Business Community Ambassador

Position Description

The City of Rochester invites applications for the position of:

Business Community Ambassador

13.5 hours per week

The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing

the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.

We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community.

It takes us all working together

Nature of Work

A Business Community Ambassador acts as a liaison between the businesses, local community, and project team, fostering positive relationships and ensuring smooth project execution of construction projects. This role involves communicating project information, addressing business concerns, and facilitating community engagement. Responsibilities include representing the project, sharing information about its progress and impacts, gather feedback and acting as a point of contact for community members.

Work Schedule: Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Benefits – This position is not eligible for benefits except those required by law such as Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST), Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) and workers compensation.

Pay: $37.00 per hour.

To have your application considered in the first round of reviews, please apply before Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 11:59pm CST . Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The City of Rochester will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM.

Duties And Responsibilities

Business Relations

• Serve as a consistent and recognizable point of contact for businesses impacted by construction.
• Develop and maintain a regular schedule of in-person business visits, prioritizing outreach based on upcoming construction impacts, emerging concerns and opportunities for support.
• Maintain a current understanding of construction schedules, access changes, project milestones and anticipated impacts so businesses receive timely and accurate information.
• Share project information through face-to-face visits, meetings, events and other appropriate communication channels.
• Gather business feedback, questions and concerns and ensure they are documented and communicated to the appropriate project or City team members.
  
  

Communication & Outreach:

• Disseminate project information to construction impacted businesses through various channels, including face-to-face visits and public meetings.
• Organize and participate in community events to provide updates and gather feedback.
• Track community feedback and concerns, reporting them to the project team.
• Act as a point of contact for the community, addressing concerns regarding the project's impact on traffic, noise, dust, and other aspects.
  
  

Community Engagement:

• Build and maintain positive relationships with business owners, and other community stakeholders.
• Facilitate dialogue and collaboration between the project team, businesses and community members
• Work with the project team to identify and mitigate potential negative impacts on the community and businesses.
• Prepare reports on business relations for project management.
• Collaborate with the project team to find solutions to issues that arise during construction.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age
• Two years of professional experience in community engagement, public outreach, public relations, or a related field, including experience working with businesses, community organizations, or other stakeholders on construction, transportation, infrastructure, or other public projects.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
  
  

Preferred

• 2 years of experience working on construction, transportation, infrastructure, or other public projects
• One year of experience in local government
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills.
  
  

Additional Information

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of: construction project management, community development principles
• Skill in: public speaking, presenting information to a variety of groups
• Ability to: build rapport and establish trust with diverse groups of people.