Recreation Employment – Music and Arts Centers (Ages 16+)

 

Here are the jobs you can apply to on this application. Click on them to learn more.
Recreation Associate Jobs:  Attendant: Events Host (18 ) Customer Service Representative (18 )	Parks Activities Specialist Jobs: Instructor I: Assistant Instructors (16 ) Instructor II: General Instructors (18 ) Specialized Arts Instructor (18 )
Recreation Associate Pay: The training pay is $19.52 for all Recreation Associate jobs Attendant and Customer base pay is $19.52 - $22.78 (entry is $19.52)	Parks Activities Specialist Pay: The training pay is $18.59 for all Parks Activities Specialist jobs Assistant Instructor base pay is $18.59 - $21.69 (entry is $18.59) General Instructor  base pay is $20.66 - $27.37 (entry is $20.66 - $23.76 based on experience) Specialized Arts Instructor base pay is $30.99 - $39.25 (entry is $30.99 - $36.16 based on experience)
Recreation Associate Union: These jobs are part of a union called (LiUNA) Labors' Local 483 - Recreation. You will start at the entry-level pay rate. To view the labor agreement, please click here	Parks Activities Specialist Union: These positions are not represented by a Union.

 
Summary:
The Community Music Center (CMC) has been helping people learn, make, and enjoy music for over 60 years in SE Portland. In East Portland, CMC partners with a group called the Center Powered by Y.O.U.T.H., which helps black and brown youth.

The Multnomah Arts Center (MAC) is one of the largest centers in the U.S. for visual, performing, and literary arts and has been serving the community from its SW Portland location for almost 50 years. MAC also offers classes in East Portland to make arts education easier for people to access. Both CMC and MAC welcome anyone, no matter their age, background, or skill level, and are part of Portland Parks & Recreation's Arts, Culture and Special Events division.

Note: This job is open for a long time. There are no set interviews or hiring dates. Applicants will be contacted when positions become available.


Schedule: This job has flexible hours and might include working during the day, evenings, weekends, or holidays. The number of hours you work each week can change based on program needs, and there is no guarantee of work hours each week. 

Locations: At various locations across Portland. When you apply you can select as many locations as you want to work at.

About Us: 
Portland Parks & Recreation is dedicated to making sure everyone can enjoy our parks and services, no matter their background. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion. We encourage people who speak other languages to apply.

Contact Information:
Loan Tran Polanco, Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Loan.Tran@portlandoregon.gov Qualifications needed for all jobs listed on this application:

1. Can create a welcoming and friendly environment.
2. Knows about the assigned recreation area.
3. Can talk clearly with different groups of people.
4. Can notice and handle safety and emergency situations.
5. Can solve problems and help with customer concerns. 

Qualifications needed for the Specialized Arts Instructor jobs, in addition to the 5 qualifications listed above:

1. Minimum of 500 hours of prior teaching experience for each discipline(s).
2. 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

Attendant Jobs (Recreation Associates)

These jobs are 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.   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. Ages:  Attendant (Must be at least 18 years old)  Pay Range (new employees start at the entry hourly rate):    Attendant base pay is $19.52 - $22.78 (entry is $19.52) Training Pay:  The training pay is $19.52 for all attendant positions.

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.

Customer Service Representative Jobs (Recreation Associates):

These jobs are 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.   Customer Service Representatives are 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. Ages:  Customer Service Representative (Must be at least 18 years old)  Pay Range (new employees start at the entry hourly rate):    Customer Service Representative base pay is $19.52 - $22.78 (entry is $19.52) Training Pay:  The training pay is $19.52 for all Customer Service Representative positions.

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.

Instructor Jobs (Parks Activities Specialists)

These positions are not union represented. 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, 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. Ages:   Instructor I (Must be at least 16 years old) Instructor II and Specialized Arts Instructor (Must be at least 18 years old)  Pay Range (new employees start at the entry hourly rate):   Specialized Arts Instructor base pay is $30.99 - $39.25 (entry is $30.99-$36.16 based on experience)   Instructor II base pay is $20.66 - $27.37 (entry is $20.66-$23.76 based on experience)   Instructor I base pay is $18.59 - $21.69 (entry is $18.59)   Training Pay:  Instructor training pay is $18.59 for all instructor positions.

Specialized Arts Instructor 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. 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 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 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.

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Salary : $19 - $22