Intern, SummerStage, Citywide

City Parks Foundation (CPF) is the only independent, nonprofit organization whose mission is to offer programs in public parks throughout the five boroughs of New York City.  We are dedicated to invigorating and transforming parks into dynamic, vibrant centers of urban life through sports, arts, community development, and education programs for all New Yorkers.  Our programs and community building initiatives -- located in more than 350 parks, recreation centers, and public schools across the city -- reach 425,000 people each year.

• We present the largest free, outdoor performing arts festival in NYC through SummerStage, presenting artists of the highest quality across multiple disciplines and genres, and marionette puppet theater in all five boroughs with our Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater and the roving PuppetMobile.

• Partnerships for Parks, a public-private program of City Parks Foundation and NYC Parks, supports and champions a growing network of leaders who care and advocate for the transformation of their neighborhood parks.

• We connect youngsters to nature in the urban environment with education programs that provide learning experiences through classroom and hands-on activities in parks, urban forests, coastal areas, gardens, and recreation centers.

• Free golf, tennis, track & field, soccer, street hockey, 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.

We are seeking an organized, adaptable individual to work directly with the General Manager of the SummerStage Citywide festival on a variety of tasks related to all aspects of the production and management of the festival. This internship is a great experience for undergraduates, graduate students, or recent graduates to learn about and gain experience in both live event management and non-profit management.  College credit available in participating programs.

Range of Duties

• Assist with accounting and bookkeeping for SummerStage Citywide program

• Process and track payment to vendors and other parties

• Provide on-site support to Citywide production team at select events that may include:

• Managing guest list

• Assisting with artist and partner relations

• Liaising with food vendors

• Coordinating activations and other festival elements taking place in the park

• Perform various administrative tasks supporting the department

• Conducting audience surveys