Downtown Ambassador and Clean Crew Member

Job Description:

The Ambassadors/Clean team members will enjoy a summer outside in Downtown Charlottetown – A chance to really understand and take pride in our City. You will meet many business owners which will be helpful in the future as you seek your next job.  You will meet, greet, and answer questions for tourist and visitors to our downtown. Uniform is provided. This is a student position.

Position Summary:

Working with Downtown Charlottetown Inc. and reporting to the Director of Operations, the Clean Team Members will create and maintain a clean, welcoming and safe environment for the Downtown Charlottetown core area  residents, visitors and tourists. The Ambassadors/Clean Team Members will work cooperatively to maintain streets and sidewalks, remove graffiti, paint public realm items, and assist with poster removal and kiosk duties as required, within the defined area of the Downtown Charlottetown Inc. While working at assigned tasks, the Ambassador/Clean Team Members will appear tidy, project a positive image of the Downtown Charlottetown Businesses, and will provide information and assistance to the residents, visitors, and tourists in a friendly helpful fashion.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Team Member is responsible for assessing situations, identifying problems and implementing solutions
• Interacting with Tourists to help with directions and general information about the City.
• Communicate with and make yourself known to property and business owners on the street.
• Cleaning up of litter and garbage on sidewalks, curbs and Adopt a Corner Gardens
• Dispose of litter and garbage in predetermined dumpsters located throughout the Downtown area
• Attend to key areas of high visibility, particularly during high-traffic events, and activities held Downtown (i.e.: festivals, concerts, parades, outdoor activities);
•  Report to the Director of Operations any damaged or worn-looking banners, flower baskets, planter boxes, benches, bike racks, litter bins, newspaper boxes, mailboxes, buildings, all necessary attention to kiosks and any irregularities on the streets – burned out lights, cracks in sidewalks, loose bricks, broken trees, graffiti, etc
• Responsible for painting of street amenities and DCI assets.
• Remove posters, handbills and flyers from lampposts and other surfaces within Downtown BIA
• Graffiti removal with both paint and spray chemical remover.
• Assist with summer events coordinated by the Downtown Charlottetown Inc.
• Window Washing storefronts as scheduled
• Weeding and trimming around buildings and sidewalks.
• Other duties as required.

This enthusiastic, energetic person will enjoy working outside, take ownership and pride in his/her downtown, work independently and with others, learn as you work, enjoy the experience, take pride in accomplishments and have fun.

This position is for Students aged 15-29 working during summer and students must be returning to school in the Fall

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