The Position
Job Appointment: Casual, Part-Time
Early applications are encouraged. Applications submitted by April 8th will be guaranteed an interview. Applications submitted after April 8th, will only be interviewed on an as needed basis.
Position Summary:
Seasonal Recreation Support Staff positions may organize, plan, and lead a variety of youth activities including art, craft, music, performance, science, games, and sports as well as support various community recreation and arts programs that serve and engage the public within the Portland Metro area. Camp Counselorsorganize, plan, and lead a variety of activities including art, crafts, music, performance, science, games, nature, and sports in addition to supporting the physical, social, and cognitive development of preschool and school-aged participants. Positions will be responsible for maintaining discipline and safety while monitoring youth, consistently modeling appropriate behavior, maintaining accurate program records, and performing maintenance duties as assigned. Counselor hours are weekdays Mornings, afternoon, and early evenings and are offered from 7:30am to 6:00pm. May work up to 40 hours a week. This position requires you to work outdoors.
We are looking for people to work at the following locations: Charles Jordan, Matt Dishman, East Portland, Laurelhurst Park, Mt. Scott, Montavilla, Peninsula, St. Johns and Southwest Community Centers, Multnomah Arts Center, and Arleta, Beaumont, Faubion, Grout, Mt. Tabor, and Sitton SUN Schools. This is an open and continuous recruitment and intended for summer employment only.
Positions include:
Counselor (approximately 150 opportunities)
- Lead Counselor (approximately 20 opportunities)
Find more information below about job types, locations of potential job openings, shifts and salary ranges.
RECREATION ASSOCIATE - COUNSELOR
Recreation Associate – Counselor: Summer Day Camps
Lead Counselor: Help with pre-school and youth camps during summer months. Participates in program leadership and provides direction to counselor staff.
Positions fill quickly. Other counselor opportunities include:
Recreation Associate – Counselor: Sub Pool
Recreation Associate – Counselor: Lunch + Play Park Site
Ages:
Wage Range (applicants start at the entry hourly rate):
Training Wage: The training wage is $18.90 for all counselor 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.
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?
Contact Information:
Cierra Maceo
Cierra.Maceo@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
Applicants must also:
- For Counselor: Be at least 15 years old by date of hire.
- For Lead Counselor: Be at least 18 years old by date of hire.
The Recruitment Process
Required Application Materials:
Work History- Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials:
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: Eligible applicants will only be contacted when positions become available.
- 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 phase 1 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: Eligible applicants will only be contacted when positions become available.
- 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
- 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