NYC Parks’ Media Education Unit provides high-quality digital resources and creative learning opportunities for all. Our community education spaces are located within recreation centers across the five boroughs and are accessible with a recreation membership.
Candidates hired for these positions are eligible for healthcare benefits. In addition, staff earn vacation and sick leave every month and can receive free membership to our recreation centers.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, plan, develop and conduct high-quality sports media workshops and classes.
- Leverage digital media tools within and out of media labs to inspire children, teenagers, and young adults in the fast-growing world of digital sports communication.
- Provide solid digital learning opportunities with a focus on creative and industry-standard, technical expertise.
- Offer hands-on lessons in sports broadcasting, highlight reel creation, podcasting web design, print design, motion photography, statistical game analysis, and/or any other emerging sports media trends and tools.
- Attend staff development and provide leadership, training and expertise to other Media Education Associates, volunteers and interns.
- Build technology instructional resources based on expertise.
- Monitor and track media lab traffic and youth program participation.
Duration: 32 Weeks, 3 days a week, beginning 8/1/2026.
Work Location: Citywide
Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $68.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $104.50 background check fee.
How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 784634.
All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.
*Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.
References will be required upon request.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
nyc.gov/parks
For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057
Qualification Requirements
1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Skills Required
- High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to duties described
- Education and/or experience equivalent to the requirement above (acceptable alternative to item 1)
- Availability for a 32-week assignment, 3 days per week, beginning 8/1/2026
- References available upon request
