Movies Under the Stars Playground Associate

NYC Parks is the steward of over 30000 acres of land 14 percent of New York City including more than 5000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. We operate more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1000 playgrounds 1800 basketball courts 550 tennis courts 67 public pools 51 recreational facilities 15 nature centers 14 golf courses and 14 miles of beaches. We care for 1200 monuments and 23 historic house museums. We look after 600000 street trees and two million more in parks. We are New York Citys principal providers of recreational and athletic facilities and programs. We are home to free concerts world-class sports events and cultural festivals.

Since 2009 the Mobile Movie Van has provided free outdoor movies in underserved neighborhoods in all five boroughs. The van is equipped with a state-of-the-art $40K audio / video system a 14X8 small screen and a 20x11 inflatable screen.

Perks: All Parks employees receive free membership to our recreation centers.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

-Travel to and from garage to various parks around the five boroughs.
-Assist with the set up and breakdown of movie screen and audio equipment.
-Work closely with Parks Managers and Borough Coordinator to ensure that movie showings are professionally implemented.
-Assist with light maintenance and ensure that movie locations are safe and feasible.
-Maintain accurate records such as daily vehicle trip ticket van inventory and program sign-in sheets.
-Maintain mobile unit vehicle; keep van neat and organized. Keep inventory of equipment and update Citywide and Borough Coordinator on repairs needed of vehicle and replacement of supplies.

Work Location: Citywide

Duration: 6 Months Starting April 2026

Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $40.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $101.25 background check fee.

HOW TO APPLY:

Go to and search for Job ID# 764277.

All applicants must apply via . The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

References will be required upon request. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services ()

PLAYGROUND ASSOCIATE - 06664

Qualifications :

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two summer seasons or six months of experience as an instructor counselor or coach in an organized recreational program; or
2. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and completion of sixty credits toward a baccalaureate degree in an accredited college; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to 1 above.

Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time