Riverside Park Conservancy is a small but growing organization where skilled candidates can make a meaningful impact. Riverside Park and the adjacent Riverside Park South, West Harlem Piers Park, and Fort Washington Park contain numerous entrance gardens, woodlands, scenic promenades, ballfields, cafes, and access to six miles of Hudson River waterfront. Riverside Park, one of New York City’s premier waterfront parks, is a Scenic Landmark originally designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.
Work With Us
At Riverside Park Conservancy, we foster a dynamic and collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and adaptability to the evolving needs of the Park, and its surrounding community.
We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply, even if they don’t meet every qualification. Your unique skills, talent, and passion for our mission matter most. We continue to expand and expect to have ongoing opportunities available. Check back often.
We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package that includes
- Medical insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Vacation & Sick Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Pre-Tax Flexible spending account
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Commuter Benefits
- 401K Retirement Plan + Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Education Stipend
- Supplemental Insurance (i.e. Metlife Legal Plan, and supplemental medical)
Current Openings
Teen Corps
Riverside Park Conservancy provides an experiential learning program for high school interns interested in basic horticultural and environmental restoration. Interns work closely with our zone gardeners to care for NYC’s essential open space by maintaining key horticultural sites, managing woodland areas and keeping the park safe, clean, and healthy.
Please note: applications for our 2025 Teen Corps cohort are closed. To learn more about Teen Corps, please click here.
Please send resumes to [email protected]. No phone calls please.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all applicants and employees. We recognize the importance of diversity and offer equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Riverside Park Conservancy staff work with young volunteers at Sandsational, an annual sandbox refresh event.