Job Openings & RFPs

Bryant Park Corporation and 34th Street Partnership are hiring a House Manager to facilitate summer programming in both districts. 
 
Hourly rate: $21 
Job type: Part-time, seasonal. Fully in-person with no option for remote work. 
Schedule: Mostly nights, including Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Around 20 hours per week, rising to 30 hours at peak season. 
Projected dates: Late April through September 2026.  
This is a seasonal position. Successful candidates will need to re-apply for any future positions. 

Responsibilities

• Work with Public Programming Coordinator in supervising Production Assistants in the same-day set-up and/or break-down of front-of-house spaces for large scale events on the Bryant Park Lawn, including Picnic Performances and Movie Nights 
• Act as a front-of-house ambassador and engage with the public to communicate event policies 
• Coordinate with Program Managers to ensure a prompt run-of-show 
• Assign positions, manage breaks, and shape hospitality etiquette for front-of-house staff 
• Liaise with sanitation and security staff, event vendors, on-site EMT, and other partners 
• Work independently to manage pop-up performances and programs around the 34th Street District, including performer liaison, set-up and break down of performance spaces and basic audio tech
• Troubleshoot logistical event issues, including weather, schedule changes, and crowding 
• Assist with hiring and training additional Production Assistants 
• Create staffing schedules for Production Assistants using Sling 
• Attend planning meetings and perform in-office administrative duties, as needed 
• Other responsibilities as requested by supervisor

Responsibilities within the company may be added if the individual demonstrates initiative, growth, and proficiency in their tasks.  

 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or similar work experience, in a relevant course of study preferred
• Experience in staff management/supervision preferred 
• Experience as a stagehand, stage manager, sound engineer, or production assistant a plus 
• Outgoing, mature, and assertive, with a “no-job-too-small” attitude 
• Ability to multi-task, show initiative, and to work independently as well as a team leader 
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills 
• Responsible and detail-oriented with excellent observation skills 
• Flexibility regarding day of scheduling, due to the nature of live events 
• Available to work evenings on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 
• Ability to lift 50lbs and to stay on feet for extended periods of time in varied weather conditions 

 How to apply
Please email your resume and cover letter to pa@bryantpark.org with the subject line 'House Manager'. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Phone calls and office visits will NOT be accepted. 

34th Street Partnership and Bryant Park Corporation

April 2026 - December 2026, with possibility for rehire March 2027 - December 2027

34th Street Partnership and Bryant Park Corporation are hiring two seasonal horticulture and landscape maintenance crew members from now through the end of the year, with possibility for rehire in March 2027. The award-winning not-for-profit Business Improvement Districts, operating under a single management structure, share a mission to improve the quality of the commercial, physical, and public space environments in Midtown Manhattan.

The ideal candidate is an experienced landscape professional with knowledge of urban plant and landscape maintenance practices. This is a full time, in-person (not remote) position starting in April 2026. Field hours are typically Monday through Friday, 7am-3pm, with one hour for lunch. The position involves outdoor work in all weather conditions. Due to the nature of managing fieldwork, candidates must be willing to work early mornings and occasionally on weekends.

Compensation

Hourly rate: $20-25/hour based on skills and experience.

Responsibilities/Duties

34th Street District

• District parks: plant, water, weed, and monitor plant health of plantings in Herald and Greeley Square Parks.
• District pedestrian plazas: monitor plant health in planters and tree pits; clean, maintain, and move planters and other horticultural and landscape elements between district locations.
• District planters: monitor plant health; clean, maintain, and move planters as needed.
• District hanging baskets: monitor plant health; maintain baskets as needed.
• Tree pits: monitor tree and plant health; prune trees as necessary; maintain tree pits as needed.

Bryant Park

• Plant bulbs, perennials, shrubs, and small trees in beds, borders, and planters; weed and maintain planting beds; water, maintain, and clean planters, and move planters as needed; clean and maintain the lawn and the gravel paths around the lawn.

Qualifications/Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of hands-on horticulture and/or landscaping experience, or 5 years doing similar hands-on work.
• Highly motivated, able to work independently to coordinate activities, prioritize conflicting demands, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork qualities, with excellent listening skills, and an ability to work effectively with others.
• Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States.

Submission Requirements (please include via email)

• An email or cover letter expressing why you are interested in the position.
• A resume as an attachment (PDF files only). Resumes should include contact information for references being offered.

Contact email
tyano@34bp.org