Public Programs Coordinator

Job Title:  Public Programs Coordinator   

Classification:  Non-exempt, full-time, temporary 

Pay Rate:  $28/hour, 35 hours a week            

Reports to:  Deputy Director of Public Programs 

Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP) is looking to hire a seasonal, full-time Public Programs Coordinator to help support, manage, and execute its arts, cultural, and recreational programming. The position is instrumental in supporting the existing and new seasonal programs. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Support and supervise various outdoor public programs, including set up (tents, tables, sounds system, signage, barricades, etc.) break down, and on-site presence. Program offerings include, but are not limited to, music concerts, movie screenings, dance and theater events, kayaking, fitness classes, and athletic leagues.  

• Help manage the Production Assistants, Summer Associates, and Kayak Associates in partnership with the Deputy Director of Programs and the Public Programs Manager.  

• Track visitor demographic information and program participant numbers through surveys, program attendance counts, and photographs, and enter information into an internal database.  

• Support Deputy Director of Programs and Public Programs Manager in administrative tasks. 

• Maintain inventory control and maintenance of all programming equipment. Submit order requests for needed materials related to programming to the Public Programs Manager and retain file back-ups of all details.  

• Remain outside, in the Park, for the majority of your shift, offering support to program attendees, program partners, Production Assistants, Summer Associates, Kayak Associates and Public Programs Manager. 

Qualifications: 

• Capacity to function in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities. 

• Experience supervising, training, and evaluating others (intern or volunteer level is acceptable).  

• Experience operating sound equipment strongly preferred.   

• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.  

• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions, as well as the ability to perform physical labor (able to lift 40 pounds, regularly). Work may also be performed at the natural shoreline and on unstable ground.  

• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet program needs, including regular evenings, early mornings, and weekends, is required. Schedule will change to follow the needs of the programs, but will often include late Wednesday evenings, all day Thursday, and early Saturday mornings.  

• Capacity to confidently and accurately enact safety procedures required by staff, program partners and program participants, as well as enforce compliance, communicate related guidelines, and promptly resolve issues as necessary.  

• Valid state driver's license is required. Must be comfortable driving small vehicles in tight areas around construction, cyclists and pedestrians.  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook/Teams.  

• Previous event or arts production experience strongly preferred. 

• Bachelor's Degree with at least one year of experience in public programming, recreation, arts & culture, visitor services, or comparable training and vocational education preferred. 

About You:   

• You strive to be inclusive and collaborative. At BBP, we recognize that doing our best work means working together. We have each other’s back – and are helpful, humble and open.   

• You are committed. At BBP, we approach our work with integrity, positivity, and pride. We are committed to the public, the park and each other.  

• You are a problem-solver. At BBP, we prioritize learning, evolving and building creative solutions to ensure the Park remains a leader in sustainable green space for generations to come.  

• You value people and the environment. At BBP, respect is important to us. We strive to trust each other, act with good intention and communicate with openness.  

Working at BBP:   
We believe that BBP is a park for all people. We take pride in our ability to provide the community with a beautiful, functional, clean, and safe green space. Internally, we strive to provide a work environment where employees feel supported, respected, and a sense of belonging. Our staff are experts in everything from horticulture to community engagement to park operations and events. The work environment is welcoming, with hardworking and diverse staff who are dedicated to building, beautifying, and maintaining the park.  

ABOUT BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK   

Brooklyn Bridge Park, one of the most transformative public projects in New York City in a generation, has revitalized a formerly industrial waterfront into a dynamic 85-acre civic space. Created to be environmentally and financially sustainable, Brooklyn Bridge Park is a model for resilient urban design that reconnects New Yorkers and visitors to the waterfront. Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP) operates as a non-profit public benefit corporation of the City of New York and is responsible for the stewardship of the park—maintaining its landscapes, maritime infrastructure, and public amenities. BBP develops and delivers dynamic public programming that weaves together arts and culture, recreation, and environmental education to engage, inspire, and serve a diverse community.   

Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Brooklyn Bridge Park provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.   

Salary : $28