Recreation Leaders – Generalists for Cultural Events (Recreation Leader-FT-Generalist) - Temporary

Full Job Description

Job Appointment: Temporary Full-Time (Temporary appointment will end September 2026)
Work Schedule: This position is full-time, 32 hours/week. Work schedule includes afternoons, late evenings, and weekends.
Work Location: This position will report to Rice School (6433 NE Tillamook St, Portland, OR 97213) but will also travel to various locations citywide.
Benefit: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of this position's benefits.
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.
Union Representation: This position is represented by LiUNA Laborers' Local 483 - Recreation. 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:

Summer Free for All is seeking two enthusiastic, dynamic individuals to join our team as Recreation Leaders – Generalists for Cultural Events.

As a key member of the Events team, you will play a crucial role in the execution of over 40 outdoor events, including Concerts and Movies in the Park, Washington Park Summer Festival, East Portland Summer Arts Festival, and other cultural events.

This temporary position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the vibrant cultural scene in Portland while gaining valuable experience in event coordination and community engagement.

What you'll get to do:

• Collaborate closely with Event Producers to implement a diverse range of outdoor events across various locations in Portland.
• Provide leadership during the implementation of emergency action plans, ensuring a quick and effective response to site, safety, and emergency incidents.
• Set up events and lead on-site activities in multiple program areas, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for attendees.
• Instruct and oversee volunteers and seasonal/casual staff to ensure the smooth execution of events.
• Enforce rules, policies, and procedures to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all participants.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships through effective communication with diverse internal and external stakeholders, including community center staff, recreation colleagues, city employees, program participants, and the public.

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, 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.


Have a question?
Contact Information:
Amanda Hillebrecht
Senior Recruiter
Amanda.Hillebrecht@portlandoregon.gov

Requirements

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

1. Experience setting up events and leading on-site activities in a variety of program areas.
2. Ability to instruct and oversee volunteers and seasonal/casual staff.
3. Ability to enforce rules, policies, and procedures.
4. Ability to establish and maintain relationships, and communicate, verbally and in writing, with diverse internal and external audiences, such as community center staff, other recreation staff, city employees, program participants, and the public.
5. Experience in audiovisual (AV) technology, including setup and operation of sound systems, speakers, and soundboards.

Applicants must also possess:

• Willingness to work in a variety of weather conditions and able to regularly lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Availability to work a full-time schedule of 32 hours per week, including afternoons, late evenings, and weekends.
• A valid state driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Qualifications

STEP 1: Apply online between February 9 and February 23, 2026

• 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 reflect 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.
• Do not attach any additional documents.
• Please note that all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than 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 February 23, 2026

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

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of March 02, 2026

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

Step 4: Selection (Interview): March 2026

• The hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.

Step 5: Offer of Employment: April 2026

Step 6: Start Date: April 2026

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

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.

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