Careers

Join our team

Downtown Portland Clean & Safe is always looking for passionate individuals who want to make a difference in the heart of Portland. We’re a team of action-oriented problem-solvers committed to keeping downtown safe, clean, and vibrant for everyone who lives, works, and visits here.

When positions become available, they’ll be posted on this page. We encourage you to check back regularly for opportunities to join our mission of making downtown better every single day.

No positions open at this time.

Additional Career Opportunities

Sidewalk Ambassadors

Sidewalk Ambassadors serve as friendly local experts throughout the district. Our ambassadors provide visitor assistance, directions, restaurant recommendations, and information about downtown events and attractions. They’re walking concierges dedicated to helping both visitors and locals experience all that downtown has to offer.

In addition to hospitality services, ambassadors support community events at Director Park and across downtown, helping create the welcoming, vibrant atmosphere that makes our district special.

If you love downtown Portland and enjoy helping people discover the city, we’d love to hear from you.

Email Emily Halvorson for information.

Cleaning Crew

Central City Concern’s Clean Start Program to keep downtown clean seven days a week. Clean Start crews sweep sidewalks, remove graffiti, pick up litter, and pressure wash outdoor surfaces throughout the district. In addition to their daily routes, crews respond to immediate service requests from downtown businesses.

Established in 1996, Clean Start is a homeless-to-work employment program that trains, mentors, and employs workers who are formerly homeless or have other barriers to employment. What began with one truck and four employees has grown to more than 130 workers providing essential services across Portland.

Learn more about the Clean Start Program.

Security Team

Downtown Portland Clean & Safe partners with GardaWorld to provide enhanced public safety services across our 273-block district. GardaWorld’s trained security professionals work 24/7 to help resolve safety concerns in public spaces, answer questions, and connect visitors and residents with resources they need.

View open positions with GardaWorld.

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Jun 19

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🏳️‍🌈@darcellexvplaza🏳️‍🌈 Thank you so much to everyone who joined us today for the ribbon cutting of this wonderful new park in the heart of Portland! This brand-new plaza and civic stage at 800 SW Harvey Milk Street is an incredible milestone for our central city. Hosted by the legendary @dr_poisonwaters, we unveiled the space honoring our ultimate icon, Walter Cole (aka Darcelle XV). Today was just a sneak peek—the plaza is closing briefly for final construction touches before the official community blowout next week. Mark your calendars for next Thursday, June 25th at 5 PM for the massive, free Spectacular-Spectacular Grand Opening party! Come ready for live drag shows, food, drinks, a concert with the Oregon Symphony, dancing, and a glam station to get Darcelle’s signature look. This opening also kicks off Downtown Portland’s Summer of Love, running all July and August. The plaza will be buzzing every week with great programming:  -Wednesdays: Summer Sounds outdoor concert series -Thursdays: Happy Hour Drag Delights -Fridays: Shakespeare Unbuttoned and Friday Night Flicks -Sundays: Drag Queen Storytime  We are so ready to watch this space transform into a living, joyful stage for our city. Massive thanks to the @portlandparks, @portlandgov and @downtown_cleansafe for bringing this wonderful space to life. See you at the big party next Thursday! #DowntownPDX

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Jun 16

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The Wednesday Shemanski Park Farmers Market is officially back! Swing by 10am-2pm every Wednesday through the end of October to enjoy more than 30 vendor booths filled with farm-fresh and locally-made food under a lush green canopy of trees. There are several delicious lunch options as well, including the @kckpizzatruck! We hope to see you there! #DowntownPDX 

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May 22

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Let the @pdxrosefestival begin! 📸: @datguy_eddy #DowntownPDX

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May 13

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Throwback to last month’s Music on the Steps! In partnership with the @thelibraryfoundation, it was so wonderful enjoying all the beautiful live performances and brightening up the central library’s front steps. Thank you to all the talent that came and made it so special, and to our friends at @thelibraryfoundation for all the important they work do. We appreciate you all! #DowntownPDX

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May 4

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What a gorgeous weekend in the heart of the city! 📸: @datguy_eddy #DowntownPDX

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