Recreation Leader – Generalist Full Time NEW

Job Appointment: Full-Time, Regular

Work Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday; currently, this position works Tuesday-Thursday 1:45 pm – 9:45 pm; Fridays-Saturday 9 am – 5 pm, per center needs. This position requires a flexible schedule and may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, designated holidays, and weekends.

Work Location: Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219

Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position.

Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.

Union Representation: This classification is represented by LiUNA Laborers’ Local 483. To view current labor agreements, please visit 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.

About This Position

Are you passionate about exceptional customer service, community building, and providing exceptional community arts education and experiences to the citizens of Portland? Join the Multnomah Arts Center team, a program of Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) since 1973. You’ll play a vital role in providing access to arts programs, community engagement efforts, special events, and rental opportunities. As a Recreation Leader, your day-to-day experience will be people-focused and provide plenty of opportunities to experience and contribute to our creative communities.

As a Recreation Leader, You Will

• Deliver outstanding customer service, providing registration services, rental leadership, and general information about arts education programs, community events, and rental opportunities.
• Assist the public with community arts education registrations, drop-in activities, special events, and community engagements, including the development of social media posts and marketing materials.
• Train support staff about daily operational procedures, gathering information and data for class and activity registrations, processing credit card payments, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Oversee building operations, safety, and general security during your shifts, ensuring the safety and security of participants.
• Maintain accurate records, conduct bank deposits and reconciliations, and handle confidential customer data.
• Provide leadership during the implementation of emergency action plans, including lockdown/lock-out procedures, building evacuations, and response to medical emergencies.
• Support the recruitment, selection, and training of customer service staff.

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.

Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity

Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We’ll be talking about the position’s duties and responsibilities, day-to-day life in the role, reviewing the announcement, discussing how to apply, and answering any questions you may have about the position.

Topic: Meet & Greet: Recreation Leader – Generalist

Time: May 19, 2026 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86752427516

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Contact Information

Amanda Hillebrecht

Senior Recruiter

Amanda.Hillebrecht@portlandoregon.gov

To Qualify

The Following Minimum Qualifications Are Required For This Position

• Ability to incorporate the needs of diverse communities, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), immigrants, refugees, people with disabilities, those experiencing poverty/houselessness, and individuals of all ages and interests into recreation programs.
• Experience with in-person, by phone, and written customer service communications, with the ability to respond courteously and effectively to diverse populations.
• Knowledge of recreation programs and activities, especially as it relates to community arts education and maintaining facility operations in an arts-focused multi-use community setting.
• Ability to select, instruct, and oversee volunteers and seasonal/casual staff.
• Experience with current technologies for basic office practices and procedures, such as data entry, computer-based registration processes, and audio/video technology and equipment.

Although not required, you may have one or more of the following:

• Proficiency in a second language (e.g., Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian) to effectively communicate with diverse community members and stakeholders.
• Familiarity and interest in the arts, including visual arts, performing arts, and literary arts.
• Experience leading a customer service team and providing direct customer service to a diverse population.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between May 18, 2026 – May 25, 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.
• If you use AI tools to help draft responses, make sure your answers reflect your own experience, use plain language, and areaccurate. You are responsible for all content submitted, and your resume and work history must support your responses.
• 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 May 28, 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 Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for 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 June 1, 2026

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

Step 4: Selection (Interview): June 2026

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

Step 5: Offer of Employment: June 2026

Step 6: Start Date: July 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

An Equal Opportunity Employer