Greeter Programs

Help the Conservancy meet the information needs of the Central Park’s 25 million annual visitors. Whether they are from far away places, or New Yorkers who use the Park regularly, many need help navigating the Park, or have a general interest question. Enhance their experiences by greeting, guiding, and informing them about the Conservancy, upcoming events in the Park, and much more. Training is provided. All of the greeter programs described below require a minimum annual commitment of 48 hours.

Visitor Center Greeter
Greet visitors from the information desk at one of the Park visitor centers:  Chess & Checkers House, North Meadow Recreation Center, Belvedere Castle, and the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center. Educate visitors about the Conservancy and good Park stewardship. Training is provided on site. A commitment of 3 hours per week is required; select shifts, Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, are available.

Kiosk Greeter
Assist visitors from one of three information kiosks located in the south-end of the Park from April through November, between 9am and 5pm. Answer Park-related questions and give directions, and hand our Park literature and maps. Kiosk training is provided. Knowledge of the Park and a commitment of 3 hours per week, are required.

Greensward Guide
Assist visitors from one of three information kiosks located in the south-end of the Park from April through November, between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Answer Park-related questions and give directions, and hand our Park literature and maps. Kiosk training is provided.  Knowledge of the Park and a commitment of 3 hours per week, are required. Walk in pre-designated areas of the Park greeting visitors, giving directions, answering Park-related questions, teaching about good Park stewardship, upcoming events, and more. Training is provided, including one 8-hour class plus training on site. Knowledge of the Park is required. Work any day of the week between
9 am and 5pm. A commitment of 3 hours per week is required. Apply Online

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