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Carousel Senior Manager
Carousel for All Children, Willowbrook Park
The Greenbelt Conservancy seeks a Senior Manager to run our Carousel for All Children in
Willowbrook Park. The Carousel for All Children in Willowbrook Park is a beautiful Victorian-
style merry-go-round that opened in 1999. The carousel boasts carved wooden figures of
mythical beasts, endangered species, and traditional carousel horses. It also showcases
twenty hand-painted renderings of Staten Island landmarks, past and present. The Carousel is
fully accessible. The ideal candidate will possess: Mechanical skills, financial acumen,
experience in ordering inventory, excellent leadership and customer relations, and the ability to
communicate effectively. The Carousel for All Children is maintained by the Greenbelt
Conservancy in partnership with NYC Parks. The Greenbelt Conservancy is a not-for-profit
organization that works in partnership with NYC Parks to promote, sustain and enhance Staten
Island's 2,800-acre Greenbelt through education, recreation, conservation and research.
DUTIES:
Assemble and train staff for the coming season: Establish and maintain staff work schedule for preseason tasks and in season
(May – October) operations. Review and approve weekly time sheets.
Contact appropriate agencies and schedule annual NYC Building Department
inspections by the Electrical and Elevator Departments
Order and maintain inventory of beverages, food, gifts, tickets, vouchers and
maintenance supplies
Balance and review daily cash receipts and make regular bank deposits
Vigorously ensure the compliance with NYC Health Department regulations and
be prepared for inspectors at any point during the season
Perform regular maintenance repairs of the Carousel,
including regular lubrications.
Foster a pleasant and courteous attitude toward the clientele
Salary is commensurate with experience. The Greenbelt Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer.
To apply, Email cover letter and resume to steven.cain@parks.nyc.gov
Carousel Associate
Willowbrook Park Carousel for All Children
POSITION: Carousel Associate
LOCATION: Willowbrook Park, 2 Eton Place, S.I. NY
STATUS: Part-Time/ Weekends
HOURS: Every Friday throughout May, Thursdays & Fridays in June, July, August, September.
SALARY: $15.00 per hour
REPORTS TO: Carousel Managers
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES:
Support Carousel Managers in the day-to-day operation of the Carousel for All Children
Assist managers in opening and closing the carousel to the public
Assist in setting-up the daily cash banks for the food court, gift shop and ticket booth;
helping close out banks at the end of the day
Report to work on time, fill out correct timesheets, and provide customers with quality
customer service
Maintain safe handling of food at the food court
Maintain the safe operation of the carousel
Maintain the cleanliness of the area in and around the food court, gift shop, ticket
booth and carousel
Assist managers with rental events at the carousel, both during hours of operation and
afterhours.
Ensure timely, thorough and accurate reporting of any issues or concerns that arise on
site and relate them to the managerial staff
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to communicate and work collaboratively and effectively with others
Ability to work weekends
Provide Excellent Customer Service
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. without difficulty, and stand and work on your feet for
long periods of time.
TO APPLY:
E-mail resume to: steven.cain@parks.nyc.gov