Mission Plaza Amabassador

San Luis Obispo CA

Description

The Mission Plaza Ambassador will interact with all people in the downtown community including but not limited to residents and guests, business owners, visitors, unhoused individuals, the mentally ill, and law enforcement/first responders. The position requires an energetic, individual with a personable and upbeat affect and an attention to detail. Duties include: Patrolling Mission Plaza paying careful attention to Cleaning, Maintenance, Safety and Outreach. Working with law enforcement/first responders when necessary. Each category is further explained below and the duties within those categories should all be carried out in a courteous and professional manner. Cleaning ● Remove litter from sidewalks, tree wells, and planters ● Wipe down trash cans and benches ● Clean up sidewalk messes and spills ● Clean near bike racks and public benches ● Dispose of abandoned/lost items Maintenance ● Remove stickers from public property ● Remove graffiti and chalk marks ● Interface with City Public Works to report damaged or tarnished items such as signs, news racks, light poles and trash cans Safety ● Observe and monitor Mission Plaza and report any dangerous or threatening situations ● Report violations of laws and local ordinances to proper authorities ● Advise offenders of the infraction and provide supporting information ● Respond to calls on the ambassador phone and analyze the situation for appropriate responses Outreach ● Provide way finding directions and recommendations ● Establish and maintain relationships with local business owners, shopkeepers, and bar/restaurant owners ● Interact with the public to provide requested information ● Interact with the public to provide information about the Plaza Pop-Up activities, decorations and program ● Assist law enforcement and social service providers by advising individuals in need of services of the resources available to them ● Serve as an informational resource and point of contact for many people and will provide information in a courteous and professional manner at all times PHYSICAL DEMANDS ● Stand/walk for prolonged period of time ● Lift and move materials up to 50 pounds ● Work in outdoor environment subject to weather