Job Openings
Director of Horticulture
The Director of Horticulture will be responsible for all aspects of management and long-term care of Governors Island’s diverse gardens. The Director will shape open space management protocols and lead a professional horticulture team.
Project Manager, Design and Construction
The Project Manager will oversee a range of capital projects through all stages of planning, design, and construction at a time of significant growth on Governors Island, ensuring that projects proceed in coordination with available funding sources, the Island’s operational needs, and short-term and long-term development plans.
Seasonal Events Coordinator
The Trust for Governors Island seeks a Seasonal Events Coordinator to support a robust calendar of special events and public programs during the 2026 high season (May-October). Working within the Public Affairs team, the Seasonal Events Coordinator will support the administration and production of events, including large-scale productions, community programs, corporate outings, and more.
Seasonal Associate, Climate Programs
The Seasonal Associate will support the Director of Climate Programs on the Trust’s climate action planning, annual emissions inventory update, and climate piloting opportunities.
Seasonal Gardener
The Seasonal Gardener cares for planted areas through horticultural tasks such as planting, weeding, mulching, pruning and watering, and uses power equipment such as mowers, hedge trimmers and string trimmers. This position is ideal for someone new to the horticulture field who has a demonstrated interest in native plants and ornamental gardening.