Sidewalk Ambassador, Temporary Position (mid May-September)
Start: Mid-May – Ends in September (some flexibility on start/end date)
Benefits: Cell phone credit and TriMet Pass provided
Location: Work outdoors in downtown Portland
Do you love downtown Portland? Want to help visitors and community members experience all the great things downtown? Join our team as a Downtown Sidewalk Ambassador!
As a Sidewalk Ambassador, you’ll be a walking concierge, providing friendly and visible world-class hospitality to visitors and locals alike. We’re looking for individuals who are outgoing, knowledgeable about downtown Portland, and enjoy an active lifestyle.
Responsibilities:
- Assist visitors and community members with directions, information on how parking kitty works and how to ride public transportation, what is open, food recommendations, and shopping suggestions.
- Assist with promoting local events that are happening around downtown Portland.
- Event support that occurs at Director Park and in other locations downtown.
- Setting up tables, chairs, lawn games, etc. at Director Park.
- Support =signature events with set-up and pack down, handing out promotional flyers to businesses, placement of marketing materials, and more.
- Stewardship of Director Park includes cleaning the park, providing customer service to visitors, cleaning tables and chairs, picking up trash, leaf blowing, etc.
- Working together as a team and alone to complete daily tasks and projects.
- Walking in all weather conditions upwards of 5 to 7 miles.
- Lifting/carrying items that are at least 25 lbs., push carts, and set up of our mobile kiosk station.
- Ride a tricycle to locations around Downtown Portland to promote tourism activities.
Qualifications:
- Proven self-starter and possess clear, concise communication skills.
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Have a positive and can-do energy!
- Be flexible with availability and must be able to work on weekends.
- Ideally possess a wealth of knowledge about downtown Portland.
- Experience in events, hospitality, and/or tourism is a plus.
Please note: Sidewalk Ambassadors spend a significant amount of time outdoors. In the course of duties an employee may walk five to seven miles a day. Requirements include the ability to bend, lift, and remain standing and walking for the duration of the shift. It also requires the ability to lift 25 lbs., push carts, pick tables and chairs up, and set up our mobile kiosk station. Fulfilling these outdoor tasks, the employee is exposed to sun, dust, and extremes in temperature and or humidity. First Aid training will also be required and can be supplied by Downtown Portland Clean & Safe at the beginning of the position.
Compensation: $20.00/hour.
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter to [email protected] explaining why this job is for you! No phone calls, please.
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Equal Opportunity Employer: We value equal opportunity and workforce diversity.
Downtown Portland Clean & Safe, an affiliate of Portland Business Alliance, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
About Portland Business Alliance: The Portland Business Alliance is an affiliation of three highly synergist corporate entities, including Downtown Portland Clean & Safe, the Portland Metro Chamber, and the Charitable Institute that share a collective mission, vision, and values.