Employment Opportunities
Interested in working with us? The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and is positioned in a convenient and central location near the Metro Center and McPherson Square Metrorail stations. The BID is and Equal Opportunity Employer.
Vacancy Announcements
Director of Downtown Arts, Culture, & Entertainment
The Director of Downtown Arts, Culture & Entertainment will serve as the chief convener, collaborator, and champion of the district’s cultural ecosystem. Through creative placemaking, strategic branding, and cross-sector partnerships, the Director will activate public spaces, expand access to the arts, and cultivate a thriving creative economy that attracts residents, workers, and visitors year-round. Building on recommendations from the Downtown Action Plan and Gallery Place–Chinatown Task Force, the Director will sharpen the BID’s cultural vision by amplifying DowntownDC’s creative assets, strengthening its identity as a global destination for arts and entertainment, elevating the audience experience, and nurturing diverse talent that reflects the spirit of Downtown DC.
Safety/Hospitality & Maintenance Supervisor
The Safety/Hospitality & Maintenance (SAM) Supervisor will assign, equip, motivate, monitor, and report on the daily work of 10-20 employees on any given shift. The supervisor will ensure compliance with all policies and procedures, including but not limited to safety, customer service, technology usage, uniform, professional image, attendance, punctuality, and productivity of team members and all rules and regulations in the employee handbook. The supervisor will receive, prioritize, and execute work requests and provide timely and consistent reporting of all personnel activities in accordance with established procedures. This position has a broad scope and represents DowntownDC BID to employees, the general public, property managers, and tenants.
Safety & Maintenance Driver
The Safety & Maintenance Driver plays a key role in supporting DowntownDC’s day-to-day field operations. This position is responsible for operating BID vehicles safely and efficiently, performing routine vehicle and safety checks, and ensuring timely documentation and reporting of incidents, damages, and issues in the public space. As both a Safety & Maintenance Ambassador and Driver, this role provides public safety observation, cleaning and maintenance support, and engagement with the unhoused community and the general public. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and dedicated to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment throughout the Downtown DC area.
Safety and Maintenance Ambassador
The DowntownDC BID is looking for Full-Time or Part-Time Safety & Maintenance Ambassadors (SAMs). The Safety & Maintenance Ambassadors are expected to greet and welcome visitors to Downtown DC areas, and parks and provide guests with services and relevant information when appropriate. They will also serve as “eyes and ears” and help ensure a safer, hospitable, more orderly environment. and a welcoming environment in Downtown DC.