Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR)

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NYC Parks Workforce Development: Earn and Learn

Provided by:
Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR)
Type:
Jobs and Internships  •  Training and Education
Resource for:
Jobseekers
Keywords:
Job Training  •  Outdoors
This program helps jobseekers build skills while working to keep New York City’s parks and playgrounds clean and green. Through the Parks Opportunity Program, participants take on a six-month maintenance role with NYC Parks, earning $18.54 per hour. The program also offers paid career coaching, resume development, and the chance to earn valuable credentials such as a high school equivalency diploma, driver’s license, CDL, security certifications, and horticulture training. A $101.25 background check fee applies to candidates not currently employed by the City. NYC Parks is an equal opportunity employer.

More info at:

Website:
Apply at bit.ly/ParksOpportunityProgram
 
Email: workforce.development@parks.nyc.gov  
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Cool It! Outdoor Hot Weather Resources Map

Provided by:
Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR)
Type:
Directory
Resource for:
Everyone / Anyone in Need
Keywords:
Hot Weather  •  Outdoors  •  Weather
Visit the Parks Department review their guide to help you find places to stay cool! In their new Cool It! NYC map, you can find places all across the city to hydrate, refresh, and stay in the shade. These include locations with water features (spray showers, drinking fountains, outdoor pools), streets and location with shade trees and areas of greater heat vulnerability. On the same page, Parks offers a downloadable spreadsheet with the full list of NYC Parks spray shower, misting station, and drinking fountain locations

More info at:

Website:
nycgovparks.org/about/health-and-safety-guide/cool-it-nyc
 
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Parks Department Volunteer Opportunity Directory

Provided by:
Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR)
Type:
Volunteer and Community Service
Resource for:
Everyone / Anyone in Need
Keywords:
Environment  •  Outdoors  •  Parks
Find a group to volunteer in our city's parks and public spaces to make our city a better place.

More info at:

Website:
www.nycgovparks.org/opportunities/volunteer
 
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