Capital Projects & Restoration Intern in Brooklyn, New York at Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation

Job Title: Capital Projects & Restoration Intern

Classification: Part-time, temporary, non-exempt

Pay Rate: $20/hour

Reports to: Senior Project Manager, Capital Projects & Restoration  

Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP) is looking to hire a part-time, temporary Capital Projects & Restoration Intern to assist in a variety of tasks related to the Park’s construction and ongoing maintenance. The intern will work alongside the Capital Maintenance Team on various maintenance, construction, and data management projects. They will assist in data collection and training document development for various types of existing park infrastructure. The Intern will work with the Project Manager on various administrative tasks related to ongoing and upcoming Capital improvement projects and construction management tasks.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Contribute to ongoing project management, contract administration, and compliance;

• Data entry, cleaning, and process development;

• Internal file keeping;

• Planning and organizing;

• Assist in the organization of BBP’s project archive and work on research projects with discretion.

Qualifications:

• Studying or experience in architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, urban design, or related fields.

• Solid writing, research acumen, and communications skills.

• Ability to read design plans and use Adobe Illustrator.

• Familiarity with construction project management.

About You:

• You strive to be inclusive and collaborative. At BBP, we recognize that doing our best work means working together. We have each other’s back – and are helpful, humble and open.

• You are committed. At BBP, we approach our work with integrity, positivity, and pride. We are committed to the public, the park and each other.

• You are a problem-solver. At BBP, we prioritize learning, evolving and building creative solutions to ensure the Park remains a leader in sustainable green space for generations to come.

• You value people and the environment. At BBP, respect is important to us. We strive to trust each other, act with good intention and communicate with openness.

Working at BBP:  

We believe that BBP is a park for all people. We take pride in our ability to provide the community with a beautiful, functional, clean, and safe green space. Internally, we strive to provide a work environment where employees feel supported, respected, and a sense of belonging. Our staff are experts in everything from horticulture to community engagement to park operations and events. The work environment is welcoming, with hardworking and diverse staff who are dedicated to building, beautifying, and maintaining the park. We offer benefits like affordable healthcare, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and prioritize the importance of work-life balance. 

ABOUT BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK  

Brooklyn Bridge Park, one of the most transformative public projects in New York City in a generation, has revitalized a formerly industrial waterfront into a dynamic 85-acre civic space. Created to be environmentally and financially sustainable, Brooklyn Bridge Park is a model for resilient urban design that reconnects New Yorkers and visitors to the waterfront. Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP) operates as a non-profit public benefit corporation of the City of New York and is responsible for the stewardship of the park—maintaining its landscapes, maritime infrastructure, and public amenities. BBP develops and delivers dynamic public programming that weaves together arts and culture, recreation, and environmental education to engage, inspire, and serve a diverse community.

Brooklyn Bridge Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Brooklyn Bridge Park provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.