The Position
Portland Parks and Recreation are hiring people for part-time summer jobs in the Recreation Division. Job Appointment: Casual, Part-Time
Work Schedule: Flexible hours which may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Work hours can be assigned verbally and depend on enrollment levels, needs of the program, and other factors. There is no guarantee of the number of hours needed each week nor the number of hours worked from week to week. Employees in these positions serve at will.
Work Location: At various locations across Portland, OR.
Benefits: These positions have limited benefit eligibility. Please review the Benefits tab for more information.
Language Pay Differential: Employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English and who use their language skill to assist the community, may receive additional pay. More about the process can be found here.
Application Materials: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal.
You will need to submit a work history and answer supplemental questions for this application.
Early applications are encouraged. Applications submitted by April 8th will be guaranteed an interview. Applications submitted after April 8th, will only be interviewed on an as needed basis.
Position Summary:
Seasonal Recreation Support Staff positions may organize, plan, and lead a variety of youth activities including art, craft, music, performance, science, games, and sports as well as support various community recreation and arts programs that serve and engage the public within the Portland Metro area. Camp Counselors organize, plan, and lead a variety of activities including art, crafts, music, performance, science, games, nature, and sports in addition to supporting the physical, social, and cognitive development of preschool and school-aged participants. Positions will be responsible for maintaining discipline and safety while monitoring youth, consistently modeling appropriate behavior, maintaining accurate program records, and performing maintenance duties as assigned. Counselor hours are weekdays Mornings, afternoon, and early evenings and are offered from 7:30am to 6:00pm. May work up to 40 hours a week. This position requires you to work outdoors.
We are looking for people to work at the following locations: Charles Jordan, Matt Dishman, East Portland*, Laurelhurst Park, Mt. Scott, Montavilla, Peninsula, St. Johns and Southwest Community Centers*, Multnomah Arts Center*, and Arleta, Beaumont, Faubion, Grout, Mt. Tabor, and Sitton SUN Schools. This is an open and continuous recruitment and intended for summer employment only.
*Southwest Community Center will no longer be accepting new applications due to limited position availability. *East Portland Community Center will no longer be accepting new applications due to limited position availability. *Multnomah Arts Center will no longer be accepting new applications due to limited position availability. Positions include:
- Counselor (approximately 150 opportunities)
- Lead Counselor (approximately 20 opportunities)
Find more information below about job types, locations of potential job openings, shifts and salary ranges.
RECREATION ASSOCIATE - COUNSELOR Position/s: Counselor & Lead Counselor - These positions are union represented*
Counselors organize, plan, and lead a variety of activities including art, crafts, music, performance, science, games, nature, and sports in addition to supporting the physical, social, and cognitive development of preschool and school-aged participants. Positions will be responsible for maintaining discipline and safety while monitoring youth, consistently modeling appropriate behavior, maintaining accurate program records, and performing maintenance duties as assigned.
Recreation Associate - Counselor: Summer Day Camps
Counselor: Help with pre-school and youth camps during summer months.
Locations: Charles Jordan Community Center, East Portland Community Center, Laurelhurst Park, Matt Dishman Community Center, Montavilla Community Center, Mt. Scott Community Center, Multnomah Arts Center, Peninsula Park Community Center, St Johns Community Center, Southwest Community Center, Arleta SUN School, Beaumont SUN School, Faubion SUN School, Grout SUN School, Mt. Tabor SUN School, and Sitton SUN School.
Shift Range: Weekday mornings and afternoons.
Lead Counselor: Help with pre-school and youth camps during summer months. Participates in program leadership and provides direction to counselor staff.
Locations: East Portland Community Center, Laurelhurst Park, Matt Dishman Community Center, Montavilla Community Center, Mt. Scott Community Center, Multnomah Arts Center, Peninsula Park Community Center, St Johns Community Center, Southwest Community Center, Arleta SUN School, Beaumont SUN School, Faubion SUN School, Grout SUN School, Mt. Tabor SUN School, and Sitton SUN School.
Shift Range: Weekday mornings and afternoons.
Positions fill quickly. Other counselor opportunities include:
Recreation Associate - Counselor: Sub Pool
Counselor Sub Pool : Counselors help with youth camps during the summer months. Able to fill in for shifts during summer months for all sites. Shifts become available with one day to one week notice. This is a great option if you are someone who will be gone many weeks at a time. Hours are not a guarantee.
Locations: Charles Jordan Community Center, East Portland Community Center, Laurelhurst Park, Matt Dishman Community Center, Montavilla Community Center, Mt. Scott Community Center, Multnomah Arts Center, Peninsula Park Community Center, St Johns Community Center, Southwest Community Center, Arleta SUN School, Beaumont SUN School, Faubion SUN School, Grout SUN School, Mt. Tabor SUN School, and Sitton SUN School.
Shift Range: Weekday mornings and afternoons.
Recreation Associate - Counselor: Lunch + Play Park Site
Summer Free for All Lunch + Play Counselors : Must be at least 16 years old to apply. Please see job post here:
Locations: Parks in North Portland, Northeast Portland, East Portland, Southeast Portland, Outer East Portland, Northwest Portland, and Southwest Portland
Shift Range: Monday through Friday 10am-2pm
Ages:
Counselor (Must be at least 15 years old)
Lead Counselor (Must be at least 18 years old)
Wage Range (applicants start at the entry hourly rate):
Recreation Associate - Counselor $18.90 - $22.05 (entry is $18.90)
Recreation Associate - Lead Counselor $20.90 - $24.05 (entry is $20.90)
Training Wage: The training wage is $18.90 for all counselor positions.
Please note: This position is represented by Labors' (LiUNA) Local 483 - Recreation. Applicants start at the entry hourly rate. To view the labor agreement, please go to the Labor agreements webpage and click on the appropriate link.
About the Bureau:
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is committed to the overall Citywide vision that race will have no detrimental effect on people of color, refugee, and immigrant communities in accessing our parks and natural areas, or from the benefit of our services. We recognize, understand, and encourage celebration of the differences that surround us. Diversity and equity are vital to PP&R’s ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. PP&R values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public.
PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates that can fluently speak another language to include that information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Language Pay Differential: Employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English and who use their language skill to assist the community, may receive additional pay. More about the process can be found here.
Studies have shown that women and People of Color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your life experiences and qualifications for the role.
Have a question?
Contact Information:
Cierra Maceo
Recruiter
Cierra.Maceo@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
1. Ability to promote a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
2. General knowledge of assigned recreation area.
3. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people.
4. Ability to recognize and respond to safety and emergency situations.
5. Ability to problem-solve and respond to customer concerns.
Applicants must also: - For Counselor: Be at least 15 years old by date of hire.
- For Lead Counselor: Be at least 18 years old by date of hire.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between February 26th, 2024 - June 3rd, 2024.
Early applications are encouraged. Applications submitted by April 8 th will be guaranteed an interview. Applications submitted after April 8 th will only be interviewed on an as needed basis.
Required Application Materials:
- Work History
- Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
NOTE:
This is an open and continuous recruitment for year-round employment. This means interview and hiring dates are not set at this time and will depend on position need and availability.
Eligible applicants will only be contacted when positions become available.
Optional Application Materials:
- If you would like to request Veterans' Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc) by the closing date of the recruitment. To learn about Veterans' Preference, click here.
Application Tips:
- Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience (personal or professional), and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
- Do not attach any additional documents.
- Please note: all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Eligible applicants will only be contacted when positions become available.
- An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their work history and supplemental questions.
- Your work history and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our pass/fail evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
- You have 14 days from the notices of the minimum qualification evaluation phase 1 results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Eligible applicants will only be contacted when positions become available.
- Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): Eligible applicants will only be contacted when positions become available.
- Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: Eligible applicants will only be contacted when positions become available.
Step 6: Start Date:
- A start date will be determined after all the conditions of employment have been met.
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.
Additional Information
Click here for additional information regarding the following:
- City of Portland Core Values
- Recruitment Process - Work Status
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Veteran Preference
- ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
This summary outlines the benefit programs, actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.The City of Portland offers a comprehensive benefit package that is competitive with other private and public sector employers.
More detailed information can be obtained by calling the Health & Financial Benefits Office at 503-823-6031.
Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
Casual employees can become eligible for health benefits (medical, dental & vision) through Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer provisions if they meet the necessary paid hours requirement, as determined by the Health & Financial Benefits Office.
Retirement
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)
The City currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.
Employees who are OPSRP members are vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65 (age 60 for police and fire.)
Sick Leave
Casual employees accrue sick leave as outlined in the City of Portland protected sick time law.
Family Medical Leave
In accordance with federal and state law, and the City policy for family medical leave, the City grants family and medical leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical related reasons.
Closing Date/Time: 6/3/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
