POSITION SUMMARY 

The Citywide Marketing Assistant will join a 17-person Development and Marketing team at City
Parks Foundation, reporting to the Marketing Director. This seasonal, part-time assistant will be the
main representative for the Marketing team onsite at citywide shows for our SummerStage festival
at parks across the five boroughs. This role will lead our marketing responsibilities during citywide
SummerStage events and will support the Marketing department in various outreach activities. The Citywide Marketing Assistant will be supported by summer interns and will manage intern
responsibilities at events.

This role is an opportunity to work on diverse projects with massive New York City exposure. This
position requires live event and production experience with a proactive and can-do attitude, strong
attention to detail, organizational skills, problem-solving proficiency, management experience, and
the ability to work independently outside on nights and weekends throughout the five boroughs.
The candidates must be available to work 20-30 hours/week between June and September. This is a
paid, hourly position.

RESPONSIBILITIES   

● Attend SummerStage performances in all five boroughs as the primary on-site Marketing
contact (estimated 3-5 events/week with variance) between June - September with an
estimated 10-15 remote office/admin hours per week with fluctuation week to week
● Assist with special projects surrounding SummerStage’s milestone 40th anniversary,
including marketing campaigns, audience giveaways, and more
● Supervise up to two on-site marketing interns per event, assigning tasks, assignments, and
overseeing all responsibilities
● Serve as the primary Marketing point of contact on-site at citywide SummerStage shows for
media partners, production staff, photographers, interns, press, and the general public
● Managemedia partner on-site activations; coordinating planning details and assisting setup
on-site
● Assist sponsorship activations, on-site media partners,and the SummerStage membership
program when needed
● Oversee and assist any press on-site with check-in, credentials, and interviews when needed
● Oversee with the operations and security teams,the photography press pit onsite;escort
members of the press to and from the area as needed, monitoring time limits within
● Manage and oversee interns and the citywide Marketing / Info booth, with responsibilities
including but not limited to: booth set up, guest communications, email signup collection,
and distribution of marketing materials
● Oversee and assist the interns with on-site social media plan, including: advancing
pre-approved posts, approving on-site drafted posts (photos and copy); posting live updates
on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X; and answering questions and direct messages when
needed 
● Manage on-site staff photographers and videographers, including review of the shot sheet
and emphasizing important shots needed; downloading, and organizing all show photo
folders post event, in a timely manner
● Review signage at each show and coordinate with the production team to ensure correct
placement
● Review stage video screens at each show (when applicable) to ensure smooth operation of
marketing slides, stage announcements and other multimedia content captures for each
show
● Produce daily show recaps within 24 hours following performances and assist with
season-end partner recap summaries
● Attend weekly virtual SummerStage production meetings, in-person orientation and
season-end debrief meetings (minimum of 2)
● Additional on-site assistance as needed
● Assemble a weekly marketing supplies packing list and ensure all items are packed, clearly
labeled, and sent to the citywide production team in advance of each weekend performance
● Remote office/admin weekly work to prepare for performances citywide. Tasks include but
are not limited to: weekly briefs for on-site events; assistance to interns, vendors, media
partners, photographers, and other marketing partners; time-sensitive drafting of copy for
show social media posts in advance

QUALIFICATIONS

● 2+ years experience in live events, production, marketing or related field
● Excellent oral and written communication skills
● Familiar with social media tools such as Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok;
comfortable being our social media ambassador and appearing on our social channels (TikTok
videos, Instagram stories, etc.)
● Highly organized, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple projects at
once
● Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment and problem solve quickly
● Comfortable interacting directly with patrons, media contacts, and others as needed
● A passion for art & culture and live events
● Ability to prioritize and to work independently and proactively on a team
● Must be available to work evenings and weekends
● Bi- or multi-lingual a plus

ABOUT CITY PARKS FOUNDATION

At City Parks Foundation (CPF), we are dedicated to invigorating and transforming New York City parks into dynamic, vibrant centers of urban life through arts, environmental education, sports, and community building programs for all New Yorkers. Our ethos is simple: we believe thriving parks mean thriving communities.

Community engagement includes Partnerships for Parks, a public-private program of City Parks Foundation and NYC Parks, which supports and champions a growing network of community leaders who care and advocate for the transformation of our neighborhood parks and the Parks and Open Space Partners-NYC coalition of conservancies and alliances. We also administer the NYC Green Fund, a regranting program for parks and open space nonprofits and grassroots organizations.

We produce SummerStage, the iconic free, outdoor performing arts festival in NYC, presenting world-class artists from across the globe and our own neighborhoods on our mainstage in Central Park and in local parks in all five boroughs, and our Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre and roving PuppetMobile present marionette puppet theater throughout New York City.

We connect youngsters to nature in the urban environment through progressive, experiential teaching. Using parks as classrooms, we provide learning experiences and hands-on activities in urban forests, coastal areas, and gardens.

Free golf, tennis, track & field, soccer, and fitness programs bring high-quality instruction and equipment into areas where few organized athletic opportunities exist. We offer leveled training, year-round scholarship coaching, and special pro events.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. City Parks Foundation does not offer visa sponsorship.