Movies Under the Stars Playground Associate

divh2Playground Associate/h2pNYC 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 Citys 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 14X8 small screen and a 20x11 inflatable screen. Perks: All Parks employees receive free membership to our recreation centers./ppMajor Responsibilities:/pulliTravel to and from garage to various parks around the five boroughs./liliAssist with the set up and breakdown of movie screen and audio equipment./liliWork closely with Parks Managers and Borough Coordinator to ensure that movie showings are professionally implemented./liliAssist with light maintenance and ensure that movie locations are safe and feasible./liliMaintain accurate records such as daily vehicle trip ticket, van inventory and program sign-in sheets./liliMaintain 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./li/ulpWork Location: Citywide/ppDuration: 6 Months, Starting April 2026/ppFees: 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./ppMinimum Qualifications:/pulli1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and two summer seasons, or six months, of experience as an instructor, counselor, or coach in an organized recreational program; or/lili2. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and completion of sixty credits toward a baccalaureate degree in an accredited college; or/lili3. Education and/or experience equivalent to 1 above./li/ulpPreferred Skills:/pulliAbility to lift heavy objects./li/ulpPublic Service Loan Forgiveness/ppAs a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Educations website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/./ppResidency Requirement/ppResidency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam, or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required for all other candidates within 90 days of hire./ppAdditional Information/ppThe 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 individuals sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy./p/div