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The Receptionist / Office Manager / Research Assistant serves an integral role in the office, supporting the daily operations of Bryant Park Corporation and 34th Street Partnership. This individual’s primary responsibilities include handling incoming calls and responding to emails from the public; facilitating meetings, including weekly all-staff meetings; ordering office supplies and maintaining common areas; communicating with building management; handling and distributing deliveries and mail; tracking operational data; and presenting narrative and statistical reports.

This is a growth-oriented position with opportunities for advancement. Responsibilities within the companies will be added to this position if the individual demonstrates initiative, growth, and proficiency in their tasks. These additional responsibilities may include conducting various research projects, managing recurring public programs, and developing new ideas for programming and activities.

The Receptionist / Office Manager / Research Assistant reports to the Vice President of Operations. Office hours are typically 8:45am-5:30pm, Monday – Friday. Although this position is primarily based in the executive office of BPC/34SP, the position will also involve some outdoor work, and candidates should be comfortable operating in a variety of weather conditions. Due to the nature of managing public spaces and events, candidates must also be willing to work occasional nights and weekends. This job is fully in person, with no option for remote work.

An ideal candidate would have a demonstrated interest in urban studies, public spaces, program and event management, economic development, and/or real estate, as there are opportunities for advancement related to these fields within the organization.

The salary for this role is $47,000-$52,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Benefits such as
health insurance are included.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Patience, punctuality, and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and work with several people at the same time
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Knowledge of Adobe Creative
Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is desirable but not required.

How to apply:
Please email your resume and cover letter to reception-job@34bp.org with the subject line “Receptionist.” Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls please.

Bryant Park Corporation is hiring Production Assistants to facilitate this summer’s programming, which includes the famous Movie Nights and Picnic Performances 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, as 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 Sixth 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

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.