Recreation Coordinator (Recreation Coord I-Lifelong Recreation, Age 60+) at City of Portland – Portland, Oregon

Position Summary:
We are excited to announce an opportunity for individuals passionate about enhancing the lives of adults ages 60 and up through engaging programming and activities! This position will coordinate and deliver a portfolio of programs specifically designed for older adults, including in-person and virtual classes, outdoor recreation programs, vehicle-based day trips, and “Meet Us There” group tours.
If you have a passion for working with older adults and a desire to make a positive impact in their lives, we encourage you to apply! Join us in creating memorable experiences that foster connection, adventure, and joy for older adults in our community. Your skills and enthusiasm can make a difference!

What you'll get to do:

• Plan and execute a diverse range of recreation programs, such as fitness, arts, hikes, walks, group classes, vehicle-based day trips, and “Meet Us There” group tours, ensuring enjoyable and enriching experiences for participants.
• Contract with vendors and instructors to secure quality services and resources for each program.
• Recruit and coordinate volunteers and casual staff, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment to enhance program delivery.
• Conduct thorough research to manage the logistics of organizing activities, ensuring smooth operations and positive experiences for all participants.
• Create detailed itineraries and compelling program descriptions to facilitate memorable experiences.
• Assess and evaluate programs regularly to gather feedback and make improvements, ensuring that all offerings meet the needs and interests of older adults.
• Evaluate programs by leading and taking part in them, directly engaging with participants.
• Collaborate with team members to develop marketing materials, provide outstanding customer service, and create safety plans to ensure a secure environment for all.
• Assist in training new volunteers and casual staff, sharing your knowledge and best practices to enhance team effectiveness.

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
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

1. Knowledge of community recreation needs specific to older adults, with the ability to incorporate the diverse needs of older adults from various ethnic backgrounds, ages, physical abilities, and interests into effective program planning.
2. Experience in planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating recreation programs relevant to older adults.
3. Knowledge of effective methods for recruiting, assigning, directing work, motivating, and evaluating the performance of permanent, part-time, and volunteer staff.
4. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders, including staff, city employees, program participants, and the general public.

Candidates must also possess:

• A valid state driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Ability to pass a background check

STEP 1: Apply online between December 16, 2024 - 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 Oregon Equal Pay Act. 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, 2024

• 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