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Title: Production Assistant

Location: New York City

Starting Rate: $16/hour

Bryant Park is one of the busiest public spaces in the world and is host to free summer programming featuring extraordinary arts and culture performances. The Bryant Park Corporation is hiring Production Assistants to facilitate this summer’s programming, which includes the famous Movie Nights and Picnic Performance series in collaboration with partners such as Carnegie Hall, Alvin Ailey, and New York City Opera.

A large amount of manual labor is needed to produce these events. The job of a PA is to assist with setting up and breaking down furniture, barricades and other equipment under the direction of the House Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable live event production and operations experience while being a part of the best summer events the city has to offer.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare the park for events. This includes removal of park furniture, placement of chairs in rows, arrangement of barricades, stanchions, and signage
• Work outdoors in any weather condition      
• Stay focused on a single task
• Answer questions about the park from park visitors in a friendly and professional manner
• Facilitate guest entry for larger-scale events
• Other responsibilities as requested by supervisor

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Able to understand written and spoken English
• Able to lift 50 pounds, and stand and walk for long periods of time
• Able to read maps of the park to complete supervisors’ instructions
• Ready access to internet, able to use email and respond quickly
• Possess a positive, “no job too small” attitude
• Possess at least a high school diploma
• Perceptive to surroundings
• Prompt in completion of assigned tasks
• Tidy in appearance and grooming
• Polite and friendly demeanor when interacting with members of the public
• Willingness to take on other duties not mentioned in this description, as needed

This is a part-time, flexible seasonal position with varying hours. PAs will be able to choose their own shifts on a first-come, first-served basis. A motivated PA with open availability can expect up to 20-25 hours of work per week, on average, from May through September. 

Applicants with previous event setup and production experience are given preference in hiring. The ideal candidate is available on evenings and weekends, Thursday – Monday. Compensation is $16/hour.

Interested candidates should email a resume with job history to pa@bryantpark.org . In the subject line, write “Production Assistant” and your name. Phone calls and office visits will NOT be accepted. Due to the high number of applications, we will only be contacting applicants with whom we wish to move forward.

***Applicants 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.***

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 to ensure successful event execution. The 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.

Public Programming Assistants must be energetic and assertive, enjoy working extensively outdoors, and be willing to get their hands dirty. PPAs must be passionate about the public events and activities hosted in Bryant Park, Herald Square Park, Greeley Square Park, and Broadway Boulevard public plazas.  This not an event planning role, but rather an implementation role.  That said, PPAs will use critical thinking skills to evaluate what can be improved about the programs they staff, and provide feedback as this feedback is valuable to program managers.

Public Programming Assistants can expect to work a range of irregular shifts as the parks’ and plazas’ robust event schedules dictate. Ideal applicants are college students or college graduates with an open and flexible schedule, or with consistent evening and/or weekend availability. The position is expected to suit those looking to supplement a part-time job. Assistants may work anywhere between 15 - 35 hours per week, depending on how personal availability and the event schedule overlap. Eligible Assistants will be able to apply for additional shifts as Games Hosts, responsible for monitoring activity areas and acting as park ambassadors.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable event experience by working for two organizations that are dedicated to making New York City safer, cleaner, more beautiful, and more engaging. The PPA Program also offers opportunities for professional development, to allow participants to develop skills and knowledge relevant to the event production and public space management fields. Public Programming Assistants 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. 

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

Compensation is $17 per hour. Hours worked on Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day will be paid at an overtime rate. Overtime is not otherwise anticipated.

Applicants must be available to work from late April through September (exact dates are flexible). Training will take place in mid-to-late April – if hired, PPAs will be expected to make themselves available.  PPAs who demonstrate impressive customer service skills and/or interest in retail will also be given the opportunity to extend their employment into the winter at Bryant Park’s Winter Village customer service kiosk, and/or the Bryant Park shop kiosk.

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
• Enforce 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
• Opportunity to work at the Bryant Park Shop, providing information and selling park merchandise
• Opportunity to work at Bryant Park Games Areas, providing information and monitoring activities
• 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
• Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Four-year college degree, completed or in progress, is preferred
• Flexibility to work non-traditional/irregular hours – many events take place in evenings and on weekends
• Responsible, proactive, mature, and outgoing
• Possess strong communication and observational skills
• Possess a “no job too small” attitude, willing to get hands dirty to produce a successful result
• Ability to think critically about successes and flaws of an event
• Ability to maintain high energy and friendly attitude throughout entire shift
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in most weather conditions
• 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)
• Experience in event staffing, retail and/or customer service preferred
• Interest in event planning, production, recreation, and/or public space management a plus

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.

Bryant Park is a public park conveniently located at 6th Avenue between 40th and 42nd Streets in midtown Manhattan. It is visited by over 12 million people each year and is one of the busiest public spaces in the world.

Bryant Park sanitation workers are expected to:

• Observe their surroundings to identify any problems and inform park supervisors
• Maintain stock of supplies
• Politely enforce the rules of the park
• Uphold high standards of cleanliness along a specific route within the park, including picking up litter, sweeping, wiping tables and emptying garbage bins
• Familiarize themselves with information about the park and layout to assist park visitors
• Take direction from management staff regarding special assignments
• Maintain neat appearance in uniform and hygiene
• Work evenings and weekends as needed on a scheduled basis
• Stand on a ladder to dust bathroom ceiling
• Work outdoors in most weather conditions
• Walk for most of their shift and lift things as heavy as 50 lbs.

Successful Bryant Park bathroom attendants and sanitation workers are:

• Able to understand written and spoken English
• Proficient in interpreting maps of the park to complete supervisors' instructions
• Perceptive to surroundings
• Prompt in completing tasks
• Flexible in their willingness to switch tasks at a moment's notice
• Courteous and helpful when answering any questions from park patrons
• Tidy in appearance and grooming

This is a full-time, permanent position requiring availability for morning, afternoon and night shifts throughout the week, including weekends. Applicants with previous maintenance experience are given preference in hiring.

Pay is $16/hour with opportunity for overtime with good performance.  Employees who work at least 30 hours a week will be eligible for health insurance after 90 days of full-time work.

How to Apply:

Please email your resume with job history and a current phone number to SanitationJob@34bp.org. Only applicants selected for an interview will be called. The interview will include a brief reading and comprehension test as well as a basic map-interpretation test. No advanced preparation is necessary for these tests.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Bryant Park is one of the busiest public spaces in the world and is host to free summer programming featuring extraordinary arts and culture performances. The Bryant Park Corporation is hiring stagehands to facilitate this summer’s programming, which includes the famous Movie Nights and Picnic Performance series in collaboration with partners such as Carnegie Hall, Alvin Ailey, and New York City Opera.

Stagehands are affable, competent, and comfortable with performing multiple low/mid-skilled interdisciplinary (All-Department) tasks listed below at a unique venue for up to 26 in/out cycles though September under the direction of a technical director.

• Installation of banners and other flying goods
• Lighting crank lift towers
• Setting up tents
• Carrying items
• Sweeping, mopping, and other customary duties in an outdoor environment

This outdoor venue is subject to occasional insects and intense weather. There is no climate control –crew works in ambient outdoor temperatures, rain, etc.

This is a part-time, flexible seasonal position with varying hours. The position offers four-hour minimums and time and a half after midnight and over 40 hours. Stagehands can expect to fill 4-12 hour calls, Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and some Saturdays. There are occasional calls other days through September. Compensation is $30/hour.

Interested candidates should email a resume with job history to eventsjob@urbanmgt.com. In the subject line, write “Stagehand” and your name. Phone calls and office visits will NOT be accepted. Due to the high number of applications, we will only be contacting applicants with whom we wish to move forward. 

Title: Games Host
Location: New York City
Starting Rate: $17/hour

The Bryant Park Corporation is hiring part-time, seasonal staff responsible for managing and operating daily activity areas in Bryant Park. Activity areas are free public zones designated for games, arts & crafts, and other activities.

Responsibilities for each game area vary slightly but all include: setting up your area at the start of the day; maintaining your area throughout the day by cleaning equipment, picking up litter, and neatly storing equipment not in use; explaining and enforcing rules; engaging the public, fostering participation, and ensuring respectful use of the space; recording user counts and observations. Hosts can expect to work at most, if not all, of the activity areas in Bryant Park at some point during their employment.

Qualifications:

• BA preferred – consideration given to undergraduate work plus experience in recreation, coaching or park management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work in a team environment.
• Willingness and desire to get hands dirty.
• Outgoing, playful, mature, positive, and proactive.
• Responsible and detail-oriented with excellent observation skills.
• Ability and willingness to work exclusively outside and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds or more.
• Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to update an online spreadsheet on a tablet to document visitor counts and daily observations.
• Access to a cell phone with photo and texting capability.
• Access and responsiveness to email.

Duties (Include but are not limited to):

• Communicate politely and positively with the public and act as an ambassador of the park.
• Maintain appearance of game areas and shared equipment.
• Facilitate game play and enforce area, park, and public space rules.
• Report equipment needs and notable incidents in a timely manner.
• Record and report the number of participants.
• Staff special events or tournaments as needed.
• Take direction from management staff regarding special assignments.

Activity areas are open to the public daily from April through Mid-October. Hours of operation are 11am to 7pm with some exceptions for special events.

Preference will be given to candidates with more flexibility in their schedules, and a genuine desire to work hard.

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 (BPC) solicits proposals for a rink management company, or a staffing/facility management company that subcontracts with an ice management company, for Bryant Park’s seasonal ice skating rink. This Request for Proposals is issued by BPC, which manages Bryant Park, under contract with the City of New York and the Department of Parks and Recreation. BPC will execute a management agreement with the Provider selected for an initial 1-year term, and up to two 1-year renewals thereafter, commencing in October 2024. BPC is a New York not-for-profit corporation operated for public benefit. For more information about BPC visit our website at www.bryantpark.org.

Bids are due by noon on Monday, April 29, 2024.

View the RFP HERE

Bryant Park Corporation (“BPC”) solicits proposals to operate one or more of four existing food and beverage kiosks in Bryant Park, Manhattan.  Bryant Park Corporation manages Bryant Park, under contract with the City of New York and the Department of Parks and Recreation.

Find more information on this site about the park and BPC.

Proposals must be submitted no later than Friday, March 29, 2024 at 12pm.

View the RFP HERE