Activities Coordinator, Corrections Recreation Specialist 2 (Salem)

Oregon Department of Corrections; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Corrections offers an exciting opportunity for an Activities Coordinator at the Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem, overseeing multi-program recreation therapy and leisure activities. The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with security, and a focus on rehabilitation, making a positive impact on incarcerated individuals through organized programs.

Benefits

Family health, vision, and dental insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Fully paid retirement program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreational Management, Physical Education, or a related field.
• Minimum three years experience in assessing and implementing recreation programs.

Responsibilities

• Designing, coordinating, and supervising recreation therapy and leisure activities.
• Working with security in a correctional facility environment.
• Assessing participant needs to determine appropriate recreational activities.

Skills

Public customer service

Maintaining inventory

Collaborating with team members

Supervising Adults in Custody

Safety practices in sports

Cultural competency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreational Management

Three years of experience in recreational programs

Job description

Activities Coordinator, Corrections Recreation Specialist 2 (Salem)

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Position Title

Activities Coordinator, Corrections Recreation Specialist 2 (Salem)

Initial Posting Date

06/03/2025

Application Deadline

06/17/2025

Agency

Department of Corrections

Salary Range

$5,342 - $6,411

Position Type

Employee

Position Title

Activities Coordinator, Corrections Recreation Specialist 2 (Salem)

Job Description

Activities Coordinator, Corrections Recreation Specialist 2

Oregon State Penitentiary (Salem)

Oregon Department of Corrections

The Oregon Department of Corrections has an exciting opportunity for an Activities Coordinator at the Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem, Oregon. This position is 4 day/10hr shift work week, Tuesday through Friday. The standard working hours are 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, although these hours are flexibles as candidates will be required to work some evenings and weekends for special events. All interested parties are encouraged to apply.

This position is represented by Association of Oregon Corrections Employees (AOCE). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

About The Job – Your Role

This position is responsible for designing, coordinating, implementing, and supervising large, multi-program recreation therapy and leisure activities within a secured facility. These specialized recreational programs are goal-oriented and directed toward rehabilitation and the skill acquisition of physical skills, socially acceptable behaviors and affiliations. These programs serve as a vehicle within the Correctional Department to help assess the potential for offender transition into the community. Activities may include but are not limited to music programs, cognitive classes, cultural-related events, wellness programs, art projects, self enhancement programs, etc. The programs chosen are more complex and designed to challenge the participants to think about different ways of working through things so they can apply these skills and abilities in their life after they leave the Department of Corrections. This position works in conjunction with security and transition staff in making decisions with respect to security issues for individual AICs in support of the OAM and in keeping with ODOC policy, procedure, and administrative rule.

Minimum Qualifications

Your application materials will be reviewed to verify that you have:

• Three (3) years of experience assessing, developing, coordinating, and implementing recreational programs and leisure time activities; OR
• A bachelor's degree in Recreational Management, Physical Education or a related field.
  
  

Requested Skills

• Public customer service, dependable and reliable
• Maintaining inventory, requisitioning, and ordering supplies
• Experience in training, hiring, supervising, and evaluating others
• Collaborating with team members and other groups to complete a task or project
• Supervising and instructing Adults in Custody, volunteers, and community participants
• Directing acquisition of physical skills, prosocial behaviors, job readiness, and community connections
• Safety practices and principles in sports and recreational activities
• Directing and instructing participants in leisure activities
• Organizing and planning sporting and recreational activities, as well as developing, coordinating, and managing events, programs, and schedules.
• Interpreting and applying statutes, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Assessing participant's background and determine appropriate recreational activity
• Cultural competency and working with over/underrepresented populations
• Maintaining records and making and recording behavioral observations
  
  

Required

• Valid driver’s license
  
  

Application Information

• In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.
• The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
• Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.
• As part of our selection process, we may require additional assessment stages, such as written exercises, to further evaluate candidates’ qualifications. Meaningful participation in these exercises is required for all applicants moving forward in the process. Failure to complete the required exercise(s) within the specified timeframe will result in disqualification from consideration. All candidates who successfully complete these screening stages and meet the necessary requirements will advance to the next stage in the selection process.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline.
  
  

Working Conditions

These positions work inside an adult correctional facility and may encounter angry, hostile or abusive Adult in Custody (AIC), which could result in personal injury, death or becoming a hostage. You are responsible for handling AIC incidents in the immediate work area as well as preventing escapes by proper control of keys, tools, equipment, and other potential contraband. You are required to report and document unusual incidents.

This position may require extensive standing and/or walking, both indoors and outdoors, possibly during inclement weather and may require some travel by motor vehicle for coordination with community volunteers and collection of donations. You must be able to lift or push a cart with a load in it. You must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record or an acceptable alternate means of transportation. You are subjected to be called back in the event of an emergency and may be re-assigned to any position as needed.

About The Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.

The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

Benefits

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.

The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:

• Family health, vision, and dental insurance
• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
• 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
• Optional short and long-term disability
• Term life insurance
• Fully paid retirement program
• Oregon Saving Growth Plan
• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
• And more
  
  

About The Process – What To Expect

• After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.
• Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
• The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.
• Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews.
• Final candidates will have a background check, PREA check, and reference checks.
• A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.
• A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations, and welcome to the team!
  
  

Requirements For Employment

The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.

Additional Information – Please monitor your Workday and email accounts. You may be contacted through Workday or have additional tasks to complete.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.

Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation.

Questions

If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.

Recruiter: Maria Arellano, [e-mail]

Reference Number: 181401

• Workday will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity. You may lose progress on your application.
• Workday performs weekly maintenance Friday evenings, and the system may be down for several hours.
• ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
• This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
• This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.

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