Overview

Who We Are 

Little Island is a beautiful, welcoming, and unique public park and public art space located in Hudson River Park at 13th/14th St. With its one-of-a-kind design and dynamic offerings and experiences, Little Island invites all New Yorkers to experience a public space that is designed to ignite imagination, foster spontaneity and play, and support camaraderie and connection. Little Island relies on its dedicated staff to deliver this experience and cultivate a public space that is welcoming for all to enjoy.   

General Manager 

Little Island seeks a General Manager to join the Artistic Programming team. The General Manager is a key member of the Artistic Programming team and will facilitate the execution of the administrative, operational, and financial objectives of the department, including artist contracts and relations, budgeting and finance, human resources, and compliance. The ideal General Manager will own and maintain departmental administrative systems with excellence, ensuring alignment between Little Island’s artistic and administrative teams. 

The General Manager is an adaptable critical thinker with a keen attention to detail, a passion for collaborative problem-solving, and experience upholding the administrative foundation of an artistic department. They have an inclusive and detailed approach to supporting and communicating complex information to artists and their representatives. Candidates with experience supporting a variety of artistic disciplines are strongly encouraged to apply. This role reports directly to the Director of Artistic Programming, and their work is executed in close partnership with the Business Affairs, Human Resource, and Finance departments. 

  • Salary Range: $85,000 – $95,000 per year 
  • Job Type: Full-Time, Year-Round 
  • Employment Classification: Exempt 
  • Schedule Expectations: The General Manager will mostly be scheduled to work a flexible afternoon-evening schedule during the programming season and is predicted to work a more traditional Monday-Friday during the winter. Flexible availability in schedule is required. 
  • Projected Start Date: January 2, 2024 

Please visit our website  www.littleisland.org/employment for more information about the role.