Employment Opportunities

Be a part of the changing downtown environment! Downtown Visions is now accepting applications for the following positions:

Safety Ambassadors
Safety Ambassadors function as community service representatives for the downtown BID and serve, in part, as extra "eyes and ears" of the Wilmington Police Department. Ambassadors patrol specific sectors of the downtown to observe and serve as a source of information to the public, businesses, residents, tourists and other people downtown.

Job description
Safety Ambassadors are a uniformed patrol who act as a positive, friendly and welcoming presence in the BID. We work in partnership with the police, provide information about sites of interest, give directions, provide safety escorts check on parking lots and garages, assist tourists, interact with visitors, and check in on businesses in the district. Safety Ambassadors may also support any downtown events as needed, such as the Downtown Wilmington Farmers Market and First Night. Ambassadors work on a rotating schedule consisting of a day shift (from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm.) and a night shift (from 4:00 p.m. to midnight), including some weekends and holidays.

Requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age and a high school graduate or GED. Mandatory pre-employment testing including: controlled substance screening, criminal background investigation and reference check. Applications will not be accepted from anyone convicted of felonies, thefts, assaults or any drug-related offense. Downtown Visions also reserves the right to perform random drug testing.

What we offer
We offer full-time (40 hours) employment on a year-round basis. Our benefits include: medical and dental insurance, paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and a retirement savings plan. Uniforms are provided, cleaned and maintained free of charge.

How to apply
If you would like to become part of our team, please visit our headquarters at:

Downtown Visions
409 Orange Street
Wilmington, DE 19801

Applications must be filled out on-site and are accepted Monday-Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. We are an EEO employer. No phone calls please.