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Reporting to the President & CEO, the General Counsel will advise on legal and compliance matters and provide guidance and representation on a broad range of issues related to the work of the Trust for Governors Island (TGI or the Trust). The General Counsel will work collaboratively with TGI staff, TGI’s Board of Directors, and relevant government agencies, and will be responsible for managing in-house legal staff and outside counsel. The General Counsel is an Officer of the Trust and also works closely with the NYC Law Department, which provides outside counsel services pursuant to the agreement between the Trust and the City.
The staff accountant will support the Controller as an essential member of the Finance team, responsible for day-to-day activities focused on Accounts Receivable, handling additional accounting tasks as needed. The staff accountant will be directly involved in billing and collections. This role entails close communication with Trust staff as well as outside organizations working on the Governors Island.
The Senior Gardener leads a team of Gardeners and Seasonal Gardeners to monitor and maintain the gardens and natural areas on Governors Island. Working closely with the Director of Horticulture, the Senior Gardener helps develop seasonal management plans and establish weekly work priorities. This position provides hands-on, in-the-field mentorship and monitors progress to ensure that work is completed efficiently, and horticultural standards are consistently upheld.