media Education Associate (Community Associate)

Full-Time Posted Until 10/29/2021

Our Teams

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

Design & Construction

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

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

Maintenance & Operations

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

Work at Parks Forestry & Environment - beautiful flowers from parks

Forestry & Environment

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.

Work at Parks Enforcement - Parks Enforcement Patrol officers on duty

Security

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

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

Recreation & Programming

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

Work at Parks Administration - administrators at planning meeting

Administration

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

Partner Job Opportunities

Other Job Opportunities

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