What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Downtown Ambassador position at City Of Reading?
Job Description
Job Description
DOWNTOWN AMBASSADOR (PT)
JOB VACANCY # : JV 2025-6
THE POSITION OF : Downtown Ambassador
DEPARTMENT / DIVISION OF : Downtown Commercial Corridor
FLSA CLASSIFICATION : Non-Exempt
CLASSIFICATION : N / A
SCHEDULE : Part-Time
SALARY : $15 / HR
POSTING DATE : February 19, 2025
Qualified, interested candidates must submit an application and current resume. For questions email : kenneth.perez@readingpa.gov
POSITION SUMMARY :
The Downtown Ambassador helps create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for visitors, residents, and the street population. They maintain Downtown’s appearance through daily cleaning and interact respectfully with the community, reporting incidents when needed. Ambassadors are friendly, professional, and attentive to their surroundings, supporting the vision of a vibrant Downtown.
Typical duties may include but not limited to :
- Assist with daily operations to ensure a clean and safe downtown environment.
- Perform trash, leaves, snow, and ice removal across designated areas.
- Pressure wash sidewalks and maintain cleanliness.
- Remove litter from planters, tree pits, and stairwells.
- Ensure bus shelters are 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 those 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 (e.g., streetlights, trash cans) to ensure they are operational.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Salary : $15
