Recreation Leaders – Generalists Cultural Events; Recreation Leader--Generalist - Temporary

Job Appointment

Temporary Full-Time (Temporary appointment will end September 2026)

This position is full-time, 32 hours/week. Work schedule includes afternoons, late evenings, and weekends.

This position will report to Rice School (6433 NE Tillamook St, Portland, OR 97213) but will also travel to various locations citywide.

Please check our benefits tab for an overview of this position's benefits.

This position is eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.

This position is represented by LiUNA Laborers' Local 483 - Recreation. To view this labor agreement, please .

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.

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.

• 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.

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 &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.

Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position duties and responsibilities, day to day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position.

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Recreation Leaders – Generalists for Cultural Events - Temporary

Time:
Feb 17, 2026 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Amanda Hillebrecht
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