Job Openings

The Trust for Governors Island:

Senior Director of Facilities
The Trust for Governors Island is seeking a Senior Director of Facilities. This position is a full-time, new position with The Trust for Governors Island (The Trust) overseeing infrastructure, facilities and property management functions on Governors Island. This position requires superior communication, administrative and organizational skills, and the ability to develop and lead a team of facilities professionals to support the Island’s ongoing transformation. The Senior Director reports to The Trust’s Vice President of Operations and Facilities.

The Friends of Governors Island:

Corporate Events Associate
The Friends of Governors Island seeks a full-time seasonal Corporate Events Associate to assist with planning and coordination of corporate events on Governors Island. This is a temporary position, starting in April and concluding in November. The Associate will report to the Manager of Community & Corporate Engagement, and will be an important member of the Friends’ fundraising team. If you love the outdoors, are a people person who loves public speaking, and are a rock-star event planner, this is the job for you!

Visitor Services Associates
The Friends of Governors Island seeks several seasonal part-time Visitor Services Associates to join Governors Island’s growing Visitor Experience team. This is a temporary 29-week position, starting in April and concluding in October, and requires work on both weekend days in addition to a few hours during the week. Visitor Services Associates will report to the Director of Visitor Experience and work closely with other associates, volunteers, and interns who are passionate about public spaces and the value they bring to urban environments.