Portland Parks & Recreation Job Board

The Youth Conservation Crew is a unique opportunity for high school students (ages 14 -18) to give back to their community through a paid summer position. Over the 8 weeks of our program, July 9 to August 29, participants work to hone their skill in teamwork, leadership, and stewardship as well as other employability factors. The Crew is charged with documenting restoration they have completed, compiling results, and communicating the hard work they do to the rest of the community. Crew members enjoy their summer outdoors removing invasive species from natural areas and building and maintaining trails around Portland all while working in a diverse, cohesive, and challenging environment.

For further job details and the application process, please review the attached document.

The Youth Conservation Crew is a unique opportunity for high school students (ages 14 -18) to give back to their community through a paid summer position.

Over the 8 weeks of our program, July 9 to August 29, participants work to hone their skill in teamwork, leadership, and stewardship as well as other employability factors.

The Crew is charged with documenting restoration they have completed, compiling results, and communicating the hard work they do to the rest of the community. Crew members enjoy their summer outdoors removing invasive species from natural areas and building and maintaining trails around Portland all while working in a diverse, cohesive, and challenging environment.

Portland Parks & Recreation is now accepting resume’s for Seasonal Maintenance Worker positions that become open in the future. These positions are temporary and vary in employment up to a maximum of 1400 hours per calendar year.
Wages are $12.34 per hour.

Please see the attached document for further job description and the application process.

PP&R is currently recruiting for new aquatics staff for Summer 2013 Please see the attached document for the new staff applicatoin packet You must be 15 years or older to take our certifications and work for us.

Thank you, if you have further questions please contact:

Sheryl Juber
Aquatic Administration
Portland Parks & Recreation
2909 SW 2nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
503-823-5130 (office)
503-823-2358 (fax)
Sheryl.Juber@PortlandOregon.gov

www.PortlandParks.org

Please see the attached document, returning Aquatics Staff Application]

Thank you, if you have further questions please contact:

Sheryl Juber
Aquatic Administration
Portland Parks & Recreation
2909 SW 2nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
503-823-5130 (office)v 503-823-2358 (fax)
Sheryl.Juber@PortlandOregon.gov

www.PortlandParks.org

Parkrose SUN Community school is currently recruiting for Summer Camp Counselors

Brief Job Description: responsible for designing, implementing & supervising a daily/weekly schedule of activities for a summer camp program held at Parkrose High School. Must be available to work the entire season (June 24-August 16, 2013 with mandatory trainings the afternoon/evening of Wednesday, June 19), and pass a criminal background check. Must be able to work in culturally and economically diverse neighborhoods

Requirements:

• 15 years of age or older by 6/18/13
• Experience leading activities and supervising youth participants (passive/active games, crafts, and sports)
• Experience in youth drop-in programs preferred

Responsibilities: Employee is responsible for leading activities supervising youth participants at outdoor settings (park playground) which are located in culturally and economically diverse neighborhoods. Plans, organizes, promotes, leads and conducts a comprehensive program for children’s drop-in recreation activities. Maintains discipline and safety and administers basic first aid. Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and safety of program space. Employee must be willing to work in all weather. Must be able to supervise youth and consistently model appropriate behavior. Employee may not have family members or friends at job site.

Wage and Work Week
$9.00 – $11.25 hour based on qualifications, education and experience - 20, 30, 35 or 40 hour work week

Application Information: Applications are a PDF; this can be filled in and returned by email (to travis.richardson@portlandoregon.gov), or printed, completed and mailed, faxed or dropped off to Parkrose High School. Details on application attached

Matt Dishman is currently recruiting for a Summer Camp Director.
See the attached document for further job description.

The Summer Camps times are as follows:
9am-5pm Monday-Friday.
Monday June 17th- Friday August 16th

Submit cover letter and resume either by email or mail to:

Kyle Ricciotti
Portland Parks & Recreation
Matt Dishman Community Center
77 NE Knott
Portland, OR 97211
503-823-3692 (office)

kyle.ricciotti@portlandoregon.gov

Matt Dishman is currently recruting for a Summer Camp Counselor.
See the attached document for further job description.

The Summer Camps times are as follows:
9am-5pm Monday-Friday.
Monday June 17th- Friday August 16th

Submit cover letter and resume either by email or mail to:

Kyle Ricciotti
Portland Parks & Recreation
Matt Dishman Community Center
77 NE Knott
Portland, OR 97211
503-823-3692 (office)

kyle.ricciotti@portlandoregon.gov

Portland Parks & Recreation is seeking Gymnastics & Tumbling Instructors to work at multiple locations. For further job description please read the attached document.

Current Gymnastic Instructor Openings:

Toddler & Preschool - Tumbling, Gymnastics & Cheer
Mon, 8:30-12pm, Dishman
Tue, 10-11:50am, St Johns
Sat, 9-12pm, St Johns
4-6 year & 6-12 year - Gymnastics Classes
Mon, 3:30-5:45pm, Southwest
Wed, 2:30-5:45pm, Southwest
Thu, 2:30-5:45pm, Southwest
Sat, 10-12:15pm, East Portland

How to Submit Resume:

Please submit a resume, including current contact information and sample lesson plans. If you would like to be considered for both Toddler/Pre-school & Youth age classes, please include a 30-45 minute lesson plan for both ages. Priority will be given to applications received by 9am Tuesday 3/12. The posting will remain active until openings are filled. We will forward on email applications to all sites unless specified otherwise.

Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave, 503-823-2847
jamie.sandness@portlandoregon.gov

Dishman Community Center
77 NE Knott, 503-823-3165
ali.rice@portlandoregon.gov

St. Johns Community Center
8427 N Central, 503-823-3192
jamie.moos-benjamin@portlandoregon.gov

East Portland Community Center
740 SE 106th, 503-823-3450
curtis.scott@portlandoregon.gov

SUN Community Schools provide after school education and enrichment programs, as well as evening community education courses in neighborhoods with a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Sites offer a variety of courses, academic assistance, sports and meals to both students at the school and members of the surrounding community. Lane SUN school is currently recruiting a summer camp counselor. Please see the attached document for further information and the application process.

SUN Community Schools provide after school education and enrichment programs, as well as evening community education courses in neighborhoods with a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Sites offer a variety of courses, academic assistance, sports and meals to both students at the school and members of the surrounding community. Below is a list of sites that have open positions at time of posting.

Arleta SUN school is currently recruiting a P/T Sports camp instructor.
Please see the attached document for further job description and the application process.

Multnomah Arts Center, a program of Portland Parks & Recreation, is now recruiting a Lead Teacher with a strong performing arts background for our 4-year old classes. Curriculum is arts-based and addresses the ABC’s, numbers, motor and sensory skills, problem solving and community building through creative play.

Please read the attached document for further job description and application process.

Part-time ballet accompanist (pianist) needed at Multnomah Arts Center, a Portland Parks and Recreation facility that offers affordable art classes for all ages and skill levels.

This position involves good music reading skills and/or preparation time at home learning the material and/or good improvisation skills. The improvisation skills should not be limited to jazz, but should encompass “classical” style, usually more suitable to ballet. The written music is not necessarily advanced in terms of skill required, and the improvisation also need not be. But the musician must be able to play the written music well and/or improvise with confidence at the tempo, meter and rhythm required.

Address résumé and cover letter to Eric Dash at eric.dash@portlandoregon.gov.