Job Description

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Union Representation : LiUNA Laborers' Local 483 . To view this labor agreement, please  click here .

Application Material:  Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.

 
Position Summary:
The job of a Recreation Coordinator I - Generalist at Portland Parks & Recreation SUN Community Schools involves organizing various academic, recreational, enrichment, and community service activities. These activities may take place in SUN Community Schools, Community Centers or other recreation sites/programs.  
Recreation Coordinator I - Generalists may handle general recreation tasks or work on very specialized projects that require specific skills. They might also be responsible for overseeing the work of Recreation Leaders. These coordinators receive supervision from higher-level recreation personnel, who assess their work through observation, discussion, and reviewing reports and outcomes.  

Join us in creating inclusive, vibrant recreational spaces that reflect the richness of our community!  

What you'll get to do:

• Assess  the needs of the school community.  

• Create  activities and/or programs for youth and support their families. Collaborate with partners to create an equitable and sustainable SUN Community School Site.

• Include  Black, Indigenous, People of Color, refugees, and immigrants, those with disabilities and experiencing poverty in planning and organizing events, and services.  

• Develop  and deliver culturally and socio-economic responsive activities, events and services.  

• Collaborate  with stakeholders, school administration, culturally centered partners, program partners and school community.  

• Provide  Hunger Relief opportunities where food shortages exist, energy and rental assistance, and providing various services as needed.  

• Schedule  and promote classes and events, recruit and work with instructors, support staff and volunteers, lead regularly scheduled meetings.  

• Maintain  accurate records and create and complete reports on time.  

• Assist  with hiring part-time and seasonal employees, directing and reviewing the work, and entering timesheets in payroll system.  

• Provide  information about programs electronically, through social media, over the phone and in-person about providing a safe and nurturing environment for youth .  

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, abilities, 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.

Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity 

Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position duties and responsibilities, day to day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position.

December 30, 2024

12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 834 1214 7934

Have a question?
Contact Information:
TroyLynn Craft
Senior Recruiter
  troylynn.craft@portlandoregon.gov
The following minimum qualifications are required  for this position:

1. Ability  to  establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as school district administration, community-based organizations, marginalized communities, co-workers, supervisors, volunteers, advisory  groups, and the public.  

1. Experience  with program administration and implementation, in the field of community service, trauma-informed, education and leisure activities including current trends and literature, such as assessment, planning, development, coordination, and evaluation.  

1. Experience  working with individuals who are Black, Indigenous, People of Color, immigrants, or refugees, and providing effective support for youth and their families, as well as for those experiencing poverty and/or homelessness .

1. Experience  recruiting, assigning, and directing work, motivating, and reviewing performance of permanent,  part-time, and volunteer staff.  

1. Experience  with computer programs that require data entry including course entry and registration processes,  maintaining   accurate records (financial deposits, receipts participant data), and creating and  maintaining reports and program marketing materials.  

Applicants must also:

• A valid state driver's license and an acceptable driving record  

STEP 1: Apply online between December 16, 2024 and January 6, 2025

•   Required Application Materials:  Resume
• Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

• If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment.

Application Tips:

• Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
• Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
• How We Determine Pay : The City of Portland is covered by the . Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience.
• 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.
• You may use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please be sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage using AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills. 
• All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. 
• E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation:  Week of January 6, 2025

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
• Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation 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.
• Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of January 13, 2025

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview): Late January

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.

Step 5: Offer of Employment

  Step 6: Start Date: 

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.
Click here for additional information regarding the following:

• 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  

Compensation details: 30.84-40.09 Hourly Wage

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