Weekend Programming Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $20.45 - $26.09 Hourly
Location : 2615 Portland Rd NE Salem, OR
Job Type: Temporary/Seasonal (Part-Time)
Job Number: 26-Temp-0325-03
Department: Recreation Services
Org: RS Center 50+
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
Closing Date: 6/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Summary
The City of Salem is hiring a part-time, Evening and Weekend Recreation Coordinator to work at Center 50+. We welcome everyone interested to apply!
Make an impact:
Help us serve our senior community by coordinating evening and weekend recreational programs at our Center 50+ facility. This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with older adults and fostering a sense of community. Learn more about our current programs and events by
Learn and grow:
You'll have the opportunity to improve your program implementation and coordination skills while gaining insight into the overall operations of Center 50+. You'll build valuable experience working with the public and providing customer service to a diverse community.
What you will do:Support our programs at the Center 50+, City of Salem Senior Center Building and off-site at outreach locations. The Special Program, Evening and Weekend Recreation Coordinator position involves monitoring the Center During the day, evening and weekend hours; opening, closing, and securing the building; performing a variety of recreational, custodial, and clerical tasks; assisting building patrons, instructors, and volunteers; assisting Director/ Program Coordinator with special projects such as coordinating special programs or events' and provide back-up coverage/support to Center 50+ staff in varied programs, with primary assignment being evening and weekend programming and rental support.
This job posting will close when we have filled the position which may be sooner than the closing date.
Additional job duties and responsibilities:

• Assist with planning, preparing, and leading program activities and special events.
• Explain policies and procedures within the workplace and the public.
• Perform a variety of duties in the Point-of-Sale System, including end of day balancing, and cash handling.
• Provide program staff support; assist clients and caregivers with activities.
• Act as a substitute leader when the program coordinator assigns tasks.
• Provide friendly and uplifting customer service to all.
• Setup and troubleshoot audio/video equipment.
• Set up and take down tables and chairs in preparation of classes, special events, and rentals.
• Be calm, creative, and flexible in managing stressful or emergency situations.

Work involves leadership of a wide variety of activities: Directing recreational activities at programmed recreation site, planning, organization, implementation, and evaluation of programs delivered.
Work schedule:
This is a part-time position limited to 1,200 work hours in a calendar year. The work schedule varies depending on business need: Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday - Saturday 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. or Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. While most work is conducted at Center 50+, some duties may be performed off-site at local parks and agency partner locations as needed.
Learn more about the Senior and Center 50+ at:
What can we offer you for all your hard work?

• Paid sick time in accordance with City policies.
• A fun team environment and an opportunity to help your community.
• Salary Range: $20.45 to $26.09 an hour.

What are the minimum qualifications?

• Must pass the pre-employment background check and drug test (including marijuana).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have an Oregon Driver license and have a driving record that meets the City of Salem's driving standards, depending on area of assignment.
• For some assignments, must pass criminal background check necessary to obtain Criminal Justice Information System clearance and Law Enforcement Data System certification within 30 days of hire (clearance must be maintained throughout employment).
• Four years or more of advanced leadership or instructional experience, or specialized education/certification, in recreation, education, sports, gerontology, or related field, with demonstrated program development experience and training working with youth and adults in a recreational setting.
• Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to give detailed information in your application that includes your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as requested in the supplemental questions and job advertisement.

About us:
Salem is the second largest city in Oregon and the capital city. Centrally located in the Willamette Valley, Salem is 49 square miles in size and extends across to counties, Marion and Polk. The community has well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings with wide diversity and a family-friendly ambiance. The city is home to nearly 180,000 residents. For a full community profile detailing demographics and housing statistics, visit the
The City of Salem organization has eight primary departments: Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community Planning and Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City of Salem employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members and works collaboratively with five labor unions.
Where can I find out more about the position?
Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for
How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.
To apply, click on the green "Apply" button to complete your application. Make sure that you specify how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification and complete the application.
Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above but not selected for this position may be placed on an eligibility list, and candidates may be hired from the list. Eligibility lists are valid for six months. The City will send email notifications to eligible candidates about potential hiring opportunities so please ensure your email settings accept our system generated email notifications.
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What is your highest level of education? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

• High school graduate or GED
• Some College, no degree
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate's degree
• N/A

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How many years of experience do you have with leadership or instructional, or specialized education/certification, in recreation, education, sports, gerontology, or related field?We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• More than 5 years

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Do you have customer service (cashiering, greeting customers, receptionist) experience? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have clerical work experience?We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have professional work experience directly with Senior Population (50+ years old), including working with senior community resources? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have custodial work experience? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have work experience coordinating events? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have work experience implementing and/or directing recreational activities? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

• Yes
• No

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