Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is hiring people for Summer Recreation Employment opportunities for the following programs -

• Summer Free for All Lunch Play program.
• Summer Free for All Lunch Play Mobile Van - this program travels daily to East Portland apartment complexes.

FREE LUNCH PLAY
The Free Lunch Play program runs from late-June to the mid-late August. All Free Lunch Play positions are physically active and high energy jobs that take place in outdoor parks, in all types of weather. Applicants must be:

• Able to lift and move 20 pounds throughout their daily shift
• Work in an outdoor environment

This is an open and continuous recruitment and intended for summer employment. Eligible applicants will only be contacted when positions become available.

Positions include:

• Counselor (Recreation Associate): Approximately 60 opportunities
• Lead Counselor (Recreation Associate): Approximately 35 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 and lead a variety of activities including, but not limited to: art, crafts, music, performance, science, games, nature, and sports. The goal of these activities is to support the physical, social, and cognitive development of pre-school and school-aged participants. Positions will be responsible for maintaining discipline and safety while monitoring youth. These positions consistently model appropriate behavior, maintain accurate program records, and perform maintenance duties as assigned.

Recreation Associate - Counselor: Free Lunch Play Park Site
This role works outside in parks with youth and families. They lead drop-in craft, games, and activities. Counselors also hand out the Free Federal Lunch program prepared meals to youth. All staff are expected to be inclusive, friendly, and reliable. Staff must also be eager to play with diverse groups of youth during their entire shift each day. Free Lunch Play positions are physically active and high energy jobs that take place in outdoor parks in all types of weather.

Locations: Parks in North Portland, Northeast Portland, East Portland, Southeast Portland, Outer East Portland, Northwest Portland, and Southwest Portland

Shift Range: Monday through Friday, 10:00am - 2:00pm

*Must be able to lift and move 20 pounds throughout the shift each day.

Recreation Associate - Counselor: On-Call Substitute (Sub) for Free Lunch Play Park SitesOn-Call Subs fill in at Free Lunch Play sites throughout Portland as needed when staff is unavailable. They perform all the same duties of the Counselor role. Shifts may become available on short notice. The On-Call Subs need to have the ability to get to work by the following - car, carpool, walking, bike, or public transit. These positions work well for those who need more flexibility during the summer, due to pre-planned vacations, those who have a second job, and/or who are attending school, for example. On-Call Subs must be available a minimum of two days a week when available. Willingness to work at multiple sites will increase the number of hours available.

Locations: Parks in North Portland, Northeast Portland, East Portland, Southeast Portland, Outer East Portland, Northwest Portland, and Southwest Portland

Shift Range:
Program hours are:
Monday through Friday 10:00am - 2:00pm for park sites
Monday through Friday 9:15am - 3:15pm for the Mobile Program

On-Call Subs hours will vary, depending on staffing needs and On-Call Sub availability

*Must be able to lift and move 20 pounds throughout the shift each day.

Ages:
Counselor: Must be at least 16 years old

Wage Range: Applicants start at the entry hourly rate
Recreation Associate – Counselor $18.90 - $22.05

• Entry rate is $18.90

Training Wage: The training wage for all counselor positions 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 and click on the appropriate link.

LEAD COUNSELOR (RECREATION ASSOCIATE)
Position/s: Lead Counselor – These positions are union represented.
Lead Counselors are the staff leaders and are expected to communicate and model exceptional customer service, safety protocols, and engagement techniques to all Counselor’s 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: Free Lunch Play at Park Sites
Perform the tasks of the Counselor in addition to Lead Counselor duties. Ensure a safe, engaging, interactive and playful experience for all youth and families. Lead Counselors will oversee all on-site logistics and flow of the program they are assigned to, problem solve any issues that arise, act as the point person with activity program partners, Federal Lunch Drivers, and staff at the site level. Lead Counselors will serve pre-made lunches and follow all Federal rules and guidelines for meal distribution. Provides direction to counselor staff, works collaboratively with counselors to develop, and lead the daily schedule, role models expectations, provides excellent customer service, and guaranteeing all leftover meals are donated to approved donation sites at the end of each shift. Lead Counselors will act as role models and provide direction to Counselors, youth, volunteers, and Park Squad staff.

Locations: Parks in North Portland, Northeast Portland, East Portland, Southeast Portland, Outer East Portland, Northwest Portland, and Southwest Portland

Shift Range: Monday through Friday 9:45am-2:00pm
*Must be able to lift and move 20 pounds throughout the shift each day.

Recreation Associate - Lead Counselor: Mobile Lunch Play
Mobile Lunch Play provides recreation, crafts, and pre-made free lunches to youth ages 18 and under at apartment complexes in East Portland that don’t have access to a park nearby. There are two Mobile Vans with two staff members in every van. Each van visits a total of five different apartment complexes each week, with each site getting a total of two visits each week. Staff meet at a centralized location in NE Portland daily to pack-up supplies and to meet with their assigned Recreation Leader. In these meetings, they plan activities for the day. Afterwards, they drive to pick up prepared meals from Nutrition Services and drive to the site for the day. At the site, they lead games, crafts, and recreation for the youth. At the end of their shift, they return to the same site in NE Portland.

Daily tasks include set-up, take-down and general cleaning of equipment and area and van. Lead Counselors will oversee all on-site logistics and flow of the program, solve any issues that arise, and communicate with site managers. Mobile staff must be comfortable with leading crafts, games, and activities for preschool and youth. Candidates must -

• Have a driver’s license with an at time of appointment
• Be comfortable driving a small cargo van

Locations: Shift will start and end each day in NE Portland to pick up designated van and supplies

Shift Range: Monday through Friday 9:15am - 3:15pm

*Must be able to lift and move 30 pounds throughout the shift each day.

Ages: Recreation Associate - Lead Counselor: Must be at least 18 years old

Wage Range: Applicants start at the entry hourly rate:
Lead Counselor (Recreation Associate) $20.90 - $24.05

• Entry rate is $20.90

Training Wage: The training wage is $18.90 for all Counselor positions.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.90 - $20.90 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week

Work Location: In person