Movies Under the Stars Recreation Specialist

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

-Drive to and from garage to various Parks around the five boroughs.
-Set up and breakdown movie screen and audio equipment.
-Work closely with Parks Managers and Borough Coordinators to ensure that movie shows are professionally implemented.
-Evaluate movie sites and ensure that 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# 764278.

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.

RECREATION SPECIALIST (DEPT OF - 06070

Qualifications :

1. 18 months of participation in an art craft or other recreational pursuit as a teacher performer coach official contestant or demonstrator including at least one year of experience in that art craft or recreational pursuit to be performed on the job as described below; or
2. Experience or study in that art craft or recreational pursuit to be performed on the job as described below acquired in job training internships volunteer service high school college or other appropriate institution over at least a three-year period; or
3. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

However all candidates must have at least one year of experience or education in that art craft or recreational pursuit to be performed on the job as described below.
Job assignments are limited to the following recreational specialties: woodworking weight lifting tennis aquatics soccer fencing golf gymnastics ham radio horseback riding hockey figure skating martial arts music nature study art photography dramatics dance-roller skating small crafts sewing astronomy auto mechanics baton twirling bridge chess modern dance dog obedience puppetry boxing and storytelling.

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.

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Employment Type :

Full-time