The Position
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is hiring people for part-time, summer jobs in the Recreation Division. About the Position 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 each 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 Monday, April 8, 2024 will be guaranteed an interview. Applications submitted after Monday, April 8, 2024 will only be interviewed on an as needed basis. Position Summary Summer Free for All - Arts, Culture, & Special Events is a comprehensive program that includes the following programs within it:
- Movies, Concerts, and Events in the Park
- Arts in the Park (Mobile Arts Studios)
- CMC Music Camps
CULTURAL EVENTS PROGRAM (Movies, Concerts & Events) Summer Free for All (SFFA) builds community through free, inclusive, and family-friendly activities that celebrate Portland's diverse cultures and local artists. SFFA Cultural Events partners with community groups, artists, nonprofits, culturally-specific groups, and more to produce free concerts, movies, and cultural events throughout Portland. This is provided to impact and enrich community through cultural expression, as we aim to create unforgettable experiences. The events are led by Event Producers and supported by Recreation Leaders and Attendant positions.
ARTS IN THE PARK (Mobile Arts Studios)Arts in the Park is an outreach program of the Multnomah Arts Center. This program brings art and music experiences to the public in parks and other community locations throughout the City. Arts in the Park programming is delivered by self-contained mobile units which provide free, safe, on-site, drop-in, enriching community visual and performing arts experiences. They are led by Specialized Arts Instructors and supported by Counselor positions. Those interested in the Specialized Arts Instructor position should apply here .
MUSIC CAMPS The Community Music Center is partnering with the Center Powered by Y.O.U.TH to provide creative and engaging music camps for youth in East Portland. These music camps will have a focus on Black cultural music styles and traditions, making use of a digital music production lab, instrument collection, and sound recording booth. Instructors will lead these camps and will be supported by Counselor positions. Those interested in the instructor opportunities should apply here .
This recruitment is for positions held at various parks located throughout Portland. This is an open and continuous recruitment and intended for summer employment only.
Positions include:
- Counselor and Lead Counselor (approximately 14 opportunities)
- Attendant (approximately 12 opportunities)
Find more information below about job types, locations of potential job openings, shifts and salary ranges.
RECREATION ASSOCIATE - COUNSELOR Position/s: Counselor - These positions are union represented.
Counselors organize, plan, and lead a variety of activities that support the physical, social, and cognitive development pre-school and school-aged participants. These activities include, but are not limited to: art, crafts, music, performance, science, games, nature, and sports. These positions are responsible for maintaining discipline and safety while monitoring participants. Counselors consistently model appropriate behavior, maintain accurate program records, and perform other duties as assigned.
Recreation Associate - Counselor: Arts in the Park This position works as a member of a team to prepare and deliver performing and visual arts activities in partnership with Free Lunch + Play Program sites, and other locations. Counselors arrive on site where Arts in the Park mobile units are assigned each day. They set up and tear down equipment such as tents, signs, tables, chairs, and arts and crafts activity stations. They create a welcoming atmosphere, engaging playfully with park users and guests. Counselors also provide information about PP&R programs, events, opportunities, and news. This role assists Specialized Teaching Artists and Arts in the Park Lead Counselors to deliver safe, fun, and equitable activities.
Prior experience with arts or music generally enables employees in this position to be more successful.
Locations: North Portland, Northeast Portland, East Portland, Outer East Portland, and Southwest Portland.
Shift Range: Monday through Friday 10:00am-3:00pm; Some weekends by arrangement.
Recreation Associate - Counselor: Music Camps Music Camps will focus on Black cultural music styles and traditions. Prior experience in music creation, digital music production and/or instrumental music generally enables employees in this position to be more successful.
Location: Community Music Center programs at The Center Powered by Y.O.U.TH (SE 162nd & Stark) and neighboring parks.
Shift Range: Weekday mornings and afternoons.
Ages: Counselor - Must be at least 17 years old.
Wage Range: Applicants start at the entry hourly rate
Counselor (Recreation Aide): $18.90 - $22.05
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.
RECREATION ASSOCIATE - LEAD COUNSELOR Position/s: Lead Counselor - These positions are union represented.
Lead Counselors are staff leaders. They are expected to consistently communicate and model exceptional customer service, safety protocols, and engagement techniques to all Counselors and volunteers on a consistent basis. Lead Counselors are also responsible for prioritizing the safety of all staff and guests, documenting, and maintaining accurate records, being a liaison to all program partners, creating a culture of inclusiveness, care, and fun, ensuring staff and volunteers remain engaged and on-task, daily communication with supervisors.
Recreation Associate - Lead Counselor: Arts in the Park This position works as a member of a team to prepare and deliver performing and visual arts activities in partnership with Free Lunch + Play Program sites and other locations. They drive an Arts Pods vehicle each day. They set up and tear down equipment such as tents, signs, tables, chairs, and arts and crafts activity stations. They create a welcoming atmosphere, engaging playfully with park users and guests. Lead Counselors for Arts in the Park also provide information about PP&R programs, events, opportunities, and news. This role assists Specialized Teaching Artists and provides leadership to Arts in the Park Counselors to deliver safe, fun, and equitable activities.
Prior experience with arts or music generally enables employees in this position to be more successful.
Locations: Drivers report to Southwest Portland and drive vehicles to a designated location in North Portland, Northeast Portland, East Portland, or Outer East Portland each shift.
Shift Range: Monday through Friday 9:30am-3:30pm, some weekends by arrangement.
* Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record at time of appointment. Must be comfortable driving a cargo van.
*Must be able to lift and move 20 pounds throughout the shift each day. Recreation Associate - Lead Counselor : Music Camps Lead Counselors for Music Camps participates in program leadership and provide direction to counselor staff. Music Camps will focus on Black cultural music styles and traditions. Prior experience in music creation, digital music production and/or instrumental music generally enables employees in this position to be more successful.
Location: Community Music Center programs at The Center Powered by Y.O.U.TH (SE 162nd & Stark) and neighboring parks.
Shift Range: Weekday mornings and afternoons.
Ages: Lead Counselor (Recreation Associate) - Must be at least 19 years old.
Wage Range: Applicants start at the entry hourly rate:
Recreation Associate - Lead Counselor $20.90 - $24.05
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.
RECREATION ASSOCIATE - ATTENDANT Position/s: Attendant- These positions are union represented.
Attendant positions support the Summer Free for All Concerts, Movies and Events program. Attendants monitor drop-in recreation activities in their area of assignment. This role creates a welcoming atmosphere by engaging with park and facility guests. They provide excellent customer service and are a resource for PP&R information. Attendants help maintain clean facilities and/or park spaces, monitoring use of space and needs of guests. This role upholds PP&R's code of conduct and is proactive in addressing potential safety concerns. Attendants communicate with supervisor, rangers, and security under established guidelines. This role completes other duties as assigned, including assistance with record keeping.
Recreation Associate - Attendant - Facility Attendant As staff for the Cultural Events Program, you will work as a member of a team to prepare and deliver movies, concerts, and other special events. This team helps create a welcoming atmosphere, engaging with park and event guests of all ages, sponsors, food vendors, and performers. Members of this team provide excellent customer service and are resources for PP&R information. This team loads and transports equipment to parks in City vehicles, operating lift gates as needed. This team also helps assemble and disassemble equipment for events, including but not limited to stages, audio/visual equipment, and inflatable movie screens. They also help maintain clean park spaces, monitor their assigned spaces and needs of guests, and are proactive in addressing potential safety concerts. Members of this team uphold PP&R's Code of Conduct, communicating with their supervisor, park rangers, and security under established guidelines.
Locations: Various parks around Portland
Shift Ranges: Schedule may be weekdays and weekends, afternoons, evenings, with the possibility of staying late (past midnight)
M ust have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record at time of appointment.
UPDATE : Not all positions are driving positions.
Ages: Attendant (Recreation Associate) - Must be at least 17 years old
Wage Range: Applicants start at the entry hourly rate
Attendant (Recreation Associate) $18.90 - $22.05
Training Wage: Attendant (Recreation Associate) training wage is $18.90.
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: Vanessa Valdez, Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Vanessa.Valdez@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications are required f or these positions: 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.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between February 26, 2024 - June 30, 2024 Early applications are encouraged.
Applications submitted by Monday, April 8, 2024 will be guaranteed an interview. Applications submitted after Monday, April 8, 2024 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: 6/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
