Downtown Ambassador Specialist

City Of Reading•Reading, PA

55d•$0 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Downtown Ambassador Specialist helps create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for visitors, residents, and the street population. The role maintains Downtown’s appearance through daily cleaning and respectful community interaction, reports incidents when needed, and supports the vision of a vibrant Downtown. Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the responsibilities listed below.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
Previous experience performing manual work.
Fluent in English.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily operations to ensure a clean and safe downtown environment.
Remove trash, leaves, snow, and ice across designated areas.
Pressure wash sidewalks and maintain cleanliness.
Remove litter from planters, tree pits, and stairwells.
Keep bus shelters clean and free of litter.
Empty and maintain trash receptacles throughout the area.
Engage with local businesses and employees to address concerns and promote cleanliness.
Assist with event preparation and cleanup.
Provide Human Services outreach to people in need within the community.
Complete weekly activity reports using Microsoft.
Attend community meetings as requested by the supervisor.
Collaborate on problem-solving when issues arise.
Regularly assess city property, such as streetlights and trash cans, to ensure it is operational.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Interact respectfully with the community and report incidents when needed.