The , the city of Boulderand the Downtown Boulder Partnership arejoining together toexpand anambassador programin the University Hill commercialdistrict. This program builds on the success ofthe, which was established in 2021 and isfocused on the downtownbusiness district and Civic Area.
The Hill Ambassador Programwill featurefull-time ambassadors providingayear-round presencethat focuses onclean and safe initiatives, as well as hospitality services for both businesses and visitors on the Hill.Ambassadorresponsibilities will includedaily maintenance (graffiti removal, trash pick-up, etc.)as well asproviding directions and helpful information to visitors and residents of the area.
“We know that the Hill brings together our studentsas well asmembers of the broader Boulder community, and this program will provide focused efforts to an area that is inextricably linked to our campus,” said Chancellor Philip DiStefano. “This ambassador programis a true collaboration betweentheuniversity andourpartnersthroughout Boulder,working together,to come up with solutions that benefitour broader community.”
The ambassadors will also strive to contribute to a more positive visitor experience by reporting unwanted activity and disturbances directly to authorities and deterring unwanted behavior to the best of their abilities by offering information on city ordinances and community resources for those in need.
“The city of Boulder supports the ambassador program, and we’re delighted about the expansion in service and presence on University Hill,” said Cris Jones, interim director of the City of Boulder Community Vitality Department.
Community members as well as students arewelcome to become ambassadors and cansearch available positions andapply throughusing the80302 zip code.
“We are excited to be partnering with CU and the city to expand the reach of the Downtown Boulder Ambassador Program,”said Chip,DBP's CEO. (Chip goes by a first name only.) “For the past two years, we've maintained a small presence on the Hill with a part-time ambassador and have seen many noticeable improvements. The full-time presence of the ambassadors is going to provide numerous benefits throughout the commercial district for business owners, residents and visitors alike.”
For more informationon the programplease visit .