Job Description
Reports To: BID Operations Manager
Location: On-site
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Seasonal, Full-Time Hours)
About Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc. (DTSF)
Downtown doesn’t happen by accident—it takes vision, hustle, and heart. Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc. (DTSF) is a mission-driven 501(c)4 organization leading the charge in shaping a vibrant, inclusive, and thriving urban core. We exist to activate the city’s center—through placemaking, storytelling, partnerships, and daily boots-on-the-ground effort.
DTSF administers the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID), managing programs that keep Downtown clean, safe, and welcoming. Our work spans economic development, public space activation, advocacy, marketing, and residential attraction—delivered with pride, precision, and a long-term commitment to the place we call home.
We’re all in on Downtown. We connect business owners, civic leaders, artists, residents, and visitors to cultivate a culture of creativity, opportunity, and progress. If you're looking to make an impact where it matters most—this is the place, and now is the time.
Role Overview:
The Downtown Beautification Ambassador plays a vital role in maintaining the health, beauty, and overall experience of Downtown Sioux Falls. As an early-morning member of the Ambassador team, this position serves as a place manager—caring for flower baskets and planters while helping ensure the district is clean, vibrant, and welcoming before the day begins.
This outdoor, route-based position requires independence, consistency, and attention to detail. Downtown Beautification Ambassadors take pride in their work, understanding that the appearance of public spaces directly impacts how residents, businesses, and visitors experience Downtown. In addition to plant care, this role serves as an extra set of eyes on the district, supporting overall safety and stewardship through observation and reporting.
Work begins at 5:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday, with daily hours varying based on weather and seasonal needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Water and fertilize downtown flower baskets and planters according to established schedules and care standards.
- Trim and maintain plant health, ensuring baskets and planters remain vibrant and well-kept.
- Remove trash and debris from planters and surrounding areas during daily routes.
- Monitor plant conditions, reporting irrigation issues, disease, damage, or replacement needs.
- Serve as “eyes on the district,” reporting suspicious activity, vandalism, graffiti, or individuals in need of Ambassador assistance.
- Maintain equipment and follow care procedures, ensuring efficient and safe daily operations.
- Support Ambassador cleaning routes on rain days, if desired and available.
Qualifications
- Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate DTSF vehicles and equipment.
- Ability to consistently begin work at 5:00 a.m. and maintain a dependable Monday–Saturday schedule.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions throughout the growing season.
- Physically able to stand and walk for extended periods and occasionally lift 51–100 pounds.
- Dependable and self-motivated, with the ability to follow established routes, care schedules, and safety protocols.
- Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high-quality public spaces.
- Friendly and professional when interacting with businesses, residents, and visitors.
- Strong situational awareness and sound judgment, including the ability to observe and report safety or maintenance concerns.
- Deep appreciation for Downtown Sioux Falls and a commitment to caring for the district as a place manager.