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Do work that matters. Build a community you love.
Imagine ending each day knowing your work helped make downtown Spokane a little cleaner, safer, more vibrant, or more welcoming than it was the day before. At the Downtown Spokane Partnership, that’s exactly what we do.
We’re more than a workplace—we’re a team of passionate people who believe great cities are built through collaboration, creativity, and a genuine love for community. Whether we’re producing signature events, supporting local businesses, advocating for downtown, beautifying public spaces, or welcoming visitors from around the world, every member of our team plays a meaningful role in shaping the future of Spokane.
We also believe that loving what you do starts with enjoying where you work. That’s why we’ve built a culture centered on teamwork, flexibility, work-life balance, and supporting one another. We celebrate successes together, encourage new ideas, and believe that every employee should have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and make an impact.
If you’re looking for more than just a job—if you’re looking for a career where you can serve your community, work alongside incredible people, and help create a downtown that everyone can be proud of—we’d love to hear from you.
Bring your talents. Bring your passion. Bring your love for Spokane.
Together, we’ll continue building a downtown that inspires people to live, work, visit, and belong.
Our Teams
Administrative staff
The Administrative Team serves as the operational backbone of the Downtown Spokane Partnership, overseeing the day-to-day management of the organization and Spokane’s Business Improvement District (BID). Working closely with businesses, property owners, public agencies, and community partners, the team ensures that downtown investments are managed responsibly and strategically to support a vibrant, economically strong downtown.
The Administrative Team is responsible for:
- Managing the daily operations of the Downtown Spokane Partnership and the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID).
- Ensuring the BID is fiscally responsible, transparent, efficient, and accountable.
- Building partnerships that support the needs of downtown businesses, property owners, and the community.
- Advancing key initiatives of the Downtown Spokane Plan to strengthen economic vitality and enhance the downtown experience.
- Providing organizational leadership, financial oversight, and strategic planning to support a thriving downtown for all.
Clean & Green Team Ambassadors
Responsible for year-round maintenance of public spaces in downtown, and assisting with other duties as assigned.
- Sidewalk sweeping and washing
- Picking up litter
- Planting and watering of downtown sidewalk planters
- Graffiti removal/painting
Safety & Hospitality Ambassadors
The primary role of this position is to provide information and assistance to citizens and visitors to the area, as well as observe, intervene and report disorder problems.
- Greet and engage with members of the public
- Respond to inquiries for general information regarding downtown activities
- Provide a visible uniformed presence to enhance the feeling of safety
- Report and document disturbances, graffiti, vandalism, and other observed criminal activity
Employment opportunities
The Downtown Spokane Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion and diversity. The Downtown Spokane Partnership recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected statuses as required by applicable law. All employees must have permission to work in the U.S.; therefore, employment eligibility verification is required.