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Recreation Employment – Inclusive Recreation (Ages 18+) - Talent Pool

Salary

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Location

Multiple Locations, OR

Job Type

Casual

Job Number

2025-00629

Bureau

Portland Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

07/14/2025

Closing Date

12/29/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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+ Benefits

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The Position

Are you looking for a part-time job that is flexible and meaningful? Portland Parks & Recreation is hiring for Inclusion Services!

We're collecting names of people who are interested in working future part-time or seasonal jobs with Portland Parks. This doesn’t mean there’s a job open right now, but we’re happy you’re interested! We might not contact you right away. When jobs do open, we will connect you if you're selected for an interview.

The following positions are forecasted vacancies:

Here are the jobs you can apply to on this application. Click on them to learn more.

Parks Activities Specialist Jobs:

+ Inclusion Assistant: Inclusion Services (18+)

Parks Activities Specialist Pay:

+ Training pay is $19.04 for all Parks Activities Specialist jobs

+ Inclusion Assistant base pay is $19.04 - $22.21 (entry is $19.04)

+ Inclusion Assistant premium pay is $21.04-$25.21 (entry is $21.04 or $22.04 based on experience)

+ Premium will be applied to all hours worked as an inclusion assistant working directly with participants.

+ The premium pay range listed includes the premium.

Parks Activities Specialist Union:

These positions are not represented by a Union.

Summary:

Inclusion services serve people who are disabled that may request an accommodation to participate in activities across Portland Parks locations. This can include hidden (ADHD, a utism, anxiety/depression , etc . ) or visible (uses wheelchair, walkers, crutches , etc . ) disabilities.

Programs have different schedules for assignment:

+ Pre-School ( 6 hours a day Monday-Friday ; with 3– 5 year-olds )

+ SUN Schools/Afterschool Programs ( 2.5-3.5 hours in the afternoons between 3-6pm Monday-Friday ; with youth )

+ Classes (could meet once a week for 5 weeks, etc . ; with all ages)

+ Events /Trips (single day activities; often with adults)

+ Day Camps (Winter Break or Spring Break is 8 hours a day; Summer Camps are typically 6-8 hours a day Monday-Friday; with youth).

As part of Inclusion Services, the Inclusion Assistant will directly support one or two individuals to provide assistance to participants of all ages with physical, developmental and/or emotional disabilities as they integrate into general recreation programs. Duties include adapting activities, maintaining a safe environment, and promoting a participant’s success in programs. Inclusion assistants must have clear communication with families/caregivers, Community Center staff and Inclusion services coordinator.

Recreation programs include various locations across Portland. Candidates may need to be able to travel and work at various locations throughout Portland Parks and Recreation.

Ages:

Inclusion Assistants (Must be at least 18 years old)

Pay Range (new employees start at the entry hourly rate) :

Inclusion Assistant base pay is $ 19.04 -$ 22.21 (entry is $ 19.04 )

Inclusion Assistant premium pay is $ 21.04 -$ 22.04 (entry is $ 21.04 or $ 22.04 based on experience)

+ Premium will be applied to all hours worked as an inclusion assistant working directly with participants.

+ The premium pay range listed includes the premium.

Training Pay:

Inclusion Assistant training pay is $19.04 for all positions.

Note: This is a talent pool and is collecting a list of people who are interested in the job. When a job opens up, we will look at your application to decide who to invite for an interview.

Job Type: Casual, Part-time. This job posting is for several positions, which are classified by the City of Portland as Parks Activities Specialists.

Schedule: This job has flexible hours and might include working during the day, evenings, weekends, or holidays. The number of hours you work each week can change based on program needs, and there is no guarantee of work hours each week.

Benefits: This job has limited benefits. Click the Benefits tab for more information.

Language Pay: If you speak another language besides English and use it to help the community, you may get extra pay. To learn more, click here. (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview/language-pay-differential-eligibility)

About Us:

Portland Parks & Recreation is dedicated to making sure everyone can enjoy our parks and services, no matter their background. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion. We encourage people who speak other languages to apply.

Contact Information:

Loan Tran Polanco, Recruiter

Bureau of Human Resources

[email protected]

To Qualify

Qualifications needed for all jobs on this posting:

+ Have a positive and supportive attitude toward individuals with disabilities.

+ Be able to talk and listen well with different kinds of people.

+ Be able to spot and handle safety and emergency situations.

+ Work well in a team and build positive relationships with staff, volunteers, and customers.

+ Have knowledge of behavior modification techniques and use positive reinforcement.

The Recruitment Process

How to Apply:

+ Click "APPLY" to submit your talent pool application online.

+ You need to answer the supplemental questions and fill out your work history.

+ If you are a Veteran and want preference, attach your Veteran documents

Hiring Process:

Step 1: Apply online between July 14, 2025 to December 29, 2025

Step 2: We will review your application to see if you meet the minimum needs for this role.

Step 3: If you qualify, you will be placed on a talent pool list of eligible candidates.

Step 4: We will contact eligible candidates for interviews as positions become available.

Step 5: Job offers will be made after interviews.

Step 6: The start date will be set once all hiring conditions are met.

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

+ Veterans Preference

+ ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

This summary outlines the benefit programs, actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.

The City of Portland offers a comprehensive benefit package that is competitive with other private and public sector employers.

More detailed information can be obtained by calling the Health & Financial Benefits Office at 503-823-6031.

Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental) (https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bhr/67562)

Casual employees can become eligible for health benefits (medical, dental & vision) through Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer provisions if they meet the necessary paid hours requirement, as determined by the Health & Financial Benefits Office.

Retirement (http://www.oregon.gov/PERS/)

Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)

The City currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.

Employees who are OPSRP members are vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65 (age 60 for police and fire.)

Sick Leave (http://www.portlandoregon.gov/citycode/article/12414)

Casual employees accrue sick leave as outlined in the City of Portland protected sick time law.

Family Medical Leave (http://www.portlandonline.com/omf/index.cfm?c=27799&a=12415)

In accordance with federal and state law, and the City policy for family medical leave, the City grants family and medical leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical related reasons.

01

Thank you for your interest in working with the City of Portland! We appreciate your time and want to make sure your application process goes smoothly. The questions that follow are important because they help us see if you meet the basic requirements of the job.

Your answers to these questions really matter. They give us information we need to know about your qualifications, ability, and availability.

Note: If you are asking for Veterans' Preference, please attach a copy of your DD2-14 and/or Benefit letter. Make sure all documents are uploaded by the deadline mentioned in this job posting.

Have you read and understood everything above?

+ Yes

+ No - If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter on the announcement.

02

Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one)

03

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.

04

Have you worked for Portland Parks & Recreation before?

+ Yes

+ No

05

If you answered "Yes" to question 4, tell us the job you had with Portland Parks & Recreation and when you had it.

06

How old are you?

+ I am 18 or older.

+ I am under 18. (This means you can't apply for this job.)

07

Can you share what it’s like to help make activities easier for people with disabilities? Think about how you do this for kids, teens, and adults.

08

What are some ways you change games or events so everyone can join in?

09

What program area are you interested in working? You can select more than one if that schedule works for you.

+ Pre-School (6 hours a day Monday-Friday; with 3–5 year-olds)

+ SUN Schools/Afterschool Programs (2.5-3.5 hours in the afternoons between 3-6pm Monday-Friday; with youth)

+ Classes (could meet once a week for 5 weeks, etc.; with all ages)

+ Events/Trips (single day activities; often with adults)

+ Day Camps (Winter Break or Spring Break is 8 hours a day; Summer Camps are typically 6-8 hours a day Monday-Friday; with youth).

10

Inclusions assistants that regularly work with a program may have opportunities to pick up sub-shifts in other job types (ex: counselor, customer service, preschool aide, etc.). If you are interested in this opportunity, please check this box.

+ Yes I would like opportunities to sub in other job areas.

+ No I am only interested in being an Inclusion Assistant.

11

How many hours a week can you work? There are no wrong answers. (You can choose more than one if you have that flexibility).

+ 5-10

+ 10-20

+ 20-30

12

Please list the days and times you have availability.

13

Choose your preferred location(s). You can pick more than one.

+ Parks in North Portland

+ Parks in Northeast Portland

+ Parks in Inner East Portland

+ Parks in Outer East Portland

+ Parks in Southeast Portland

+ Parks in Southwest Portland

14

I understand this is a talent pool to gather interest, and there are no set dates for interviews or hiring. I know I will only be contacted if a job opens up, and that might take some time.

+ Yes

+ No

15

If you can speak, read, or write in a language other than English, please tell us which one(s). Let us know if you can speak, read, and/or write in that language. If this does not apply to you, type N/A.

16

Please include your pronouns (optional).

Required Question

Employer

City of Portland

Address

1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 987 Portland, Oregon, 97204

Website

http://www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs

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