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Portland Parks & Recreation is hiring people for part-time, year-round jobs in the Recreation Division.Job Appointment: Casual, Part-timeWork Schedule: These are part-time positions with flexible hours and 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: Multiple locationsBenefit: 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 Material: 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. Position Summary: The Community Music Center (CMC) has provided opportunities for the community to learn about, make, and enjoy music for over 60 years and is in SE Portland. CMC's partner in East Portland is the Center Powered by Y.O.U.T.H. (Youth Organized and United to Help), a non-profit dedicated to serving black and brown youth. The Multnomah Arts Center (MAC), one of the largest comprehensive community arts centers for visual, performing, and literary arts in the nation, has served the community for nearly 50 years from its SW Portland location. MAC also provides programs in various locations in East Portland to increase access to arts education through MAC Community Engagement. Both CMC and MAC provide high quality instruction in the arts to all interested persons regardless of ability, age, race, religion, ethnic origin, or financial means, and are part of Portland Parks & Recreation's Arts, Culture and Special Events division.While there may not be a position open in your teaching area at the time you apply, we are interested to learn of your ability to work with us now or in the future. You will only be contacted if there is a position open matches with the information you submit in your application. Positions include: Specialized Arts InstructorsInstructor II AttendantCustomer Service RepresentativeFind out more below about the job types, locations, hours and pay ranges. PARKS ACTIVITIES SPECIALIST - INSTRUCTORPosition: Specialized Arts InstructorSpecialized Arts Instructors gather, share, and inspire, creating a safe space of belonging for participants to tell their story and grow in ability, creativity, and expression. They prepare and provide individual lessons, classes, or other activities for specialized arts & music programs for any age group (see “Types of Instruction”, below). All instructors create a welcoming atmosphere, engage with park and facility guests, provides excellent customer service and are a resource for PP&R information. The position maintains clean facilities and/or park spaces, monitors use of space and needs of guests, is proactive in addressing potential safety concerns, upholds the PP&R code of conduct, communicates with supervisor, rangers, and security under established guidelines. The employee monitors participation and completes needed paperwork and record keeping and may be required to clean equipment and high-touch surfaces in the classroom. Specialized Arts Instructor Types of Instruction: All artistic practices, including culturally specific styles and genres, will be considered. Current instruction includes music classes, ensembles & choirs, private & group music lessons, dance, theatre, drawing, painting, ceramics, metalsmithing, printmaking, book arts, woodworking, textiles, photography, and literary arts. Locations: Community Music Center (music only), Multnomah Arts Center (all arts instruction areas) and MAC Community Engagement locations around Portland (all arts instruction areas).Shift Times: All operating hours.Requirements: Specialized Arts Instructors must meet the requirements below: Minimum of 500 hours of prior teaching experienceHave had significant relevant professional learning/development.Be considered by peers to be ready to teach a specialized or culturally specific art form.Instructor II – General InstructorTypes of Instruction: General Instructors are responsible for lesson planning, class content, and instrumental instruction for a variety of music activities in group and individual instruction settings, including music theory, guitar, piano, audio recording, beat-making, MIDI and DAW with proficiency in Logic and Ableton Live.Locations: CMC at Center Powered by Y.O.U.TH 16126 SE Stark StShift Range: All operating hours.Ages: Instructor (Must be at least 18 years old) Wage Range (applicants start at the entry hourly rate): Parks Activities Specialist - Specialized Arts Instructor $30.00 - $38.00 (entry is $30.00-$35.00 based on experience)Parks Activities Specialist – Instructor II $20.00 - $26.50 (entry is $20.00-$23.00 based on experience) Training Wage: Instructor training wage is $18.00 for all instructor positions. RECREATION ASSOCIATE - ATTENDANTPosition: Attendant – This position is union represented.Attendants monitor drop-in recreation activities or events in area of assignment. The position creates welcoming atmosphere, engages with park and facility guests, provides excellent customer service and is a resource to the public for PP&R information. The employee maintains clean facilities and/or park spaces, monitors use of space and needs of guests, is proactive in addressing potential safety concerns, upholds the PP&R code of conduct, communicates with supervisor, rangers, and security under established guidelines. The employee monitors participation and completes needed paperwork and record keeping. Attendant - Event HostsHosts create a welcoming atmosphere. Event hosts facilitate event set-up and clean-up and physically move equipment from space to space inside the facility and outdoors if applicable. Open and/or close and secure classroom or building. Works independently to monitor use of space and needs of guests. Is proactive in addressing potential safety, concerns, and upholds the PP&R code of conduct. Basic knowledge of arts/music equipment needed, relevant to work site/area.Location: Community Music CenterShift Ranges: Can include weekday and weekend mornings, afternoon, and evenings. Ages: Attendant (Must be 18 years old) Wage Range (applicants start at the entry hourly rate): Recreation Associate - Attendant $18.90 - $22.05 (entry is $18.90) Training Wage: The training wage is $18.90 for all attendant 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 – CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVEPosition: Customer Service Representative - This position is union represented.Responsible for providing quality customer service to everyone, either on site or over the phone, when representing Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) in a variety of environments, including, but not limited to, PP&R Centers/buildings, pools, parks, outreach events, schools, and other places where PP&R provides programs, activities and/or information sessions. This includes frequent interaction with the public and Portland Parks & Recreation staff. General relevant knowledge of arts/music is important for Arts Center representatives. Customer Service RepresentativeComplete registrations for activities and process and collect admissions for drop-in activities including art studios. Additionally, sell concessions, process payments, answer phones, provide clerical support, take messages, and support facility rentals. Assist with cleaning, activity equipment set-up and storage, and maintaining the facility throughout the day.Locations: Community Music Center, Multnomah Arts CenterShift Ranges: Can include weekday and weekend mornings, afternoon, and evenings. Ages: Customer Service Representative (Must be 18 years old) Wage Range (applicants start at the entry hourly rate): Recreation Associate - Customer Service Representative $18.90 - $22.05 (entry is $18.90) Training Wage: The training wage is $18.90 for all customer service 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. Positions are not eligible for benefits.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 InformationCierra Maceo RecruiterCierra.Maceo@portlandoregon.gov Return to the Top.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following minimum qualifications required for these positions are: Ability to promote a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.Knowledge of assigned recreation area.Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people.Ability to recognize and respond to safety and emergency situations.Ability to problem-solve and respond to customer concerns.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Click here for additional information regarding the following: City of Portland Core ValuesRecruitment Process - Work StatusEqual Employment OpportunityVeteran PreferenceADA, Pregnancy, and Religious AccommodationsAn Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Return to the Top.