Friends of the High Line is seeking dynamic and experienced Store Associates to join its flagship retail store. The High Line Shop, launching in April 2026 and located in a high-visibility, high-traffic area of the park, will blend commerce, culture, and community. All proceeds from the store will support the maintenance, operations, and programming of the High Line.
This is a unique opportunity to shape a new kind of retail experience in New York City. Beyond strengthening the long-term financial resilience of the park, the High Line Shop will elevate the visitor experience.
Store Associates, working with and reporting to the Store Manager and Store Supervisor, will work to achieve optimal customer conversion and ensure that the store is a vibrant, mission-aligned extension of the High Line experience. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: driving sales and maximizing store profitability, delivering exceptional customer service, assisting with e-commerce fulfillment, and acting as an ambassador for the High Line.
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements
This is a part-time, non-exempt position. Seasonal, year-round, and flexible-schedule positions are available. The hourly rate for this position is $22.00/hour.
This is an onsite role, located on the High Line in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District in New York City. The High Line Shop will be located in a covered, open-air section of the park. Store Associate positions require flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and extended hours to support occasional special events and park programming. The High Line Shop will be open 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily.
Target Start Date: April 21, 2026
Benefits
About Friends of the High Line:
The High Line is both a nonprofit organization and a public park on the West Side of Manhattan. We’re devoted to reimagining public spaces to create connected, healthy neighborhoods and cities through our work with communities on and off the High Line. Built on a historic, elevated rail line, the High Line was always intended to be more than a park. You can walk through the gardens, view art, experience a performance, enjoy food or beverage, or connect with friends and neighbors while enjoying a unique perspective of New York City. Nearly 100% of our annual budget comes through donations. The High Line is owned by the City of New York, and we operate under a license agreement with NYC Parks.
EEO Statement:
The High Line is guided by a series of values through which we make decisions, including hiring. These values include proactively creating access points for all people, regardless of age, sex, color, creed, race, income, country of origin, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
As part of our commitment to living up to these values and advancing equity within our organization and through our work, we are committed to an equitable hiring process. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with a broad range of lived experiences. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.
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