| Youth Employment
Prospect Park Youth Programs offer service and employment opportunities that are perfect for teens on the go. All positions are part-time and/or seasonal and participants work with Park professionals to gain important skills that prepare them for college and beyond.
Youth Employment programs in Prospect Park are made possible with generous support from: HSBC Bank USA; The Pinkerton Foundation; American Eagle Outfitter Foundation; Brooklyn Community Foundation
Woodlands Youth Crew
Since 1997, high school students have been instrumental in the restoration of Prospect Park’s 250 acres of fragile woodlands; Brooklyn’s last forest. By countering erosion, removing invasive vegetation, and planting native plants, the Woodlands Youth Crew has given new life to some of the most damaged areas in the Park. In addition to making the Park a more beautiful place to visit, they have made the Park’s woodlands more sustainable and a better habitat for a wide range of wildlife.
The Woodlands Youth Crew is more than just a work program. While shaping the future of Brooklyn’s last forest, participants learn about the natural environment and restoration techniques. Crew members also attend special Friday events, which expand their knowledge of job opportunities and the environment, including trips to the Greenbelt Nursery, Harriman State Park, Floyd Bennett Field, and Jamaica Bay. Participants should be prepared for outdoor conditions and physically demanding work.
| Spring Session |
Summer Session |
Fall Session |
| Five Saturdays |
Full time/Seven weeks |
Five Saturdays |
| Early April to mid-May |
Early July to mid-Aug |
Early Oct to mid-Nov |
| 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
The Woodlands Youth Crew is sponsored by:
 
Park Youth Representatives
Throughout the year, the Prospect Park Alliance employs Park Youth Representatives to assist visitors, lead group tours, and provide administrative and maintenance support to the Park. Park Youth Representatives work at the Audubon Center as docents and at Lefferts Historic House as junior museum curators. Park Youth Representatives also work at the Litchfield Villa and the Parade Ground.
Participants receive specific training that focuses on their area of interest, public programs, and Park history, in addition to professional environment, visitor service, and social skills at work.
Park Youth Representatives are sponsored by:
Other Positions
Prospect Park offers other seasonal and part-time positions at its facilities and attractions. Positions are available on concessions staff at the Skating Rink, Parade Ground, and Carousel. Call Joan Seiwell at (646) 393-9031 x 1.
Get Started!
For more information or to apply for a position, send us an email.
Please have an updated resume before you apply.
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