Careers & Opportunities
FULL-TIME POSITIONS
Economic Development Manager
The Downtown Boston Alliance (DBA) seeks a relationship-driven, innovative, energetic, and experienced project manager to serve as the Economic Development Manager. This role merges the organization’s high-touch Level Up Downtown retail leasing and activation initiative with the newly launched Downtown Office Opportunity & Recruitment (DOOR) program to support filling vacant office space.
As the primary “concierge” and market-maker for the district, the successful candidate will serve as the face of a comprehensive economic success effort while coordinating the organization’s work to steward prospective tenants from the first conversation with DBA. They will work to develop a broad recruitment program that understands the needs of prospective office and retail tenants; establishes matchmaking protocols to identify and cultivate business interest while reducing barriers to entry; and develops creative public-private partnerships to incubate new enterprises. The Manager identifies pathways toward attracting a diverse array of businesses—specifically creating equitable opportunities for BIPOC and WMBE entrepreneurs—and positions proposed businesses for success by assisting them with navigating government permitting, engaging with property owners, and leveraging institutional-grade market data.
Success in this role will be measured by the ability to cultivate prospective tenants, advance opportunities through the recruitment pipeline, and contribute to the reduction of commercial vacancies in Downtown Boston.
Program Associate
The Downtown Boston Alliance seeks an organized, enthusiastic, and collaborative Program Associate to support events and programs Downtown. This entry-level role will be a great fit for someone who is passionate about bringing the community together to enjoy music, food, art, and connections. This is an exciting time to join a recently rebranded organization that continues to launch and expand initiatives involving programming, special events,
public art, and economic opportunity for all.