NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) \u2014 Are you looking for work opportunities that also allow you to spend time outdoors?<\/p>\n
The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking to fill several seasonal positions across the city, some of which do not require formal education or prior experience.<\/p>\n
Discover more local reporting on our homepage <\/a><\/p>\n City Park Worker<\/a><\/p>\n Duration: April to September 2026<\/p>\n Job duties include general maintenance work, cleaning and maintaining facilities, and performing safety checks on facilities and equipment.<\/p>\n Qualifications: A valid driver\u2019s license is required.<\/p>\n City Seasonal Aide (Filter Plant Operator)<\/a><\/p>\n Duration: April to September 2026<\/p>\n Job duties include using hand and powered grass mowers, picking up litter, raking debris, and cleaning interiors and exteriors of structures.<\/p>\n Preferred skills and qualifications: Able to work flexible hours, nights, and weekends as needed.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State <\/a><\/p>\n Summer Camp Junior Counselor<\/a><\/p>\n Duration: 8 weeks starting June 2026<\/p>\n Job duties: Organize and run group or team games, supervise children ages 6-13, inspect play areas, and work closely with the camp director and supporting staff.<\/p>\n Preferred skills and qualifications: Excellent communication and organizational skills, and experience in coaching or teaching sports or fitness.<\/p>\n Summer Camp Counselor<\/a><\/p>\n Duration: 8 weeks starting June 2026<\/p>\n Job duties: Organize and run group or team games, document and report records of attendance, incidents, and injuries, supervise children ages 6-13, and work closely with the camp director and supporting staff to remain organized and follow daily schedules.<\/p>\n Qualifications: A high school diploma and two summer seasons or six months of experience as an instructor, counselor, or coach in an organized recreational program.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> to browse additional jobs with NYC Parks and Recreation.<\/p>\n Ben Mitchell is a digital content producer from Vermont who has covered both local and international news since 2021. He joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of his work here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/p>\n