Teams at Governors Island

Leads Governors Island Arts, including its long-term artistic vision, public art commissions, cultural programming, artist and organizational partnerships, permanent artwork stewardship, fundraising, budgets, communications, and team management. Serves as the program’s senior artistic voice, spokesperson, and ambassador while collaborating with Trust leadership, donors, government officials, artists, communities, and cultural organizations.

Leads Governors Island’s public programming, arts and culture, events, communications, marketing, government relations, and community partnerships. Sets strategic vision, oversees multidisciplinary teams and budgets, grows visitation and event revenue, manages public and private partnerships, represents the organization with stakeholders and officials, and advances inclusive, mission-aligned programming focused on culture, recreation, climate, and public access.

Staff Accountant supporting the Controller with accounts receivable, invoicing, deposits, payment application, collections, revenue tracking, reconciliations, reporting, audits, and other accounting functions. The role communicates with internal departments and external vendors, analyzes variances, supports financial reporting, and contributes to special projects. It requires a bachelor’s degree, 3–5 years of accounting experience, accounting software proficiency, strong organization, attention to detail, and clear communication.