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Professional skill development opportunities in greenspaces

Parks Opportunity Program by NYC Department of Parks & Recreation (NYC Parks) | NYC Parks

Services Provided Apprenticeships and job training, Career services, High School diploma and HSE/GED prep

Eligibility All residents, BIPOC Black, Indigenous, Hispanic/Latino, and people of color, CUNY student, Immigrant, Justice-impacted individual, LGBTQ+ Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and more, Low-income, NYCHA resident, Out-of-school youth, Public assistance recipient, Veteran, Woman, Youth in foster care

Schedule 6 months or more, Full-time, Weekend

Language Access Language Access

Last Updated Last updated on Aug 29, 2024

Next Steps

The Parks Opportunity Program (POP) provides paid work and access to certifications, education, and career coaching.

This six-month training program offers professional skills development and career coaching while providing paid on-the-job experience.

A POP worker performs general maintenance work, under direct and close supervision while working in teams.

Typical tasks may include:

  • Use of hand and powered landscaping equipment such as lawn mowers, weed whackers and other equipment
  • Litter and debris collection, digging pits and ditches, and removing snow and ice
  • Cleaning interior and exterior of buildings, facilities, and restrooms
  • Providing customer service, general information, and directions to visitors

 

Who it's for Who it's for

  • Applicants should be comfortable participating in the following:
    • Standing and walking for long periods of time, in all-weather outdoors
    • Ability to lift, with or without assistance, 10 lbs. (4.54 kg) or more
    • Comfortable handling mowers and other equipment
    • Be available to work one (1) weekend day
    • Providing customer service
  • If offered the position in the program, all applicants must pay a finger printing fee of $102.50.
  • If you were hired as a POP Worker within the past 6 months, you must wait at least 6 months to be considered for the position again.

Duration and Length Duration and Length

This six-month program begins with orientation and on-the-job training. This program follows a 40-hour workweek and includes career coaching and training services.

Language Access Language Access

All participants must be able to understand and be understood in English, in order to follow directions and interact with the public as needed.

Next Steps

  • Schedule an interview by completing the NYC Parks Interview Scheduler Form.
  • Wait to hear back on an interview. Interviews take place Mondays through Fridays, starting at 8:30 a.m.

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