BPC Parks is a fun and interesting place to work, and we are always looking for good people to join our staff. Current positions available are listed below. If no positions are available, feel free to fax us your resume to the attention of HR at 212.267.9707. To learn more about employment opportunities, call 212.267.9700 or send email to HR@bpcparks.org.
OPEN POSITIONS
As of March 30, 2010
SEASONAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE!!! Be a part of New York City’s exciting cultural life working outdoors in uniquely beautiful parks in Lower Manhattan. Battery Park City Parks Conservancy needs seasonal workers in the following areas:
HORTICULTURE March–November
Perform all aspects of horticultural maintenance to include pruning,
planting, grooming, dividing, I.P.M., and soil management. Must have
minimum 3 years of work experience in the field or a horticulture degree.
MAINTENANCE
May – October Hands-on physical labor in keeping park
sites and structures clean, safe, and in operable condition. Must
have experience using hand & power tools. Prior related work
experience desirable. Shifts vary. Weekends required.
PARKS PROGRAMMING May
– October Coordinate and implement public programs for
all ages and audiences. Includes sports, fishing, music, and art.
Significant experience working with children, families in a camp, school,
or community center setting required. Must have excellent judgment,
and verbal communication skills. Weekends required.
ASSISTANT HORTICULTURIST has no qualms about working outdoors at times, and in a fast-paced environment. Assisting in performing all aspects of horticultural maintenance including: All aspects of plant care: pruning, planting, grooming, dividing, weeding, and propagating; Assist in safely, effectively, and efficiently maintaining and operating various types of equipment; Work in conjunction with various departments of BPCPC, to insure Battery Park City is maintained at the highest standards; Keep knowledge and skills current and up to date by reading periodicals and books, and attending the appropriate courses, seminars, and conferences; Interact with the public by providing plant identification and other requested information where possible in a consistently polite and friendly manner; and Snow and ice removal, including the use of snow shovels, ice breakers, snow blowers and salt spreaders on a emergency and non-emergency basis during weekdays and weekends.
COMMUNITY CENTER SUPERVISOR Supervising and coordinating day-to-day activities of the community center to include scheduling and allocation of work assignments; Monitoring facility and program expenditures and assisting with all record keeping and budget preparation; Working with management staff to improve program/facility offerings; continuously evaluating programs and activities in identifying short- and long-range facility needs; and Responding to questions from the general public and explaining community center programs, policies and procedures. Must have American Red Cross or similar CPR Certification; American Red Cross or similar Lifeguard Certification; and 2+ Years Supervisor skills in a recreational facility.
All positions require work in all weather conditions, and a valid U.S. driver’s license.
Interested Candidates should contact the Human Resources Department at 212-267-9700 or email: HR@BPCPARKS.ORG
Resumes to HR@bpcparks.org or mail to: BPCPC, ATTN: HR, 2 South End Avenue, NY, NY 10280. Fax: 212-267-9707. EOE.
