COMMUNITY CENTER SITE PROGRAMMER II

Community Center Site Programmer II (35 Hour Permanent Position) - Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department

About the City of Portland Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department:

The Portland Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department is comprised of 160 full-time and over 250 seasonal staff dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Portland, Maine. They achieve this by operating cultural venues, running community programs (including Before and After School, Swim Lessons, and Senior Adult programs), and maintaining public buildings, waterfront infrastructure, 70 parks, 40 miles of trails, 13 cemeteries, and 30 playgrounds. Their diverse team, including Park Maintainers, Lifeguards, Event Managers, Horticulturalists, and many others, works collaboratively to provide spaces and opportunities for social connection, recreation, and community development.

About the Program:

Our Community Center Recreation Program is designed to actively involve and stimulate children, providing time and space to explore and grow. With a variety of group and individual activities, our program focuses on character development, physical fitness, health and wellness, reading, and of course, fun!

Job Summary:

Portland Recreation is seeking a Community Center site staff to join our Recreation programs, which offers exciting and enriching activities for all levels! Whether it's helping run a youth clinic, working the scoreboard or refereeing basketball, overseeing a Community Center Site for rentals or drop in programs, we have plenty of opportunities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Greet visitors, answer inquiries in person and via phone/email, provide program information.
  
• Prepare rooms, arrange tables and chairs, and set up audio-visual or recreational equipment for classes, meetings, and special events.
  
• Monitor common areas to ensure patron safety, enforce facility rules, and handle opening and closing/locking procedures for the building.
  
• Collect drop-in fees or program payments, keeps records of fees and payments collected in MyRec software .

Required Skills & Experience:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  
• Ability to maintain order and enforce rules and regulations and to impart enthusiasm in a positive and productive atmosphere.
  
• Knowledge of a variety of recreational activities including games, sports, arts, crafts and group activities. Ability to direct such activities.
  
• Initiative and willingness to learn a variety of additional recreational activities.
  
• Valid Class C driver’s license with good driving record
  
• Must have and maintain First Aid /CPR/AEDcertifications or be able to obtain within the 6 month probationary period.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience working with children and with youth programs.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and the public.
  
• Prior experience leading or supervising staff.
  
• Knowledge of a variety of games, sports, and leisure activities.

Expected Hours/Schedule:

Hours of work vary based on the duration of the program. Many programs run during the week in the evening, or weekends.

Applications accepted until filled

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, CEBA Grade 9, with a starting pay range of $22.44-$25.22 per hour, based on relevant years of experience.

For more information about compensation with the City of Portland, please refer to the union specific pay plans and agreements.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment.
City benefits include:

• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
  
• Thirteen paid holidays
  
• Sick, vacation, and personal leave
  
• Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
  
• Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
  
• Use of City recreation facilities
  
• Fitness Reimbursement
  
• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or call 207-874-8624.

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov.

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group : CEBA

Job Family : PARKS & RECREATION

Posting Start : 09/11/2026

Posting End : 12/31/9999

Details : Job Description