Placemaking & Public Realm Manager

The Opportunity

The Placemaking & Public Realm Manager is responsible for supporting, enhancing, and activating Downtown Tulsa's streets, landscaped areas, and open public spaces. This role is ideal for professionals passionate about urban design, placemaking, public space management, and community engagement. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in fieldwork, demonstrates strong time management and problem-solving skills, and excels in communication and project coordination.

Serving as the "boots on the ground," the Placemaking & Public Realm Manager will oversee the design, maintenance, and activation of Downtown's public spaces in alignment with DTP's mission, vision, and relevant Downtown Plans , including Downtown Tulsa Forward . This role will directly influence how Downtown Tulsa looks, feels, and functions, implementing meaningful and lasting change through placemaking initiatives, and infrastructure improvements.

Essential Responsibilities

Public Realm Operations – 60%

• Work closely with stakeholders and the City of Tulsa to ensure a clean, green, and safe public realm through outreach, communication, and the development of actionable monitoring plans.
• Ensure the successful implementation of public realm maintenance, improvements and contracts including lighting, landscaping, tree management, park maintenance, street furniture & banners, and pedestrian improvements.
• Coordinate maintenance and services with DTP Field Operations Team and contractors as needed.
• Monitor and assess the condition of public spaces throughout the district, identifying opportunities for improvement and working with contractors, vendors and the City of Tulsa to address issues.
• Serve as a liaison between property owners, businesses, and the community to address public realm concerns and foster collaborative solutions.
• Serve as liaison to City of Tulsa to coordinate impacts of ROW construction, special events, and parking & transportation and address operational challenges and opportunities.
• Develop programs and outreach to meet the needs of businesses and property owners, including tree replacement, sidewalk, curb, and driveway improvements.
• Other projects, events, and / or assignments as assigned by supervisor or CEO.

Placemaking Project Management – 30%

Downtown Wayfinding System Update

Data Management and Reporting – 10%

Ideal Candidate :

Work Environment

This position is office-based during normal business hours, with significant time spent outdoors in the field. Evening and weekend hours will occasionally be required, with scheduling flexibility afforded in discussion with your supervisor and in accordance with policies. The work environment is collaborative and dynamic, offering exposure to impactful projects that shape Downtown Tulsa. The role involves physical activity, including the ability to lift and move objects up to 45 lbs.

Compensation and Benefits

Downtown Tulsa Partnership offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, paid time off and holidays, and industry and profession-specific professional development. This is an exempt, salaried position in the range of $61,000 to $67,000 annually, commensurate with demonstrated experience. DTP is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to cultivating a highly talented workforce and providing a welcoming, inclusive,  collaborative, and fun work environment where a positive work-life balance is valued for each employee.

Pre-Employment Background and Drug Testing Disclaimer

Thrive Partners LLC requires all candidates to undergo pre-employment background checks and drug testing as part of our hiring process.

By applying, you consent to these screenings, which may include verification of employment history and criminal background checks. Drug testing will comply with applicable laws.

Thrive Partners LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All information will be kept confidential and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.