Job Openings
The Trust for Governors Island:
Seasonal Landscaper
The Trust for Governors Island seeks a seasonal landscaper (July-September) to help care for and maintain the Island’s diverse grounds, lawns, and landscapes.
Allied Universal Security is seeking full time and part time security staff to support a safe, welcoming atmosphere on Governors Island. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older with a current NYS Unarmed Guard license, or the ability to obtain such a license. Please email your resume to michael.trudden@aus.com to apply.
National Park Service, Governors Island National Monument:
Park Ranger (full-time, permanent)
The National Park Service is hiring Park Ranger positions at Manhattan sites, including the Governors Island National Monument. These positions are located in Manhattan Sites, in one of the nine individually legislated units. The work involves presenting a complete and highly varied suite of structured programs (e.g., talks, tours, presentations, etc.) and providing related services to visitors.
The Friends of Governors Island:
Director of Corporate Relations
The Friends of Governors Island seeks a highly motivated Director of Corporate Relations to lead the organization’s corporate fundraising efforts. This is a full-time position based in New York City. The Director of Corporate Relations will develop and lead Governors Island’s corporate fundraising strategy, focused on deepening partnerships with existing and new corporate partners to generate financial support, stewardship, and visibility for Governors Island.
Major Gifts Officer
The Friends of Governors Island is hiring for a Major Gift Officer who will be responsible for raising significant funds through major gift prospect cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. The Major Gift Officer will be responsible for leading and managing development functions with an emphasis on major gifts and foundation giving. This position will also lead fundraising efforts for new special projects and broad Governors Island initiatives, including Trust-led projects.