Associate Park Manager

Madison Square Park Conservancy, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Employee Health plan

Dental & Vision Plan

Vacation/Sick Days

Personal days

Floating Holidays

401K Plan after a year

Commuter Benefits

Professional Development

Branded Uniforms

Job summary

Madison Square Park Conservancy, Inc. is seeking an Associate Park Manager to lead the maintenance and operations crew at Madison Square Park. Responsibilities include ensuring park safety, training staff, and managing daily operations.

The ideal candidate has three years of management experience, can perform physical labor, and must hold a valid Driver's license. Compensation ranges from $47,000 to $48,000 annually, with additional benefits including health, dental, and 401K.

Qualifications

• Three years of management experience or equivalent.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physically strenuous work.
• Valid Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations crew for park maintenance.
• Monitor safety hazards and maintain daily park records.
• Train and mentor staff on operational best practices.
• Ensure park cleanliness and good repair standards.
• Participate in park programming and events.

Skills

Management experience

Knowledge of technology (Google Suite, Slack, Zoom)

Ability to work effectively on multiple projects

Attention to detail

Leadership skills

Physical stamina

Job description

Madison Square Park Conservancy (MSPC) is the nonprofit entrusted by the City of New York to operate Madison Square Park, a 6.2‑acre public space in the heart of Manhattan. Our mission is to conserve, maintain, and program this ever‑evolving historic green space, including raising 100% of the park’s operating budget. Our dedicated team takes great pride in caring for and shaping an urban oasis for all to enjoy.

Anchoring a diverse and vibrant live‑work community, Madison Square Park is both an intimate neighborhood park and an international destination for 60,000 daily visitors. A public space since 1686, the park has long been a gathering place for people from all walks of life. Today, it is also a public garden, urban forest, wildlife habitat, public art exhibition space, a haven for children and pets to play, and one of New York City’s most transcendent and welcoming places.

Reporting to the Operations Manager and Park Manager, the Associate Park Manager will work in coordination with other Associate Park Managers to lead the day‑to‑day operations crew responsible for the maintenance, sanitation, and field work of Madison Square Park.

Key Responsibilities

• Administration
  • Monitor for, address, and report park safety hazards, vandalism, etc.
  • Maintain daily park records, including documentation, inventories, inspection forms, etc.
  • Respond to emails, Slack messages, phone calls, and requests in a timely and appropriate fashion.
• Leadership
  • Train and mentor staff on operational best practices and Conservancy standards regarding professional development, maintenance, sanitation, machinery, inspection, reporting, etc.
  • Find and suggest improvements, as necessary, to meet the Conservancy’s world‑class operational standards.
  • Clarify communications between Park Management and Operations Park Members.
  • Liaise with junior staff members, acting as main field contact during shift.
  • Communicate with external patrons and internal team members and act as a Park Ambassador.
• Park Operations
  • Maintain the highest standards of the park and personal safety alongside Park Crew Members.
  • Ensure that the Park, Dog Run, and Worth Square are presented, maintained, and operated at the highest standards of cleanliness and good repair.
  • Complete and oversee infrastructure maintenance and repairs, including but not limited to painting, power washing, concrete and masonry repair, equipment repair and maintenance, and water feature maintenance.
  • Operate, troubleshoot, and provide preventative maintenance of machinery and equipment.
  • Adhere to safe storage solutions.
• Program Operations
  • Set up and break down park programming, events, and volunteer activities.
  • Participate in special projects.

Qualifications

• Three years of Management experience or equivalent based upon experience
• Ability to work effectively on multiple projects and to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of technology, including Google Suite, Slack, and Zoom
• Comfortable reporting questions and concerns, as necessary, to Management
• Individual to serve as Madison Square Park ambassadors
• Ability to delegate tasks and inspire others to perform at their best
• Highly detail‑oriented, field problem solvers who can adapt to changing priorities and new opportunities
• Ability to perform physically strenuous work in various weather conditions alone and in a team environment
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Valid Driver’s license

Compensation and Schedule

Salary range is $47,000 – $48,000 based on experience.

Benefits include: Paid Employee Health plan, Dental & Vision Plan, Vacation/Sick Days, Personal days, Floating Holidays, 401K Plan after a year, Commuter Benefits, Professional Development, Branded Uniforms

40 Hours a week

• Sunday – Thursday 1 PM – 9:30 PM, shift may change during the winter months to accommodate park hours and daylight.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Madison Square Park Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity (“EEO”) laws.

The Conservancy prohibits discrimination against applicants for employment because of the individual’s race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partnership status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre‑employment conviction record or any other characteristic protected by law.