Work With Us
We all have a role to play in making Downtown Austin a great place to be.
Great downtowns don’t just happen. They are the result of countless individuals and organizations bringing their unique talents and resources to shape the area. Whether your passion is mobility policy or music performance, and whether you need to activate your space or find an affordable space for your work, there’s a way for you to enhance the vibe of Downtown Austin.
Current Opportunities & Openings
Vice President of Resource Development
The Vice President of Resource Development is responsible for the overall operations of the Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation, including strategic planning, board relations, fundraising and administration. Learn more about the role here.
To apply, email careers@downtownaustin.com with your resume.
RFQ for Downtown Construction Coordination & Mitigation Strategies
The Downtown Austin Alliance is seeking a firm that has experience in project coordination, outreach, and communications and large-scale infrastructure and can provide a roadmap to mitigating the negative side effects of construction. We anticipate the need to create an advisory board to advocate for several policies, including stakeholder outreach, communications, access plans and much more. Learn more about the project.
Submit a completed proposal and letter of interest in PDF format via email to Matt Geske. Applications are due January 6, 2025.
RFQ for Red River Cultural District Historical Documentation & Storytelling
The Red River Cultural District and The Downtown Austin Alliance request proposals from qualified consultants to document and showcase the Red River District’s history, music, and artistic traditions. This project aims to capture the narrative history of the district during a time of significant change. Deliverables from this effort will be leveraged to ensure the preservation of the Cultural District’s assets and history.
Questions? Read through our information session presentation. Want to learn even more? Check out our Q + A for answers to frequently asked questions.
If you are interested in communications about the Cultural Currents RFQ please complete this form. Submissions should be sent to hello@downtownaustin.com by January 10th, 5:00pm.
Make Downtown Yours
Join a Committee
The Downtown Austin Alliance’s committees extend the work of our staff so we can get more done downtown. Our Active Urbanism, Built Environment, Mobility and Public Space Experience committees are open to all community members.
Tell Us You're Interested⟶Showcase Your Art or Music Downtown
We regularly hire local musicians, performance artists and visual artists for events, experiences and murals. Want to showcase your talents downtown?
Join Our Artist Roster⟶Bring Your Events, Creativity & More Downtown
Need a space for your creative work, small business or nonprofit? Whether you need space for an event or ongoing work, through DASA we can help you find an affordable spot for your needs.
Apply For Space⟶Activate Your Underutilized Space
Have an empty or underutilized space? Through the Downtown Austin’s Space Activation program (DASA), we’re bringing these spaces to life through events and opportunities for creatives and entrepreneurs to showcase their talents downtown.
Submit Your Space⟶Become a Vendor
Want to have a booth at a Downtown Austin Alliance event? We have opportunities throughout the year for food and drink vendors, artisans, small businesses and nonprofits to reach thousands of people downtown.
Become an Ambassador
Our Downtown Ambassadors are key to keeping downtown clean, safe, beautiful and hospitable. They connect with businesses and visitors, provide information and escorts, beautify and clean and act as goodwill ambassadors to all.
Apply Now⟶