Recreation Employment - Music and Arts Centers (Ages 16+) - Open Continuous

The Position

Portland Parks & Recreation is hiring people for part-time, year-round jobs in the Recreation Division.

Job Appointment: Casual, Part-Time
Work 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: 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.

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.
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 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 that matches the information you submit in your application.

Positions include:

• Specialized Arts Instructors
• Instructor II
• Attendant
• Customer Service Representative

Find out more below about the job types, locations, hours and pay ranges.

PARKS ACTIVITIES SPECIALIST - INSTRUCTOR
Position/s: Specialized Arts Instructor, Instructor I, and Instructor II
Instructorsgather, 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, provide 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 experience relevant to the specific art discipline for which you are applying. Personal and professional experience is considered.Have had significant traditional/non-traditional professional learning and/or development. Examples of this can include, but are not limited to:

• An accredited degree or certificate program in a specialized art form(s) OR
• Long-term self-lead practice of art form(s)/discipline(s), which may include teaching and/or continued education.

Instructor II - General Instructor
Types 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 St
Shift Range: All operating hours.

Instructor I - Assistant Instructor
Type of Instruction: Assistant instructors support delivery of a variety of classes and activities. They are an aid to program delivery and not responsible for the lesson planning or class content.
Locations: CMC at Center Powered by Y.O.U.TH 16126 SE Stark St
Shift Range: All operating hours.

Ages:
Instructor I (Must be at least 16 years old)
Instructor II and Specialized Arts Instructor (Must be at least 18 years old)

Wage Range (applicants start at the entry hourly rate):
Parks Activities Specialist - Specialized Arts Instructor $30.99 - $39.25 (entry is $30.99-$36.16 based on experience)
Parks Activities Specialist - Instructor II $20.66 - $27.37 (entry is $20.66-$23.76 based on experience)
Parks Activities Specialist - Instructor I $18.59 - $21.69 (entry is $18.59)

Training Wage: Instructor training wage is $18.59 for all instructor positions.

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RECREATION ASSOCIATE - ATTENDANT
Position: Attendant - This position is union represented.
Attendants monitor drop-in recreation activities or events in the area of assignment. The position creates a 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 the necessary paperwork and record keeping.

Attendant - Event Hosts
Hosts 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 Center
Shift 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 $19.52 - $22.78 (entry is $19.52)

Training Wage: The training wage is $19.52 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.

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RECREATION ASSOCIATE - CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Position: 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 Representative
Complete 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 Center
Shift 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 $19.52 - $22.78 (entry is $19.52)

Training Wage: The training wage is $19.52 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.

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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?

Hannah Zeilenga

Recruiter, Bureau of Human Resources

Hannah.Zeilenga@PortlandOregon.gov

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To Qualify

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.

The Recruitment Process

Recruiting process

STEP 1: Apply online between July 15, 2024 - December 30, 2024

Early applications are encouraged.
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: Week of July 22, 2024, and weekly thereafter

• There will be 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 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: Week of July 22, 2024, and weekly thereafter

• 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

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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: 12/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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