Seasonal Media Assistant

Randall’s Island Park Alliance, Inc.

Job Opening Notice Posting Dates: 1/03/2025 – Until Filled

Job: Seasonal Media Assistant (1)

Department: Communications

Job Type: Full-time; Seasonal; 40 hours per week; nights and weekends required, overtime when required; Non-Exempt.

Pay Rate: $24.20/hour (New Hire)

Duration: March 10 – November 22, 2025

Benefits: Health insurance, paid time off, free parking on site, etc.

Work Location: Randall’s Island Park, New York, NY 10035

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Seasonal Media Assistant will report to the Communications Manager, while working closely with and taking occasional direction from the year-round Communications & Social Media Coordinator. The Seasonal Media Assistant will ensure coverage of programming events, Icahn Stadium events such as track and field gatherings, soccer games, as well as recreational and environmental usage in the park. The Seasonal Media Assistant will be required to work on-site, outdoors and on weekends and evenings.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creatively capture and promote the park, including programming events, passive park usage, sporting events, environmental interactions, etc., through photography and videos.
• Live stream and take pictures at Icahn Stadium and programming events, festivals, classes, etc.
• Create, write, and post content on social media outlets, with approval from the Communications Manager.
• Collaborate with the year-round Communications & Social Media Coordinator on tasks and projects.
• Interact with park patrons and provide general park information with a welcoming and friendly demeanor.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as completing simple reports, data entry, etc.
• All other general tasks as assigned.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Strong working professional knowledge of social media platforms.
• Experience with editing photos and videos.
• Experience taking good quality pictures and live streaming videos, with a keen eye.
• Ability to write professionally and clearly.
• Ability to engage with colleagues and the public, bringing a proactive energy to events and programs.
• Ability to collaborate and create positive working relationships.
• Good planning, organizational and time management skills as well as strong attention to detail.
• Motivated and punctual, able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to work in all types of weather.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and overtime, when needed.

PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop) and, or other graphic design and video editing software.
• Experience capturing sporting events via film/video.
• Coursework in Communications, Media, Marketing etc.
• Experience working in a park/outdoors.
• Experience in the track and field industry
• Fluent in Spanish
• Valid Driver License

To apply, please complete an application online at:

www.randallsisland.org/about/employment-opportunities/

• Please provide a cover letter*

The Randall’s Island Park Alliance, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and environment.

RIPA maintains confidentiality of all applications and therefore will never contact a present employer without prior consent from the applicant.