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Outdoor Summer Jobs on the Hudson River

Join Manhattan Kayak and work outside in NYC this summer. We’re hiring positive, people-friendly team members to welcome visitors and share the joy of paddling. No experience needed. We’ll train you. If you love nature, helping people, and staying active, this is for you.

NYC Kayak Guide
(Part-Time, Seasonal)

Responsibilities

  • Lead or assist river trips from 1 to 30 miles
  • Adapt float plans based on conditions
  • Teach paddling and safety essentials
  • Entertain and build rapport within groups
  • Check in, outfit, launch, and land paddlers
  • Set up and care for boats and gear

Required Skills

  • Prior on-water guiding experience
  • Effective listening and observation skills
  • Give loud, clear, supportive instructions
  • Carry boats up to 95 lbs with assistance
  • Towing, rescuing others, and launching boats

Nice to Have

  • Knowledge of NYC waterways
  • CPR and First Aid certifications
  • ACA or BCU paddling certifications

Schedule

  • Part-time May–September/October
  • Weekend availability is required

Pay and Benefits

  • Starts at $17/hour for all new hires
  • Gratuities for all activities you participate in

NYC Boathouse Crew
(Part-Time, Seasonal)

Responsibilities

  • Answer public questions with warmth
  • Check in, outfit, launch, and land paddlers
  • Present basic paddling instructions
  • Bring order to boathouse spaces

Required Skills

  • Excellent English speaking and writing skills
  • Calm under pressure and able to multitask
  • Familiarity with Google Suite
  • Carry up to 95 lbs with assistance

Nice To Have

  • Experience in customer service or fitness
  • Familiarity with water sports

Schedule

  • Part-time May–September/October
  • Weekend availability is required.

Pay and Benefits

  • Starts at $17/hour for all new hires
  • Gratuities for all activities you participate in

Social Content Manager
(Part-Time, Seasonal)

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with teammates to get content
  • Collect details to bring their content to life
  • Create and post Reels, Stories, and TikToks
  • Drive online bookings with clear CTAs
  • Upload finished content to shared folder

Required Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Conversion-minded: drive action over likes
  • Proactive communication with teammates
  • Edit and post content quickly and clearly
  • Familiarity with IG and TikTok tools

Nice to Have

  • Able to weave the role into your active day
  • Know when to keep it simple vs dig in
  • Knack for spotting standout moments

Schedule

  • Part-time May–September/October
  • Flexible hours, focused on weekends

Pay and Benefits

  • $400/month flat stipend
  • File storage and paid tools
  • Bonus based on conversion impact

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