Public Realm and Street Activation (PRSA) Support (CSA II)

Full Job Description

Job Appointment: Casual, Part-TimeRole Duration: This role will be active through December 31, 2026, with the possibility of extension.Work Schedule: This role will average 20-40 hours per week with flexible hours between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

There will be some evening and weekend meetings.NOTE: This is Community Service Aide (CSA) II position with a maximum of 1,400 hours in a calendar year

Work Location: This role will report to The Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204 for in-person work. There will also be opportunities for hybrid work at various locations within the City based on events schedule.

Benefits: This position has limited benefit eligibility. Please review Benefits tab for more information.

Language Pay Premium Eligible: 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. .

Union Representation: This position is not represented by a union.

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

About the Position

The Public Realms and Street Activation (PRSA) Program, part of the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT), is hiring for the role of Summer PRSA Support (Community Service Aide II).

Our team is looking for a dynamic candidate that is eager to help us build our capacity to do this important work. This role primarily assists with seasonal community events.

These events include block parties, play streets and other projects in the Public Realm and Street Activation (PRSA) Program.

In this role, the candidate will have the opportunity to learn new skills and build community.

What You Will Get to Do in This Role:

The PRSA Support (CSA II) position’s focus will be supporting the Block Party program. This beloved City program coordinates and facilitates almost 1,000 block parties each season. This role will support the creation and management of public spaces and street plazas in the right of way in the Transportation Planning Division. In addition, the PRSA Support role will assist with related tasks, including but not limited to the following:

• Block Party permitting
• Program evaluation
• Data collection
• Community engagement

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Developing written content such as newsletter content, website updates, reports, and policy memos.
• Supporting public involvement activities such as scheduling meetings, outreach, and communication.
• With supervision, assisting with research, analysis, and compilation of case studies under the direction of a team member.
• Assisting with graphic design, mapping, and other visual communication methods to convey research and analysis results.
• Assisting with on-site and online setup for public engagement and public space deployment.

About Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT)
PBOT is a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides people and businesses access and mobility. We keep Portland moving. For more information about PBOT, please visit http://www.portlandoregon.gov/pbot. PBOT embraces diversity, models inclusivity, and promotes equity through its service delivery, internal operations, organizational culture, and in its work with partners and the community.


Questions?
Vanessa Bodien
Recruiter
vanessa.bodien@portlandoregon.gov

Requirements

Applicants should specifically address and demonstrate in their supplemental question responses and résumé how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:

1. Ability to demonstrate strong customer service.

2. Ability to learn and demonstrate curiosity in placemaking and community event support.

3. Ability to develop written content, such as newsletter content, website updates, reports and policy memos.

4. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate across different communication styles and cultural backgrounds.

Qualifications

STEP 1: Apply online between March 25, 2026 - April 8, 2026

Responses to Supplemental Questions.Details are key!

The city uses a merit-based system, so your responses to these questions should be thorough, specifically addressing each qualification listed in the "To Qualify" section of the job announcement.

Please ensure you provide detailed descriptions for every qualification.

Follow the instructions, as a subject matter expert will be evaluating your details to confirm that you meet the minimum qualifications.

Résumé

• Note: Do not include your age, date of birth, or the dates you attended or graduated from school. Only provide this information if it is specifically requested to meet job requirements or to follow federal, state, or local laws or rules.

Answer to required City of Portland Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

• Veteran’s Preference documents (e.g., DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter) must be submitted by the closing date.
• Update: As of March 3, 2025, if you have already submitted veteran documents and qualified for preference, you do not need to resubmit them for future recruitments.
• To update or remove veteran preference for this recruitment or from your profile, contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement.

Application Tips:

Your responses to the supplemental questions should directly address each of the minimum qualifications in the "To Qualify" section in this job announcement.

Please incorporate details that clearly reflect your qualifications, including descriptions and sources of your education, training, and/or experience.

Your résumé should support the details described in your supplemental questions responses.

E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

Do not attach any additional documents.

Please note that all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.

You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage the use of 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.

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Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics.

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their résumé and responses to the supplemental questions, is weighted 100%.
• Your résumé and responses to 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 results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required before the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

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

• The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.
• Please note, that the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

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

Additional Information

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

Did you know: The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers How to Apply Classes twice per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement.