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City of Portland is hiring: Recreation Employment – Music and Arts Centers (Ages
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The Position
Are you looking for a part-time job that is flexible and fun? Portland Parks & Recreation is hiring for Recreation's Arts, Culture, and Special Events Division!
We're collecting names of people who are interested in working future part-time or seasonal jobs with Portland Parks. This doesn’t mean there’s a job open right now, but we’re happy you’re interested! We might not contact you right away. When jobs do open, we will connect you if you're selected for an interview.
The Following Positions Are Forecasted Vacancies:
Here are the jobs you can apply to on this application. Click on them to learn more.
- Customer Service Representative (18+)
Are you looking for a part-time job that is flexible and fun? Portland Parks & Recreation is hiring for Recreation's Arts, Culture, and Special Events Division!
We're collecting names of people who are interested in working future part-time or seasonal jobs with Portland Parks. This doesn’t mean there’s a job open right now, but we’re happy you’re interested! We might not contact you right away. When jobs do open, we will connect you if you're selected for an interview.
The Following Positions Are Forecasted Vacancies:
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+)
- Instructor I: Assistant Instructors (16+)
- Instructor II: General Instructors (18+)
- Specialized Arts Instructor (18+)
- The training pay is $19.99 for all Recreation Associate jobs
- Attendant and Customer base pay is $19.99 - $23.33 (entry is $19.99)
- The training pay is $19.04 for all Parks Activities Specialist jobs
- Assistant Instructor base pay is $19.04 - $22.21 (entry is $19.04)
- General Instructor base pay is $21.16 - $28.03 (entry is $21.16 - $24.33 based on experience)
- Specialized Arts Instructor base pay is $31.73 - $40.19 (entry is $31.73 - $37.03 based on experience)
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 is a talent pool and is collecting a list of people who are interested in the job. When a job opens up, we will look at your application to decide who to invite for an interview.
Job Type: Casual, Part-time. This job posting is for several positions, which are classified by the City of Portland as either Recreation Associates or Parks Activities Specialists.
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.
Benefits: This job has limited benefits. Click the Benefits tab for more information.
Language Pay: If you speak another language besides English and use it to help the community, you may get extra pay. To learn more, click here.
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
To Qualify
Qualifications Needed For All Jobs Listed On This Application:
- Can create a welcoming and friendly environment.
- Knows about the assigned recreation area.
- Can talk clearly with different groups of people.
- Can notice and handle safety and emergency situations.
- Can solve problems and help with customer concerns.
- Minimum of 500 hours of prior teaching experience for each discipline(s).
- 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
How To Apply:
- Click "APPLY" to submit your talent pool application online.
- You need to answer the supplemental questions and fill out your work history.
- If you are a Veteran and want preference, attach your Veteran documents.
Step 1: Apply online between July 14, 2025 - December 29, 2025
Step 2: We will review your application to see if you meet the minimum needs for this role.
Step 3:If you qualify, you will be placed on a talent pool list of eligible candidates.
Step 4:We will contact eligible candidates for interviews as positions become available.
Step 5: Job offers will be made after interviews.
Step 6:The start date will be set once all hiring conditions are met.
Additional Information
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 $19.99 - $23.33 (entry is $19.99)
Training Pay:
The training pay is $19.99 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 $19.99 - $23.33 (entry is $19.99)
Training Pay:
The training pay is $19.99 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. 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 $31.73 - $40.19 (entry is $31.73 - $37.03 based on experience)
Instructor II base pay is $21.16 - $28.03 (entry is $21.16 - $24.33 based on experience)
Instructor I base pay is $19.04 - $22.21 (entry is $19.04)
Training Pay:
Instructor training pay is $19.04 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
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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