Park Attendant

Little Island’s Park Attendants are the frontline stewards of the park, and ensure a welcoming, safe, and enjoyable environment for visitors. As a key member of the Park Operations team, Park Attendants actively contribute to maintaining the park’s beauty, cleanliness, and safety while creating a memorable experience for all who visit. Attendants will work collaboratively with staff across various departments and assist in day-to-day operations, problem-solving, and park maintenance. The Park Operations department includes Park Supervisors, Custodians, Facilities Staff, Horticulture staff, and Administrators, all working together to support the public’s experience.

As a Park Attendant, you’ll be part of a dynamic, collaborative team committed to creating an exceptional public space. You’ll have the opportunity to work in a beautiful outdoor setting, engaging with a diverse community of park visitors while ensuring their experience is safe and enjoyable. This role also offers valuable hands-on experience in park operations, event coordination, safety protocols, and customer service, helping you develop skills that are transferable to a variety of fields.

• Hourly Rate: $21.00
• Position Type: This is a temporary position. Those interested in future opportunities will need to reapply.
• Employment Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time
• Schedule Expectations: Flexible, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts
• Work Environment: Onsite, park-based job
• Onboarding Days: March 6 & 7, 2025
• Employment Duration: March 9, 2025 – November 2, 2025

What You’ll Do

• Greet and assist visitors with information about the park’s features, rules, programming, food offerings, and events.
• Monitor park conditions and visitor safety, de-escalate conflicts, follow emergency protocols, and maintain high visual standards during peak visitation or staffing shortages.
• Assist with the opening and closing procedures, event setups and breakdowns, and support park-wide initiatives such as stanchion placements, visitor flow, and activity engagement
• Report hazards, park damage, and safety issues using designated communication channels.
• Work alongside custodial and facilities teams to maintain cleanliness and perform light cleaning tasks as needed.
• Assist in tracking park visitation numbers and contribute to other operational needs.
• Perform other duties and tasks related to the park and its operations as assigned.

What You Bring

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a team.
• Proven reliability, punctuality, and good judgement in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful or unexpected situations.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods, move throughout the park, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfort working in various weather conditions, including light rain, summer heat, and direct sunlight.
• Experience with safety protocols is a plus. OSHA 10 certification preferred, or willingness to complete OSHA 10 training.
• Ability to converse in multiple languages (Spanish, French, Mandarin, American Sign Language, etc.) is a plus.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Benefits and Perks

• Eligible for accrued sick time (up to 56 hours)
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental & vision care (available first day of month after hire date)
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match (eligible after 90 days)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to discounts at neighborhood businesses

Life at Little Island

• Park employees will spend time onsite at Little Island working in outdoor weather conditions, navigating the entire park multiple times a day, and interacting with park visitors to ensure operations are running effectively. Little Island is ADA compliant, and park employees are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for each other and our park’s visitors.
• Little Island’s Headquarters, located near the park, provides an open floor plan office, shared work areas and kitchen, a locker room, and rehearsal space. It is a dynamic and multi-use space where employees and artists can collaborate, connect, and unwind in between shifts, meetings, and events.
• Little Island is a proud equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, familial or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. In short, you are welcome here no matter who you are, where you come from, or what you look like. Our park is for everyone, and so is our workplace.