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Bryant Park Corporation is hiring part-time, seasonal staff responsible for managing and operating daily amenities in Bryant Park. Games Hosts play a vital role in creating a fun and engaging experience for park visitors by overseeing free public zones designated for games, arts & crafts, and other activities. Games Hosts’ responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Staffing and overseeing public game and activity areas. Setting up your assigned area at the start of the day; cleaning equipment; picking up litter; tidying displays; neatly storing equipment not in use; monitoring equipment condition and recording visitor counts and daily observations; and maintaining an organized and welcoming space. Hosts can expect to rotate through all activity areas during their employment, including assignments in the 34th Street district.
• Facilitating gameplay and public participation. Communicate politely and positively with the public and act as an ambassador of the park. Explain and teach game rules; enforce area and park rules; actively engage visitors; foster participation; ensure respectful use of the space; and assist guests of all ages.
• Assisting with programming and park operations. Staff special events or tournaments as needed, and take direction from management staff regarding additional duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; consideration given to undergraduate work plus experience in recreation, coaching, or park management
• 1+ year of experience working with children preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable engaging with members of the public
• Outgoing, playful, mature, positive, and proactive
• Works well with children
• Proactively anticipates visitors’ needs and takes initiative to address them
• Self-motivated and attentive to the needs of the space
• Responsible and detail-oriented with excellent observation skills
• Ability to remain engaged and productive during slow periods
• Willingness and desire to do hands-on tasks
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability and willingness to work exclusively outside, stand for long periods of time, and lift 25 pounds or more
• Ability and willingness to work weekends and holidays
• Ability to update an online spreadsheet
• Reliable access to a cell phone with photo and texting capability, and consistent access to email

The amenities are open to the public daily from April through mid-October. Hours of operation are generally 11am to 7pm, with some exceptions for special events.

The pay is $18/hour. Games Hosts can expect to work 10–40 hours per week. Preference will be given to candidates with more flexible schedules and a genuine desire to work hard.

Games Hosts must maintain a polished professional appearance, which includes wearing the provided uniform shirt, following the dress code, and keeping jewelry to a minimum.

Interested candidates should email their resume and a cover letter to gamesjob@34bp.org with “Games Host Application” in the subject line.

Bryant Park Corporation and 34th Street Partnership are hiring a House Manager to facilitate summer programming in both districts. 
 
Hourly rate: $21 
Job type: Part-time, seasonal. Fully in-person with no option for remote work. 
Schedule: Mostly nights, including Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Around 20 hours per week, rising to 30 hours at peak season. 
Projected dates: Late April through September 2026.  
This is a seasonal position. Successful candidates will need to re-apply for any future positions. 
 
Responsibilities

• Work with Public Programming Coordinator in supervising Production Assistants in the same-day set-up and/or break-down of front-of-house spaces for large scale events on the Bryant Park Lawn, including Picnic Performances and Movie Nights 
• Act as a front-of-house ambassador and engage with the public to communicate event policies 
• Coordinate with Program Managers to ensure a prompt run-of-show 
• Assign positions, manage breaks, and shape hospitality etiquette for front-of-house staff 
• Liaise with sanitation and security staff, event vendors, on-site EMT, and other partners 
• Work independently to manage pop-up performances and programs around the 34th Street District, including performer liaison, set-up and break down of performance spaces and basic audio tech 
• Troubleshoot logistical event issues, including weather, schedule changes, and crowding 
• Assist with hiring and training additional Production Assistants 
• Create staffing schedules for Production Assistants using Sling 
• Attend planning meetings and perform in-office administrative duties, as needed 
• Other responsibilities as requested by supervisor 

Responsibilities within the company may be added if the individual demonstrates initiative, growth, and proficiency in their tasks.  
 
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, or similar work experience, in a relevant course of study preferred 
• Experience in staff management/supervision preferred 
• Experience as a stagehand, stage manager, sound engineer, or production assistant a plus 
• Outgoing, mature, and assertive, with a “no-job-too-small” attitude 
• Ability to multi-task, show initiative, and to work independently as well as a team leader 
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills 
• Responsible and detail-oriented with excellent observation skills 
• Flexibility regarding day-of scheduling, due to the nature of live events 
• Available to work evenings on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 
• Ability to lift 50lbs and to stay on feet for extended periods of time in varied weather conditions 

 How to apply
Please email your resume and cover letter to pa@bryantpark.org with the subject line 'House Manager'. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Phone calls and office visits will NOT be accepted. 

34th Street Partnership and Bryant Park Corporation

April 2026 - December 2026, with possibility for rehire March 2027 - December 2027

34th Street Partnership and Bryant Park Corporation are hiring two seasonal horticulture and landscape maintenance crew members from now through the end of the year, with possibility for rehire in March 2027. The award-winning not-for-profit Business Improvement Districts, operating under a single management structure, share a mission to improve the quality of the commercial, physical, and public space environments in Midtown Manhattan.

The ideal candidate is an experienced landscape professional with knowledge of urban plant and landscape maintenance practices. This is a full time, in-person (not remote) position starting in April 2026. Field hours are typically Monday through Friday, 7am-3pm, with one hour for lunch. The position involves outdoor work in all weather conditions. Due to the nature of managing fieldwork, candidates must be willing to work early mornings and occasionally on weekends.

Compensation

Hourly rate: $20-25/hour based on skills and experience.

Responsibilities/Duties

34th Street District

• District parks: plant, water, weed, and monitor plant health of plantings in Herald and Greeley Square Parks.
• District pedestrian plazas: monitor plant health in planters and tree pits; clean, maintain, and move planters and other horticultural and landscape elements between district locations.
• District planters: monitor plant health; clean, maintain, and move planters as needed.
• District hanging baskets: monitor plant health; maintain baskets as needed.
• Tree pits: monitor tree and plant health; prune trees as necessary; maintain tree pits as needed.

Bryant Park

• Plant bulbs, perennials, shrubs, and small trees in beds, borders, and planters; weed and maintain planting beds; water, maintain, and clean planters, and move planters as needed; clean and maintain the lawn and the gravel paths around the lawn.

Qualifications/Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of hands-on horticulture and/or landscaping experience, or 5 years doing similar hands-on work.
• Highly motivated, able to work independently to coordinate activities, prioritize conflicting demands, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork qualities, with excellent listening skills, and an ability to work effectively with others.
• Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States.

Submission Requirements (please include via email)

• An email or cover letter expressing why you are interested in the position.
• A resume as an attachment (PDF files only). Resumes should include contact information for references being offered.

Contact email
tyano@34bp.org

Bryant Park Corporation and 34th Street Partnership seek seasonal, part-time Public Programming Assistants (PPAs) to work as ushers at free public events and programs. PPAs work under the supervision of Program Managers and Front of House Managers. PPAs can expect to assist with the onsite implementation of a wide range of programs, including: literary events; music, dance, and theater performances; children’s events; fitness classes, and more events to be determined. This is not an event planning role, but rather an implementation role. Programs take place in Bryant Park, Herald Square, Greeley Square, Plaza33, and other public plazas in the 34th Street Partnership district.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience at events large and small while working for two organizations that are dedicated to making New York City safer, cleaner, more beautiful, and more engaging. PPAs can expect to develop skills and knowledge relevant to the event production and public space management fields. PPAs are expected to uphold the mission of creating a rich and dynamic cultural, visual, and intellectual outdoor experience for New Yorkers and visitors alike in some of the most visible public spaces in the world.

Duties include

• Execute public programs and activities in the parks, including equipment setup, communication with instructors and/or performers, crowd management, and supervision of the event
• Serve as a park ambassador and interact with visitors politely and patiently while enforcing park rules
• Troubleshoot logistical event issues and manage accordingly
• Coordinate with other park staff for event setup and breakdown
• Document events by conducting attendance counts and taking photos as needed
• Prepare timely reports on event execution for Program Managers
• Prepare materials for upcoming events, including helping trim and laminate informational signage
• Fulfill administrative duties, including data entry, as needed and as scheduling allows
• Occasionally prepare for events by removing furniture, placing chairs in rows, and arranging barricades, stanchions, and signage
• Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• Experience in event staffing, retail and/or customer service preferred
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in most weather conditions
• Possess a “no job too small” attitude, willing to get hands dirty to produce a successful result
• Ability to maintain high energy and friendly attitude throughout entire shift
• Flexibility to work non-traditional/irregular hours – many events take place in evenings and on weekends
• Responsible, proactive, collaborative, and outgoing
• Possess strong communication and observational skills
• Ability to think critically about successes and flaws of an event
• Ability to take direction, but also problem-solve individually as needed
• Ability to lift 20 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, and stay on feet for extended periods of time (5+ hours)
• Interest in event planning, production, recreation, and/or public space management is preferred
• Experience with audio equipment is preferred
• Four-year college degree, completed or in progress, is preferred

Availability

• Applicants must be available to work from late April through September (exact dates are flexible)
• Applicants can expect to work a range of irregular shifts as the event schedule dictates
• Ideal applicants have consistent evening and/or weekend availability
• The position may suit those looking to supplement a part-time job. PPAs may work anywhere between 15 - 35 hours per week.

This is an in-person job which cannot be performed remotely.

Compensation is $18 per hour. Hours worked on Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day will be paid at an overtime rate. Overtime is not otherwise anticipated.

PPAs must maintain a polished professional appearance, which includes wearing the provided uniform shirt, following the dress code, and keeping jewelry to a minimum.

To Apply
Interested candidates must email ppajob@34bp.org with "Public Programming Assistant" and your name in the subject line and attach your resume and a brief cover letter. A brief cover letter is required to be considered for this position.***

Phone calls and office visits will NOT be accepted. Due to number of applications, we will only be contacting applicants with whom we wish to move forward.