Downtown Public Realm Ambassador

Downtown Seattle Association; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orca Card (Employer paid)

Sick and Safe time

Personal Holidays

Job summary

The Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) is seeking a part-time or full-time Downtown Ambassador to join the Public Realm Operations team. You will help maintain inviting public spaces, assist with events, and ensure safe, clean downtown environments.

As a MID Supervisor reports role, you will support daily setup, crowd management, and data collection to improve city spaces. The role is outdoors, requires ability to lift 50 pounds, and offers an hourly wage of $22.00–$27.00 with a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Demonstrate MID/DSA core values: Collaboration, Perseverance, Innovation, Excellence, and Integrity.
• Self-motivated, energetic learner with a growth mindset.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to work in all public spaces in the downtown area.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain a clean, neat appearance.
• Must be able to provide a valid ID.
• Customer service experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of downtown Seattle and its community is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that parks and public spaces can be set up for success each day, including setup/breakdown of equipment and proper disposal of waste.
• Set up and breakdown of daily amenities and activities in public spaces.
• Provide event and programming support for public realm events from setup to breakdown.
• Deliver high levels of service to customers, ratepayers, and stakeholders, including ticket taking and stocking.
• Reference calendars and guidance to perform duties accurately.
• Assist with monitoring and reporting public realm art and beautification priorities.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on public realm amenities.
• Observe, track and report data on public assets daily.
• Conduct data collection and documentation to support Ambassador operations.
• Address items of physical public disorder or coordinate with Clean Team as needed.
• Use devices to collect data and track daily activities in public right-of-way and DSA spaces.
• Represent MID/DSA at special events in a positive and professional manner.

Skills

Core values

Self-motivated

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Public spaces knowledge

Follow instructions

Professional appearance

Valid ID

Customer service

Downtown Seattle knowledge

Job description

The Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) is seeking a part-time or full-time Downtown Ambassador to join the Public Realm Operations team. You will help maintain inviting public spaces, assist with events, and ensure safe, clean downtown environments.

As a MID Supervisor reports role, you will support daily setup, crowd management, and data collection to improve city spaces. The role is outdoors, requires ability to lift 50 pounds, and offers an hourly wage of $22.00–$27.00 with a comprehensive