Summer Associate

Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation•New York, NY

10d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Brooklyn Bridge Park is seeking part-time Summer Associates to support our programming efforts during our 2026 season, approximately May-September. Summer Associates are a key part of our events team, working directly with the public to provide free cultural, fitness, and recreational programs both big and small, including our weekly fitness classes and kayaking sessions, youth basketball clinics, story times, stargazing and much more. Ideal applicants have an interest in events, public programming and working outdoors. You will be working directly with the public and volunteers and will be expected to work independently and in highly collaborative settings. An interest and background in outdoor/water programming and recreation are welcome. The successful applicant will understand our mission quickly and will be comfortable working outside in all types of weather for the majority of their 4-5 hour shift.

Requirements

Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Responsible and detail-oriented
Ability to work quickly, independently, accurately, and consistently
Interest in executing hands-on, public-facing events
Ability to perform outdoor physical labor (lift 40 lbs) in all weather conditions and on various surfaces (asphalt, grass, turf, natural shoreline)
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook/Teams
Ability to use the Internet for research and communication
Able to represent the park as a world-class outdoor destination to programming partners, talent, audience, and park visitors
Current college student or recent college graduate, or comparable training and vocational education preferred.

Responsibilities

Working outdoors to facilitate various public programs, including setup, breakdown, check-ins and on-site presence for various events. Events include recreational activities, film screenings, fitness classes, and more.
Assisting our partners, the Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse, with the kayaking program, including check-in and registration.
Receiving safety boater training in order to serve as an on-water presence for our kayaking program.
Assisting staff with public environmental education workshops in the Park.
Providing support at our mobile visitor services cart.
Working and communicating with program partners to ensure they are supported.
Front of house duties, including answering visitor questions, administering surveys, wayfinding, etc.
Tracking and updating visitor information, including liability and release waivers, demographic breakdown and total participant numbers.
Maintaining public programming equipment, tracking inventory, and organizing all supplies in a professional manner.
Providing general administrative support to staff, including taking pictures and putting up signage throughout the Park.