Jobs at Parks
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
Assistant Mechanical Engineer (Assistant Mechanical Engineer)
Full-Time Posted Until 09/09/2022
Project Development Coordinator for Capital Budget (Community Coordinator)
Full-Time Posted Until 09/09/2022
Architectural Designer (Associate Urban Designer, I)
Full-Time Posted Until 09/02/2022
Resident Engineer (Administrative Construction Project Manager, NM)
Full-Time Posted Until 09/02/2022
Project Development Coordinator for Capital Grants (Community Coordinator)
Full-Time Posted Until 08/26/2022
Deputy Director of Landscape Architecture (Landscape Architect, III)
Full-Time Posted Until 08/19/2022
Maintenance & Operations
Regional Manager (Administrative Park and Recreation Manager, MIV)
Full-Time Posted Until 09/09/2022
Project Development Coordinator for Capital Grants (Community Coordinator)
Full-Time Posted Until 08/26/2022
Director of Capital Projects for the Bronx (Community Coordinator)
Full-Time Posted Until 08/19/2022
Forestry & Environment
Purchasing Coordinator for GreenThumb (Community Coordinator)
Seasonal Posted Until 08/26/2022
Assistant Commissioner for Natural Resources and Planning (Administrative Horticulturist, MV)
Full-Time Posted Until 08/26/2022
Assistant Commissioner for Natural Resources and Planning (Administrative City Planner, MV)
Full-Time Posted Until 08/26/2022
Director of Forestry (Administrative Horticulturist, NM)
Full-Time Posted Until 09/09/2022
Senior Forester (Forester, II)
Full-Time Posted Until 09/09/2022
Climber & Pruner (Climber & Pruner)
Full-Time Posted Until 09/02/2022
Outreach Coordinator for GreenThumb (Community Coordinator)
Full-Time Posted Until 08/26/2022
Tree Preservation Program Coordinator (Community Coordinator)
Full-Time Posted Until 08/19/2022
Facility Coordinator for FHNR (Community Coordinator)
Full-Time Posted Until 08/19/2022
Stewardship Field Supervisor (Community Coordinator)
Full-Time Posted Until 08/19/2022
Project Development Coordinator for GNPC (Community Coordinator)
Full-Time Posted Until 08/19/2022
Senior Natural Resource Specialist (City Research Scientist, II)
Full-Time Posted Until 08/19/2022
Gardener I (Gardener, I)
Full-Time Posted Until 08/19/2022
Forester (Forester, II)
Full-Time Posted Until Filled
Security
There are no open Security positions right now. Check back soon!
Recreation & Programming
Purchasing Coordinator for GreenThumb (Community Coordinator)
Seasonal Posted Until 08/26/2022
Game Day Associate (Playground Associate)
Seasonal Posted Until Filled
Project Development Coordinator for Brooklyn (Community Coordinator)
Full-Time Posted Until 08/19/2022
Outreach Coordinator for GreenThumb (Community Coordinator)
Full-Time Posted Until 08/26/2022
Pelham Bay Park Special Events Coordinator (Community Coordinator)
Full-Time Posted Until 08/19/2022
Senior Outreach Coordinator (Community Coordinator)
Full-Time Posted Until 08/19/2022
Theatre Technical Coordinator (Community Coordinator)
Full-Time Posted Until 08/19/2022
Urban Park Ranger (Rangers) (Urban Park Ranger)
Seasonal Posted Until Filled
Shape Up NYC Fitness Training Program Leader (Administrative Manager NM)
Seasonal Posted Until Filled
Recreation Director - Ocean Breeze (Recreation Director)
Full-Time Posted Until Filled
Recreation Specialist - Ocean Breeze (Recreation Specialist)
Full-Time Posted Until Filled
Recreation Director (Recreation Director)
Full-Time Posted Until Filled
Recreation Specialist (Recreation Specialist)
Full-Time Posted Until Filled
ShapeUp NYC Fitness Instructor for Staten Island - Part-time (Recreation Supervisor)
Seasonal Posted Until Filled
Administration
Purchasing Coordinator for GreenThumb (Community Coordinator)
Seasonal Posted Until 08/26/2022
Project Development Coordinator for Queens (Community Coordinator)
Full-Time Posted Until 08/26/2022
Project Development Coordinator for Capital Budget (Community Coordinator)
Full-Time Posted Until 09/09/2022
Assistant Commissioner for Agency Discipline and Investigations/Parks Advocate (Executive Agency Counsel. MIV)
Full-Time Posted Until 08/26/2022
Project Development Coordinator for Brooklyn (Community Coordinator)
Full-Time Posted Until 08/19/2022
Application Developer (IT Automation and Monitoring Engineer)
Full-Time Posted Until Filled
Cyber Security Analyst (Cyber Security Analyst, II)
Full-Time Posted Until Filled
Chief Information Security Officer (Computer Systems Manager, MIII)
Full-Time Posted Until Filled
Chief of IT Strategy and Performance Optimization (Computer Systems Manager, MIII)
Full-Time Posted Until Filled
Automation Testing Engineer (IT Automation and Monitoring Engineer)
Full-Time Posted Until Filled
Pelham Bay Park Special Events Coordinator (Community Coordinator)
Full-Time Posted Until 08/19/2022
Senior Outreach Coordinator (Community Coordinator)
Full-Time Posted Until 08/19/2022
Facility Coordinator for FHNR (Community Coordinator)
Full-Time Posted Until 08/19/2022
Stewardship Field Supervisor (Community Coordinator)
Full-Time Posted Until 08/19/2022
Project Development Coordinator for GNPC (Community Coordinator)
Full-Time Posted Until 08/19/2022
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
Project Development Coordinator – Innovation & Performance Management (Community Coordinator)
Full-Time Posted Until Filled
Our Teams
Design & ConstructionWe regularly redesign and rebuild hundreds of parks and facilities each year, and create vibrant spaces out of underused areas. |
Maintenance & OperationsWe help communities take pride in well-cared-for parks that are free of litter and safe for children to play. |
Forestry & EnvironmentWe 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. |
SecurityOur trained law enforcement officers help us ensure that our city’s parks are secure and act as ambassadors to the park. |
Recreation & ProgrammingOur creative and dynamic programs bring our community’s shared spaces to life, teach people lifelong skills, and help us understand the natural world. |
AdministrationOur administration leads thousands of full-time employees and helps us innovate, plan, and analyze the future of our city’s parks. |
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Internships
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.
Partner Job Opportunities
- Brooklyn Bridge Park
- Central Park Conservancy
- Friends of the High Line
- Historic House Trust
- Prospect Park Alliance
- Randall's Island Park Alliance
- Riverside Park Conservancy