• Movies Under the Stars Recreation Specialist

    City of New York (New York, NY)


    Job Description

    NYC Parks is the steward of over 30,000 acres of land 14 percent of New York City including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. We operate more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1,000 playgrounds, 1,800 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 1,200 monuments and 23 historic house museums. We look after 600,000 street trees and two million more in parks. We are New York City's 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 14’X8’ small screen and a 20'x11’ 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 cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 764278.

     

    All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. 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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

     

    Salary Min: $ 25.17

     

    Salary Max: $ 25.17