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Title: Public Programming Assistant

Location: New York City 

Starting Rate: $18/hour - Part-time

***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 $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.

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 Corporation / 34th Street Partnership

5 Bryant Park

Suite 2400

New York, NY 10018

Bryant Park Corporation and 34th Street Partnership seek a 40-hour-a-week paid intern as a member of the Events Department staff. The two companies are award-winning not-for-profit Business Improvement Districts which share staff and offices, and a mission to improve the quality of the commercial, physical, and public space environments in each of their midtown Manhattan districts. Successful public spaces offer high-quality events and programming that draw people to the space and enrich the community.  

Ideal candidates understand tight deadlines, work well independently and with groups, and are comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously.  The successful candidate will be expected to take on our mission quickly, to be comfortable working non-traditional hours, and to be confident in managing events onsite.  

Office hours are officially 9am–5:30pm, Monday - Friday. However, hours will go beyond the office due to the nature of event planning and production, and will also include early mornings, late nights, overnights, and weekends. A typical week may include working longer days on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday with Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday off.  

Applicants must be available to work from mid-to-late May until September (exact dates are flexible).      

The position is full-time with hourly pay. The successful candidate can expect a schedule of approximately 40 hours per week. Compensation is $18/hour.  

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience working at a fast-paced office dedicated to making New York City safer, cleaner, and more engaging.  Interns can expect to take on real responsibilities, and acquire practical knowledge about event management, the performing arts, and public space management. Interns can expect to work closely with executive staff and park staff and develop a network of contacts in related industries.  

Responsibilities include:  

• Assist in coordinating and executing many of the parks’ hundreds of public summer programs and performances, which includes theater, music, dance, yoga classes, movie nights, and more  
• Act as a friendly and helpful ambassador when helping with events  
• Assist the digital media team with livestreaming events  
• Assist with promotion efforts related to the parks’ events  
• Supervise event load-ins/load-outs in the park, which frequently involves early morning, late night, overnight, and/or weekend hours  
• Work extensively outdoors, interacting with park staff and event producers   
• Visit relevant off-site events and parks, conducting observations and presenting learnings to the team  
• Department administrative duties   

 Qualifications:  

• Recent college graduate, or rising senior in college  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office   
• Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills  
• Outgoing, mature, and assertive, with a “no job too small” attitude  
• Responsible and detail-oriented, with excellent observation skills  
• Ability to maintain high energy and positive attitude through a long day  

To Apply:  

Interested candidates should email eventsjob@urbanmgt.com with “Events Intern” and your name in the subject line. In the body of the email, submit a cover letter expressing your qualifications and why you like public events. Attach your resume in .doc or .pdf format.  

Applications are due no later than 5pm on Monday, March 17, 2025.  

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we will respond via email only to those we wish to interview. Phone calls and office visits will NOT be accepted.   

Bryant Park Corporation and 34th Street Partnership are hiring a House Manager to facilitate summer programming in both districts.

Hourly Rate: $20
Job type: Part-time, seasonal. Fully in-person with no option for remote work.
Reports to: Operations and Programming Manager
Schedule: Nights and weekends. Upwards of 10 hours per week, closer to 40 hours at peak season.
Projected dates: Late April through September, 2025.
This is a seasonal position - successful candidates will need to re-apply for any future positions

Bryant Park’s Reading Room hosts around a dozen recurring summer events, including authors’ interview panels, writing workshops and book clubs. Meanwhile 34th Street Partnership presents over 250 summer pop-up music events. The House Manager can expect to assist with the onsite implementation of a variety of these programs.

Events at Bryant Park’s Reading Room bolster the space’s mission of access to literacy and education. The House Manager should exhibit an understanding and appreciation for our events and the community they serve.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare printed materials for events, such as brochures, promotional signage, and event flyers
• Oversee same day set up and breakdown of outdoor Reading Room public events
• Lead Program Production Assistants (PPAs) in smooth event operation and delegate tasks as needed
• Act as a front-of-house ambassador and communicate policies to the public
• Communicate logistical event issues with Reading Room staff, including weather, delays, and crowding
• Work independently to manage pop-up music performances around the 34th Street District, including, set-up and break down of performance spaces and basic audio tech
• Liaise with sanitation and security staff to address program needs as they arise
• Other responsibilities as requested by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Degree in a relevant course of study, or experience in related field preferred
• Outgoing, mature, and assertive, with a “no job too small” attitude
• Ability to multi-task and to work independently, as well as a team leader
• Interest in literature, writing, media and/or music performance a plus
• Experience as a stagehand, stage manager, sound engineer, or production assistant a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Responsible and detail-oriented with excellent observation skills
• Ability to lift 50lbs and to stay on feet for extended periods of time in varied weather conditions

To Apply:

Interested candidates must email a resume and cover letter to ppajob@34bp.org with ‘House Manager’ in the subject line. 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.