Recreation – Music and Arts Centers; Ages 16 Talent Pool

Overview

Are you looking for a part‑time job that is flexible and fun? Portland Parks & Recreation is hiring for the Arts, Culture, and Special Events Division. This application does not cover summer programming jobs; summer positions will be posted in March.

We are collecting names of people who are interested in future part‑time or seasonal work with Portland Parks. This does not mean there is a job open right now, but we’ll contact you if a role is available.

• Attendant:
  Events Host (18+)
• Customer Service Representative (18+)
• Instructor I:
  Assistant Instructors (16+)
• Instructor II:
  General Instructors (18+)
• Specialized Arts Instructor (18+)

• Recreation Associate (Attendant, Customer Service Representative):
  • Training pay: $19.99 for all Recreation Associate jobs.
  • Base pay: $19.99 – $23.33 (entry $19.99).
• Parks Activities Specialist (Instructor I, Instructor II, Specialized Arts Instructor):
  • Training pay: $19.04 for all Parks Activities Specialist jobs.
  • Assistant Instructor: $19.04 – $22.21 (entry $19.04).
  • General Instructor: $21.16 – $28.03 (entry $21.16 – $24.33).
  • Specialized Arts Instructor: $31.73 – $40.19 (entry $31.73 – $37.03).

• Recreation Associates are represented by LiUNA Local 483 – Recreation. Entry‑level pay applies. View the labor agreement.
• Parks Activities Specialists are not represented by a union.

The Community Music Center (CMC) and the Multnomah Arts Center (MAC) partner with Portland Parks & Recreation’s Arts, Culture, and Special Events division to offer arts education to all ages and backgrounds.

• Job Type: Casual, part‑time (various positions).
• Schedule: Flexible hours – day, evening, weekend, or holiday. Hours may vary each week.
• Locations: Multiple sites across Portland; applicants may select multiple locations.
• Benefits: Limited benefits. View the Benefits tab.
• Language Pay: Extra pay for non‑English language use. Learn more.

We are committed to inclusive and equitable access to parks and services. We encourage applicants who speak other languages.

• Loan Tran Polanco, Recruiter – Bureau of Human Resources – Loan.
  
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• Create a welcoming and friendly environment
• Know the assigned recreation area
• Communicate clearly with diverse groups
• Identify and handle safety and emergency situations
• Resolve problems and address customer concerns

• Minimum of 500 hours of prior teaching experience for the discipline(s) applied.
• Significant professional learning and/or development, e.g.,
  • An accredited degree or certificate in a specialized art form(s)
  • Long‑term self‑led practice of the art form(s), including teaching or continued education

• Attendant – Event Host: Facilitate event setup/cleanup, manage equipment, open and secure facilities, maintain safety and code of conduct. Shift ranges: weekday/weekend mornings, afternoons, evenings.
  
  Location:
  
  CMC.
• Customer Service Representative: Provide quality service on site and by phone at PP&R centers, pools, parks, outreach events, schools, etc. Assist with registrations, concessions, payments, clerical support, and facility maintenance. Shift ranges: weekday/weekend mornings, afternoons, evenings. Locations: CMC, MAC.
• Instructor Roles (Parks Activities Specialists): Create safe, welcoming learning spaces; develop and teach lessons; maintain facilities; manage paperwork. Age requirements:
  Instructor I – 16+, Instructor II & Specialized Arts – 18+. Pay ranges as listed above. Shift times: all operating hours. Locations: CMC (music only), MAC (all arts), MAC Community Engagement sites.

• 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