Hospitality Associate

Blockbyblock; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Pay Advance

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Free uniforms

Job summary

Block by Block is hiring a Hospitality Ambassador in Columbus, OH. You will work outdoors, providing a high-visibility presence to improve the area’s experience and safety.

The role involves engaging pedestrians, offering directions, removing litter, and keeping surfaces tidy. Candidates should be at least 18, with the ability to work eight-hour shifts and communicate in English; training is provided.

Qualifications

• Requires H.S. diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to walk outdoors for eight-hour shifts with breaks.
• Must be able to speak/read/write English for basic reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-visibility street-level service to improve zone experience and appearance.
• Greet and assist pedestrians and visitors with directions and information.
• Litter removal and cleanup of outdoor areas; remove graffiti and posters where present.
• Damp wipe and straighten outdoor surfaces and fixtures.
• Report safety concerns via radios and complete daily task reports in English.

Skills

Communication

Outdoor work

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Two-way radios

Job description

Job Title: Hospitality Ambassador

Pay Range: $19.50 to $19.50 per hour (Weekly Pay & Pay Advance Before Pay Day!)

Who We Are:

At Block by Block, we employ Ambassadors to make public spaces better by making them friendlier, safer and cleaner for the communities we serve.

If you're outgoing and friendly, and enjoy working outside and meeting new people, we have just the job for you -- Hospitality Ambassador. This is also a great opportunity for retirees, veterans, and graduating high school seniors who are looking for their first job.

What You'll Be Doing:

• This role will provide a high level of visibility at the street level to carry out a wide variety of tasks to improve the overall experience and appearance of the zone they are assigned to. Must maintain a positive, professional demeanor at all times.
• Actively acknowledge and engage pedestrians and visitors with a friendly greeting/smile in order to provide directions and/or city information.
• Litter removal -- While moving through the zone with a rolling trash can that has supplies/tools, remove litter: fast food bags, cups, soda cans, cigarette butts and other debris on the streets/sidewalks and alleys. Remove graffiti and posters from light posts, trash cans, news boxes, etc. Pull weeds.
• Damp wipe and straighten outdoor surfaces, such as trash can lids, news boxes, etc.
• Be watchful for unwanted behaviors or criminal activity and report to the Safety Ambassadors via two-way radios. Must be able to complete basic daily reports of tasks completed which requires being proficient in speaking, reading and writing the English language.

What's In It For You:

• Weekly Pay
• Pay Advance -- Get a pay advance before pay day with Rapid Pay
• Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Free uniforms for all weather conditions.
• Employee Assistance and our Employee Cares Program (disaster & tragedy assistance fund)
• A fun work culture and a lot more!

Check Out Our Day In the Life Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7cI2vB9Y4k

Block by Block is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements:

• Experience preferred, but not required. We will train.
• Must have a H.S. Diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have the physical capacity to walk and (may include riding a 3-wheeled bike cart) continuously during an eight-hour shift, with two 15-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunch break.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all conditions (free uniforms provided)
• Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in order to create basic reports.