Job Openings
The Friends of Governors Island:
There are currently no open job positions at the Friends. Interested in other was to get involved? Learn more here.
The Trust for Governors Island:
The Grounds Maintenance Mechanic is a full-time year-round employee of the Trust for Governors Island (Trust). The Mechanic will be responsible for daily inspection, maintenance, testing and repairs of the Island’s small equipment, power hand tools and landscape equipment as well as a small fleet of gas and electric service carts, pickup trucks and miscellaneous vehicles.
Part-time or Full-time Seasonal Groundskeeper
The Seasonal Groundskeeper is a
part-time or full-time (dependent on availability), seasonal (June 25-November
9) employee of the Trust for Governors Island. Reporting to the Trust’s
Superintendent of Grounds and/or Assistant Superintendent of Grounds, the
Seasonal Groundskeeper will work with a broader team of groundskeepers,
horticultural staff, and volunteers to care and maintain the Island’s diverse
grounds, lawns and landscapes.
The Trust for Governors Island is looking for an experienced and energetic Programming Site Manager to support the Island’s robust calendar of public and private seasonal events. The Site Manager will play a critical role in supporting organizations, institutions and tenants who have a season-long presence on the Island, as well as special events that happen both during the day and after hours.