Job Openings
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.
Project Manager, Real Estate & Planning
The Project Manager, Real Estate & Planning supports all aspects of the planning, leasing, and development of the Island in furtherance of the Trust’s mission and financial goals. The Project Manager will lead or assist in all phases of the department’s projects, including initial project planning, research, and modeling; preparation and management of RFPs or other solicitations; lease and other contract negotiations; funding and financing; and coordination of landlord and tenant improvements.
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 profress to ensure that work is completed efficiently, and horticultural standards are consistently upheld.