Jobs
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Friends of the High Line is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
Director of Communications
The Director serves as a member of FHL’s senior management team, and works closely with a senior peer group as the communications partner on a variety of organizational initiatives, including Public Programs, Development, High Line Art, High Line Food, Merchandise, Operations, and Planning & Advocacy. The Director manages and provides strategic direction to a team of three: Digital Communications Manager, High Line Art Communications Manager, and Communications & Marketing Coordinator.
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Director of Public Programs, Education, and Community Engagement
The Director of Public Programs, Education, and Community Engagement is responsible for cultivating a vibrant community around the High Line through envisioning, producing, and evaluating unique and memorable public events, activities, and multi-faceted initiatives. Programs seek to engage with diverse groups of neighborhood and wider New York City residents to build a connection with the High Line in unique, creative, and enduring ways. This position is a key member of the Executive team of Friends of the High Line, and is responsible for overseeing the Adult, Kids, Education, Teen, Volunteer, Community Engagement, and other programs both on and off the High Line. Reporting to the Director are four full-time employees and one seasonal, part-time employee who, in turn, manage two part-time educators, two seasonal family program leaders, over twenty teen staff, and a team of event production staff.
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Communications Intern
Friends of the High Line is looking for a creative, hard-working intern to support communications initiatives, including social media, email marketing, and digital projects. This paid internship requires a minimum of 15 hours/week and a commitment of 4 months.
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Data Entry Assistant
The Data Entry Assistant reports to the Development Projects Manager and the Director of Finance. He or she will support the work of the Development and Finance departments by helping to input and maintain accurate constituent and donation records.
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Seasonal Custodian
The Seasonal Custodian is an employee of Friends of the High Line and an integral part of the Park Operations team. This is a full-time, seasonal position that runs through the end of November. Under the general supervision of the Custodial Manager, the Seasonal Custodian works with a diverse team of horticulturists, maintenance technicians, and High Line administrators to achieve the highest standards of cleanliness and organization throughout the park.
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