Reports to: Associate Director of Visitor Services

Department: Public Engagement

Status:Part-time/Non-exempt

Duration of assignment: Approximately 21 weeks; April 2025 – October 2025

Must be available to work 20-25 hours per week, including flexibility on weekends. Schedules and shift times are determined based on facility/programming needs and will change week to week. Regular weekend work and holiday work is required; Visitor Services Representatives report to the following locations throughout Central Park; Belvedere Castle, Charles A. Dana Discovery Center, The Dairy Visitor Center and Gift Shop, Chess and Checkers, Columbus Circle Information Kiosk, Davis Center, North Meadow Recreational Center (summer only), and in-park pop up initiatives (summer only).

Note: This position is in-person (not a remote role).

Rate: $21/hour

About Central Park Conservancy

Central Park is one of the world's most famous and beloved public spaces. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in 1858, the 843-acre Park was the country's first purpose-built public park and is a National Historic Landmark and a New York Scenic Landmark. The Central Park Conservancy, a private, not-for-profit organization, was founded in 1980 to rescue the Park, which had fallen into serious disrepair. Since then, the Conservancy has overseen the investment of over $1.6 billion in the restoration of the Park, which now hosts over 40 million visitors a year.

The Conservancy is one of the largest and most successful public private partnerships in New York City and is considered a major civic institution given its impact on the health and vibrancy of both the Park and the City. The Conservancy’s mission is to preserve and celebrate Central Park as a sanctuary from urban life. The City of New York has formally entrusted the care of the Park to the Conservancy which is responsible for every aspect of its care, including landscape maintenance, capital improvements, and the visitor experience. The Conservancy employs roughly 400 people and has an annual operating budget of $100 million.

Other Requirements

This position occasionally requires lifting moderately heavy items (up to 30 pounds) and long periods of standing as well as walking to various locations throughout the Park as needed. Will sometimes be exposed to the elements such as rain, snow and extreme temperatures. Must comply with the policies of the Conservancy, including wearing a Central Park Conservancy-branded uniform, which will be issued upon hire, in a presentable and professional fashion.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The Central Park Conservancy’s work is guided by the belief that Central Park, and all public parks, must be managed and actively protected as an inclusive and democratic space for all.

Working closely with our New York City partners, we will always strive towards creating and sustaining a sense of belonging for all visitors and advocating for equitable and accessible public use of the Park.

In service of this belief, we are committed to fostering a workforce and organizational culture that is as diverse as Central Park itself and the dynamic city it serves.

Safety Requirements

Establishment and maintenance of a safe work environment is the shared responsibility of this organization and employees at every level. The Conservancy will make every effort to assure a safe environment and be in compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations. Employees are expected to obey safety rules and to exercise caution in all their work activities. Accordingly, employees should be aware of any hazards, which could cause an injury or accident (e.g., spills, obstacles in walkways, etc.). If an employee discovers a potential dangerous condition, he/she should alert other employees and notify his/her supervisor immediately.