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84 Walton St NW #500
Atlanta, GA 30303
hr@atlantadowntown.com
AtlantaDowntown.com
DIRECTOR, PUBLIC SPACE OPERATIONS
POSITION DESCRIPTION
BACKGROUND
The Atlanta Downtown Improvement District, Inc. (ADID) is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation formed in 1995 by
Central Atlanta Progress to deliver state-legislated, city-approved Community Improvement District services to
Downtown Atlanta. ADID’s mission is to keep the 220 blocks and 1.7 square miles of Downtown Atlanta clean, safe,
hospitable, and vibrant. ADID’s field operations programs are focused on public safety, public space cleaning and
maintenance, and supportive services outreach to unsheltered residents. ADID also funds major programs in
transportation, capital improvements, placemaking, and marketing. To learn more about ADID visit
atlantadowntown.com.
POSTION OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Vice President, Operations, the Director of Public Space Operations plays a crucial role in overseeing
the management, maintenance, and improvement of public spaces within ADID’s jurisdiction. This position is
entrusted with providing guidance and supervision for all field and administrative functions essential to ensuring the
seamless operation of the cleaning and maintenance program. The Director's multifaceted responsibilities include
strategic planning, operational oversight, community engagement, and fostering collaboration with a diverse array of
partners and stakeholders. The overarching goal is to cultivate public spaces that are clean, orderly, vibrant, and well-
maintained, meeting the unique needs of Downtown’s diverse community.
ADID's Public Space Cleaning and Maintenance program serves as an additional layer of service, extending beyond
the fundamental offerings provided by the City of Atlanta government. The District’s comprehensive responsibilities
encompass a spectrum of activities, ranging from the maintenance of small public plazas, parks, sidewalks, medians,
and gateway areas to conducting enhanced landscaping projects both internally and through contracted landscape
professionals. The team addresses safety concerns along sidewalks and other public spaces, manages public areas,
coordinates with vendors for the repair of street furniture and related infrastructure, cares for street trees and
seasonal plantings, and diligently track and report public infrastructure deficiencies. ADID’s hands-on approach
underscores a commitment to elevating the quality of public spaces and contributing to the overall well-being of the
community we serve.
KEY RESPONSIBLITIES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
maintenance, cleaning, and landscape operations.
program objectives.
completion of tasks.
within a dynamic urban environment, including initiating and managing special projects to achieve program
goals.
Atlanta Downtown Improvement District, Inc.
Director, Public Space Operations - 2024
spaces.
of vehicles, to include furnishings, utilities, and maintenance service contracts.
internal quality control and reporting.
the City of Atlanta, Georgia Power, etc. including light outages, potholes, other maintenance needs, etc.
Woodruff Park (and several smaller “pocket parks”) for the general public.
the management of Safety Data Sheets (SDS); Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) training and use; perform
inspections.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
public space management, urban planning, or a related field.
architecture, or a related field.
service and employee management.
responsibility for the physical maintenance of public areas in the District.
Downtown Atlanta.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job requires the employee to fulfill certain physical tasks to perform their essential job functions successfully. If
needed, ADID will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
This position requires work both indoors and outdoors including during periods of extreme temperatures. Walking
and standing for extended periods are required.
Atlanta Downtown Improvement District, Inc.
Director, Public Space Operations - 2024
The employee will need to:
POSITION CLASSIFICATION (this is not a remote position)
This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, on-site in-person, exempt position. Standard office hours are 8 a.m. until 5
p.m.
ADID offers competitive compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including personal time off
(PTO), health and dental insurance, short-term disability coverage, a commuter benefit, and a 401(k) savings
program. Eligible employees may also receive discretionary performance-based bonus pay.
ADID is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to
age, disability, religion, creed, political affiliation, race, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Full COVID-19 vaccination is required for this position. A valid Driver's License is required. Successful completion of a
criminal background check and testing for use of illegal controlled substances is required.
APPLY TODAY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Interested applicants should e-mail their letter of interest and resume to hr@atlantadowntown.com. Only those
applicants deemed qualified will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
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