Sr. Vice President, Public Space Activation & Management

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : 160000

Formed by Downtown businesses, professionals, civic organizations, foundations, and residents, the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership develops and implements innovative programs, events and initiatives to enhance the Downtown neighborhood.

Position Summary

The Senior Vice President, Public Space Activation & Management will be a visionary leader responsible for shaping how people experience Downtown Pittsburgh every day. This senior leadership role oversees both the activation of public spaces through world-class events and programming and the delivery of essential on-street services that ensure Downtown is clean, welcoming, and vibrant.

This leader will guide a multidisciplinary team that produces large-scale signature events like Picklesburgh, Light Up Night, and Oktoberfest, while also creating vibrant spaces full of art, culture, and community that draw people Downtown through neighborhood scale activations, public art, and public space improvements. At the same time, they will oversee the Clean, Outreach & Hospitality Programs, which provides year-round litter and graffiti removal, hospitality ambassadors, beautification projects, and social service outreach to support individuals in needservices that form the foundation of Downtowns vitality.

By uniting placemaking, public realm management, and on-street services under one portfolio, the Senior VP will ensure that Downtown Pittsburgh is not only lively and engaging, but also clean, safe, and welcoming for all.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a holistic Public Realm Strategy that integrates placemaking, events, on-street services, and outreach into a cohesive vision for Downtown vibrancy.
• Serve as a thought leader and public advocate for the role of public space in Downtown vitality, incorporating best practices and innovations from best-in-class cities nationally and internationally.
• Partner with the President / CEO, Board of Directors, and civic stakeholders to shape long-term goals and funding strategies for Downtowns public spaces and services.
• Lead the planning, development, and management of public spaces that reflect the needs of a growing and evolving mixed-use Downtown, ensuring they are inclusive, welcoming, and responsive to residents, workers, and visitors alike

Event Production & Placemaking

On-Street Services & Outreach

Partnership Development & Fundraising

Organizational Management

Desired Qualifications

Exceptional communication skills with the ability to represent PDP at the highest civic, corporate, and community levels.

Compensation

Salary : $160,000 - $175,000 commensurate with experience.

Benefits : Health insurance (95%), Flexible Spending Accounts, 401k, life insurance, short and long-term disability.

To apply : Please submit resume and cover letter by December 16, 2025

About the Organization :

Downtown Pittsburgh is essential to the regionthe metropolitan heartbeat where business, culture, and entertainment intersect. Formed by Downtown businesses, professionals, civic organizations, foundations, and residents, the PDP develops and implements innovative programs and initiatives to enhance the Downtown neighborhood. We also promote and market this great urban center to millions of people as the regions premier destination to do business, to call home, or to visit for the best in shopping, dining, and entertainment. The PDP also stands as staunch advocates for all those who make Downtown part of their livesfrom businesses to workers to residents.

The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is an Equal Opportunity Employer