Jobs

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Friends of the High Line is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

High Line Ranger

Reporting to the Visitor Services Manager, the Ranger is responsible in serving a role as a primary and visible FHL ambassador and safety representative to the public by informing park visitors of amenities and programs, gauging the public’s opinions and interests, and serving as the eyes and ears for the park’s condition and environment. This is a part-time, seasonal position that requires working outdoors in all weather conditions on evenings and weekends, from late April through the fall.

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Seasonal On-Site Associate

Reporting to the On-Site Coordinator, the Associates will serve as the primary fundraising and sales team on the High Line. Responsibilities will include soliciting membership sales, selling High Line branded merchandise, fielding inquiries from park visitors, and executing varied and creative promotional activities.

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Associate Supervisor, Seasonal On-Site Program

Reporting to the On-Site Coordinator, the two Associate Supervisors will supervise the staff of Seasonal On-Site Associates at FHL’s membership and merchandise kiosks on the High Line. Responsibilities will include soliciting membership sales, selling High Line branded merchandise, fielding inquiries from park visitors, and executing varied and creative promotional activities. The Associate Supervisors will ensure all policies, procedures, and controls are followed and will aid in the planning, organizing, and delegating of work among staff.

Community Engagement Manager

Reporting to the Director of Public Programs, Education, & Community Engagement, the Community Engagement Manager is primarily responsible for the implementation and evaluation of Friend of the High Line’s community engagement activities, which include public programs, community meetings and public gatherings, internships, employment recruitment, and more.

Gardener

Reporting to the Vice President of Park Operations and the Horticulture Foreman, the Gardener will be responsible for the year-round care and maintenance of the High Line’s landscape and grounds. Working interactively with a team of gardeners, custodians, maintenance technicians and High Line administrators, the Gardener’s responsibilities will include all aspects of monitoring, caring for, and reporting on designated park zones, including diverse plantings, hardscape elements, and public use of the park.

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High Line Venue Manager

Reporting to the Director of High Line Food & Revenue, the High Line Venue Manager is responsible for all aspects of selling, coordinating, and executing events on the High Line and will assist in other high priority departmental projects.

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Horticulture Intern

Under the general supervision of Friends of the High Line’s Vice President of Park Operations and the Horticulture Foreman, the Horticulture Intern will play an important role in maintaining the High Line Park and plantings during the spring and summer seasons.

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Human Resources Assistant

Reporting to the Vice President of Administration & Strategic Projects, the Human Resources Assistant is responsible for assisting in the administration of all aspects of the employment lifecycle of FHL’s 50+ full-time, year-round staff, as well as a number of seasonal employees.

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Manager of Foundation and Government Support

Reporting to the Vice President of Development, the Manager of Foundation and Government Support is responsible for developing and writing grant proposals to foundations, government agencies, and other grant-making organizations, and will persuasively communicate Friends of the High Line's mission and programs to potential funders.

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Schools Program Per-Diem Educator

This position is seasonal, running from March through June 2012 and continuing in September through November 2012, with the possibility of additional hours over the summer. The Schools Program Per-Diem Educator will conduct field trips with grades 2 – 7 on the High Line beginning in spring 2012, leading a maximum of six, 70-minute field trips a week with a paid 30-minute break between sessions.

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