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City of Portland Recreation Leader-FT-Arts in Portland, Oregon
Recreation Leader-FT-Arts
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Recreation Leader-FT-Arts
Salary
$25.06 - $32.57 Hourly
Location
Oregon 97219, OR
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
2024-00934
Bureau
Portland Parks & Recreation
Opening Date
09/02/2024
Closing Date
9/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
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The Position
Job Appointment: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri. 11am - 7pm. This position may require occasional work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Work Location: Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capital Hwy, Portland, OR 97219
Benefit: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for Language Pay Differential (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview) for qualifying employees.
Union Representation: LiUNA Laborers' Local 483-Recreation. To view this labor agreement, please click here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements) .
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 City of Portland’s Bureau of Parks and Recreation is currently accepting applications for the position of Recreation Leader – Arts Specialtyat the Multnomah Arts Center. We are seeking a qualified candidate to support our performing arts programs unique to our facilities, which include programs in music, theatre, dance, and literary arts.
What you'll get to do:
Provide guidance and training to recreation support staff, instructors, and volunteers, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge to support performing arts programs effectively.
Utilize and maintain specialized performing arts equipment, including professional lighting and sound boards, AV recording equipment, microphones, amplifiers, musical instruments, and more. Ensure all equipment is safely used and in good working order.
Set up, support, and maintain performing arts studios and performance spaces, ensuring they are safe, clean, and ready for use by instructors, students, and the public.
Work directly with the public to provide instruction, answer questions, and support the overall functioning of performing arts programs.
Perform administrative tasks such as registration, scheduling, and responding to inquiries, helping to ensure smooth program operation.
Lead instructors in providing and be able to substitute teach in a variety of performing arts classes and programs, ensuring that participants of all ages and skill levels have a positive and educational experience.
Promote equity and inclusion while working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
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.
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Contact Information:
TroyLynn Craft
Senior Recruiter
troylynn.craft@portlandoregon.gov (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/newprint/troylynn.craft@portlandoregon.gov%C2%A0)
To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
Knowledge of current trends, techniques and principles related to performing arts production and instruction.
Ability to repair and maintain specialized performing arts equipment which could include items such as live A/V equipment, A/V recording equipment, stage lighting instruments, portable stages, acoustical shells, basic musical instrument maintenance and repairs, electronic equipment maintenance and repairs, etc.
Experience in the safe working practices specific to specialized performing arts equipment and studio spaces.
Ability to effectively instruct a variety of performing arts related classes.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with center and other recreation staff, city employees, program participants, and the public.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between September 2 - September 23, 2024
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.
Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law (https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx) your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent 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 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; instead, use AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of September 23 , 2024
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 (https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes#toc-examination-review) 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 September 30, 2024
- Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): Late -October
- Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: Mid- November
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.
Additional Information
Click here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy) 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
A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to
Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
Carrot Fertility
Wellness Benefits
Life Insurance
Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
Employee Assistance Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement
Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
Family Medical Leave
City Paid Parental Leave
AND SO MANY MORE!
Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/benefit-offerings/benefits-quickstart-guide/benefit-plan-summaries-highlight-guides) .
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Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.
The following supplemental questions are an important step to assist us in determining if you have the minimum qualifications to succeed in the posted vacancy.
Write specific and unique responses to each question. Answering "No", to any of the Yes/No questions or answering an essay questions with the following "See resume", or entering "N/A" for any of the minimum qualifications listed in the "To Qualify" section may eliminate you from further consideration.
Note: If you are requesting veterans' preference, please be sure upload a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's administration letter stating your disability. Veteran's preference documentation must be submitted by the closing time of this announcement.
Have you read and understood all the information listed above?
Yes
No - If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter on the announcement.
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Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one)
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The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate: (Answer will not disqualify you from the process)
My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality.
You may release my application; I am waiving confidentiality.
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Do you have Knowledge of current trends, techniques and principles related to performing arts production and instruction.
Yes
No
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Provide a detailed example(s) of your Knowledge of current trends, techniques and principles related to performing arts production and instruction.
In your response, include details which clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
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Do you have the Ability to repair and maintain specialized performing arts equipment which could include items such as live A/V equipment, A/V recording equipment, stage lighting instruments, portable stages, acoustical shells, basic musical instrument maintenance and repairs, electronic equipment maintenance and repairs, etc.?
Yes
No
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Provide a detailed example(s) of your Ability to repair and maintain specialized performing arts equipment which could include items such as live A/V equipment, A/V recording equipment, stage lighting instruments, portable stages, acoustical shells, basic musical instrument maintenance and repairs, electronic equipment maintenance and repairs, etc.
In your response, include details which clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
08
Do you have Experience in the safe working practices specific to specialized performing arts equipment and studio spaces?
Yes
No
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Provide a detailed example(s) of your Experience in the safe working practices specific to specialized performing arts equipment and studio spaces.
In your response, include details which clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
10
Do you have the Ability to effectively instruct a variety of performing arts related classes?
Yes
No
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Provide a detailed example(s) of your Ability to effectively instruct a variety of performing arts related classes.
In your response, include details which clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
12
Do you have the Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with center and other recreation staff, city employees, program participants, and the public?
Yes
No
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Provide a detailed example(s) of your Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with center and other recreation staff, city employees, program participants, and the public.
In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
The impact and/or results of your of experience.
Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
Required Question
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