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About DC BID > Employment Opportunites

Employment Opportunities

The Downtown Business Improvement District posts vacancy announcements on this site and with the DC Dept of Employment Services (www.dcnetworks.org).

Professional, management and administrative positions

The Downtown DC BID offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a convenient location at Metro Center. To apply, please send resume with cover letter stating the position you are applying for and salary history or requirement to HR@downtowndc.org, or fax to 202-626-1135. EOE

Communications Manager
The Downtown BID Corporation is currently recruiting for a Communications Manager to help promote Downtown DC as the economic heart of the city, the cultural and entertainment center of the region and the center of the nation’s capital.  Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, the incumbent will manage an array of publications including the Annual Report, State of Downtown Report, Leadership Papers (issues briefs), electronic newsletters, Board of Director reports, press releases, and supporting materials for seasonal campaigns and special events. For all publications, will have primary responsibility for developing and writing content; soliciting, coordinating and editing staff contributions, and supervising publication distribution, as well as overseeing graphic design, layout and production of all printed and online materials.

The Communications Manager is also responsible for developing opportunities through local and national media contacts and written releases to convey themes and messages of Downtown DC progress.  S/he coordinates media involvement for events, and provides editing/production support for public relations campaigns and media briefings. Also provides content for the Downtown DC website and coordinates with the Electronic Media Specialist on the character and presentation of web materials.

This position requires a creative self-starter with a strong track record and a high degree of productivity. The ideal candidate will have outstanding writing and editing skills, producing clear persuasive copy, and have at least five years’ work experience in journalism, public relations, marketing or communications.  Bachelor’s degree in related field is required. Must also demonstrate excellent verbal communications skills, and be able to speak extemporaneously on the BID’s mission and programs for TV/radio. Established relationship with local/national media highly desirable.  Familiarity with, and enthusiasm for, Downtown DC is strongly preferred.

Program Assistant, GIS
The Downtown BID Corporation is recruiting for a Program Assistant, Geographic Information System (GIS). The position helps organize and provide research and inventory information via logistical, database and GIS to support various programs of the Downtown DC Business Improvement District.

The position assists program managers with planning and executing data collection projects.  Examples of such projects include tree maintenance, vending locations, streetlight replacements, traffic congestion, and parking and pedestrian surveys. The incumbent will: 1) maintain data for committees, task forces and stakeholder groups on a variety of current issues; 2) serves as primary operator of the GIS system and reference for all users with mapping requests; and 3) designs and prepares map sets using data provided or obtained through required research.

We offer Excellent Benefits and Convenient Downtown Location!

Qualifications:  Minimum one-year, full-time work experience in related technical field or in non-profit or research setting required.  Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, geography, computer sciences, technology or other related field required. Relevant work experience may be substituted for education.  Requires strong analytical and organization skills, creativity, flexibility and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and bring projects to timely completion.  Attention to detail, including fact-checking and basic proofreading, is essential.  Clear written communication skills required to document, research and prepare reports letters and supporting materials.  Requires computer proficiency, including advanced capabilities in Geographic Information Systems software (ArcView 9.2, ArcPad) and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Internet applications, data management systems and basic networking.  Adobe PhotoShop experience and ability to produce graphics and design presentations utilizing freehand and computer drawings desirable.

Familiarity with Downtown DC a plus!

Downtown SAM

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Summer Hospitality Aides/Student Interns

Opportunities are posted in late spring, on this site and with the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program.