We are looking for people who may lead activities at the Community Music Center and/or the Multnomah Arts Center. This is an open and continuous recruitment for year-round employment.
The Community Music Center (CMC) has provided opportunities for the community learn about, make, and enjoy music for over 60 years and is in SE Portland. The Multnomah Arts Center (MAC), one of the largest comprehensive community arts centers for visual and performing arts in the nation, has served the community for nearly 50 years from its SW Portland location. MAC and CMC 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.
This is an open and continuous recruitment for year-round employment. 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 that is a match with the information you submit in your application.
Positions include:Find out more below about the job types, locations, hours and pay ranges.
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 resume. Bilingual/bi-cultural 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.
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.
PARKS ACTIVITIES SPECIALIST - INSTRUCTOR
Position: Specialized Arts Instructor
Specialized 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: Private and group music lessons, ensemble/choir, specialized music (including culturally specific styles and genres), jewelry/metalsmithing, theatre, textiles, photography, drawing and painting, printmaking and book arts, literary arts, dance, woodshop, sculpture, and ceramics.
Locations: Community Music Center (music only) and Multnomah Arts Center (all arts instruction areas).
Shift Times: All operating hours.
* Specialized Arts Instructors must have 500 hours of recent instruction experience AND meet one or more of the requirements below: - Being considered by peers to be ready to teach specific art form(s) and having had some professional teacher training.
- Four years post HS education, study, or apprenticeship in related field or related degree.
- Certificate of completion for trade-related training or education program, or certification in related field
Ages: Instructor (Must be at least 18 years old)
Wage Range:
Parks Activities Specialist - Specialized Arts Instructor $25.75-$35.75
Training Wage: Instructor training wage is $18.00 for all instructor positions.
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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.
Event Host
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: Event Host (Must be 18 years old)
Wage Range (applicants start at the entry hourly rate):
Recreation Associate - Event Host $18.00 - $21.00
Training Wage: Attendant Event Host training wage is $18.00.
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 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 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 $18.00 - $21.00
Training Wage: Customer Service training wage is $18.00.
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.
City of Portland Core Values:
Anti-racism | Communication | Collaboration | Equity | Transparency | Fiscal Responsibility
These values guide our actions as we serve the community and engage our workforce. To learn more about the City's core values, please click here.
Why work at the City of Portland?
The City of Portland serves a population of over 650,000. Culture and solutions are our focus. We view every challenge as an opportunity to learn, improve, and share our experience. We are committed to removing barriers to resources, access, and opportunity.
The City is a believer in all people and continues to actively recruit and retain diverse top talent every day. If you are open-minded, interested, community-focused, and self-aware, please apply yourself at the City of Portland today.
Position not eligible for benefits.
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The following minimum qualifications are required for these positions:- 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.
Submit only your work history and answers to supplemental questions for review. Do not add documents not listed. If you pass the basic skills (qualifications) review, you will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. You have 14 days from the date of the email result, to let us know if you disagree with your results. Read City of Portland Rule 3.01 for information. Additional review may be needed before the eligible list and/or final selection.
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit the following to be considered:
- Work History
- Answers to Supplemental Questions
Applicants for Specialized Arts Instructor positions are encouraged to submit this additional information:1. Resume (optional)
2. For visual artists, links to samples of work (optional)
Work Experience: Fully describe your relevant work experience and/or any unpaid volunteer experience, making sure to explain how your experience demonstrates the qualifications listed in the "To Qualify" section above.
Supplemental Questions: Please answer all required questions.
Please note, applications for this position must be turned in no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment. Applications must be turned in through the City's online application system. Do not attach materials not listed. E-mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Next Steps:- After you submit your application to Government Jobs, it will be reviewed, and you will be contacted for an interview if a position opens and if you meet the qualifications.
- You may be contacted anytime while this recruitment remains open as this is an open-continuous recruitment.
- This recruitment will consider year-round employment.
- This recruitment will remain open until June 30, 2023.
Work Status: Must be a US Citizen or have documents that allow you to work within the US at the time of application.
Veterans' Preference: If you want to ask for Veterans' Preference, please add the following to your application:
- Add a copy of your veteran document (DD214 or Veteran’s Benefit Letter)
- Check the box that you are a Veteran
- Check the box asking for veteran preference
ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Request: If you would like to request a reasonable change when applying for this job, please contact the Recruiter below.
Equal Employment: No person will be looked at as unfavorable based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and wants everyone who is interested in working at the City 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.
Did you know? We have How to Apply Classes that are free on how to apply to the City. Click the link for the list of dates: https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/applying-city-jobs
Contact Information
Jaclyn Snyder, Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Jaclyn.Snyder@portlandoregon.gov
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
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