Part-Time Public Realm Operations Ambassador
Part-Time Public Realm Operations Ambassador
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Job Description
Position
Downtown Ambassador
Department
Public Realm Operations
Reporting Relationship
MID Supervisor
Status
Part-Time Non-Exempt
Overview
The DSA/MID Ambassador teams play a vital role in living our organizations mission: to create a healthy vibrant downtown for all. All Ambassadors are stewards of the public realm and help to make it an inviting and welcoming place for all. All Ambassador teams work with the following priority framework focusing on the three Cs: Clean Clear and Cared for. This means that all employees strive to maintain a visually appealing and safe environment for all by resolving clutter and disarray and caring for all people in the public realm in a friendly and positive manner. The downtown public realm should be high quality and consistent demonstrated through attentive oversight of the details in the public realm space and genuine care and concern for the people in the space.
Position Overview
The Public Realm Operations Ambassador is responsible for ensuring both public and private owned amenities in the downtown public realm are clean organized and in excellent working order; that right-a-ways parks and plazas are set up each day to be welcoming to all; to support activations programming and events that support the organizations mission and to collaborate will all MID teams on a daily basis.
Duties and Tasks
- Ensure that parks and public spaces can be set up for success each day this may include loading/unloading delivery trucks clearing areas of obstacles/interruptions transporting trash and waste to proper disposal area keeping inventory/stocking/replenishing supplies signage etc.
- Set up and breakdown of daily amenities (furniture amenities signage misc. equipment etc.) and activities in public spaces.
- Provide event and programming support for all public realm events to include set-up staffing during events and breakdown.
- Perform a high level of service to customers ratepayers and stakeholders including ticket taking and stocking.
- Reference paper and electronic calendars and programs to guide set-up and instructions to carry out job duties.
- Assist with monitoring tracking and reporting public realm art and beautification priorities.
- Perform repairs and maintenance tasks on public realm amenities.
- Observe track and report data on public assets daily.
- Conduct various data collection and documentation to support Ambassador program operations.
- Address items of physical public disorder like fallen scooters misplaced signs and large debris or work with Clean Team to address in a timely manner.
- Utilize computer and hand-held mobile device to collect data and track daily work activities in the public right-of-way and DSA-managed parks and public spaces.
- Represent MID/DSA at special events in a positive and professional manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to consistently exemplify MID/DSA core values: Collaboration Perseverance Innovation Excellence and Integrity.
- Self-motivated energetic leaner with a growth mindset.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written.
- Strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on emotional intelligence.
- Ability to work in all public spaces in the downtown area.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Required to maintain a clean and neat appearance.
- Must be able to provide a valid ID.
- Customer service focus: previous experience preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of downtown Seattle and its community a plus.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Work Environment - Work outdoors for the entirety of each shift in all weather conditions with exposure to potentially hazardous waste/substances.
Physical Demands Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Compensation
DSA is committed to internal and market equity. The hourly range for this position is $22.00-$27.00. Salary is determined based on internal and market equity internal and market data/salary ranges and the applicants job-related knowledge skills and experience. We will hire at the beginning of the salary range to allow future salary growth based on an employees performance professional development and increases in responsibilities and duties. Downtown Seattle Association provides a comprehensive benefits package including but not restricted to:
- Employer paid Orca Card
- Seattle Sick and Safe time .025 per hour worked
Application Instructions
Please apply online. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and open until filled. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
We recognize the value of the Downtown Seattle Association and our affiliate organizations and programs reflecting the diversity of our community and are intentionally and actively seeking out applications from a variety of backgrounds including members of the LGBTQIA community and Black Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC).
Downtown Seattle Association is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and potential employees will be recruited selected trained promoted and if necessary disciplined without regard to sex race religion creed marital status age national origin ancestry color sexual orientation gender identity or expression political ideology or activity disability veteran or military status. All applicants are carefully screened and full consideration is given to their training education skills aptitudes experience and previous work addition DSA does not discriminate based on genetic information in its employment-related policies and practices including coverage under its health benefits program.
Employment Type
Part-Time
