Community Ambassador

SMS Holdings • Reno, NV

15h • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Valid NV Driver's License REQUIRED
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Cleaning Experience
• Outreach
• Customer Service
• Hospitality
• Experience preferred, but not required. We will train.

Responsibilities

• Traverse the designated zone on foot, bicycle, or vehicle to provide a high level of visibility and to carry out a variety of tasks to improve the overall appearance and safety of the area.
• Engage pedestrians and visitors with a friendly greeting/smile to provide directions and city info.
• Use a bag and picker to remove litter: fast food bags, cups, soda cans, cigarette butts, etc. Remove graffiti and posters from light posts, trash cans, etc. Clean outdoor surfaces.
• Pulls weeds from the base of trees, in cracks in the sidewalks/lots, etc.
• Operates a pressure washer to clean sidewalks, streets, and other areas.
• Operate a kaboda or litter vacuum to sweep up litter, debris, leaves, etc.
• Firmly and courteously request compliance from persons committing low-level crimes, such as panhandling, loitering, disruptive behavior, etc.
• Identifies unhoused individuals in need, establishes relationships, and introduces them to agencies to help meet their needs. Establishes mutual respect to reduce the public nuisance perception of homelessness.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Pay Advance – Get a pay advance before payday with Rapid Pay
• Great benefits
• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED