Catholic Charities is seeking applicants for the following open positions:

Immigration Attorney for Victims of Human Trafficking (.5 FTE)

Case Manager for Victims of Human Trafficking (1.0 FTE)

For more information and to download an application form, please visit our website:

http://www.catholiccharitiesoregon.org/employment_job.asp

We look forward to hearing from you!

The Oregon Division of the UNA - (United Nations Association) a non-profit organization dedicated to the values of the United Nations by producing programs, events, and newsletters and working with local organizations that share our values and vision is looking for an intern (no salary) to assist with media, advertising, events, data base, etc. We are closely involved with the PSU-MUN program and would like a commitment of at least one year. This would involve some meetings, emails, and attendance of events. If interested please contact by phone or email as soon as possible as Fall is our busy season. Paula Person President UNA/Oregon [email protected] 360-694-7609

Job Announcement:

NW nonprofit with chimpanzee conservation program in Africa seeks part-time or hourly contract grant writer. Success in obtaining grants for Africa-based wildlife conservation and/or animal welfare strongly preferred.

IDA-Africa's mission is to provide sanctuary for chimpanzee orphans in Cameroon, and to promote the social and cultural conditions which ensure endangered great apes survive and thrive in their natural habitats.

IDA-Africa wages an extensive public education and sensitization campaign against the illegal commercial bushmeat trade and its Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue Center provides sanctuary in forested habitat for nearly 70 chimpanzees orphaned by the illegal bushmeat trade.

De Paul serves the greater Portland community by providing drug and alcohol addiction treatment services. We are currently seeking a part-time Educational Options Coordinator to join our teaching team and provide educational services and instruction to the residential clients at De Paul Youth Treatment Center attending our Alternative School. Position is responsible for curriculum development and planning, with an emphasis on GED planning and coordinating career/life skills. The Educational Options Coordinator will work with approximately 18-22 students of high school age, although specific educational levels may vary, and provide individualized instructional programs for each student. Must be available during school hours (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.).

De Paul Treatment Centers serves the greater Portland community by providing drug and alcohol addiction treatment services. We are currently seeking a full-time Outpatient Counselor for our Hillsboro facility. Counselor position provides professional treatment for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. Candidates must be familiar with strength based counseling and have knowledge of dual diagnosis, SOC and MI. BA required, MA or CADC preferred. Position is M-F, evening hours required. Bilingual and bicultural applicants are encouraged to apply.

All positions at De Paul require 2+ years’ continuous sobriety, if recovering.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to:

Fluent in Spanish? Relate warmly to clients? Have a charitable heart?

Work part-time for Sunshine Division, an emergency food and clothing relief organization! We need a 25 hours/week client services representative.

What you’d do for us

Responsibilities include compassionately assisting clients over the phone and in person, providing referrals, packing food bags, entering data, and keeping a tidy lobby. Finally, you’d be a welcoming, warm, and professional representative to our clients.

Qualifications

• Excellent work history with reliable attendance record

• Cheerful and helpful attitude

• Excellent customer service skills  

Free Tools for Community Building Workshop

In this workshop, Judith Wild will address the challenges many people face understanding accents. Participants will have a chance to learn techniques for listening and responding to people with different ways of speaking English and receive a packet of practical information for later use. Judith Wild has over 30 years of experience working with a variety of teachers and organizations to navigate the difficulties of multilingual encounters.

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 6:00pm-8:00pm

Brentwood-Darlington Community Center 7211 SE 62nd Avenue Portland, Oregon 97206

RSVP by September 9th to [email protected] or 503.546.7499

Professional training * Job & Internship connections * College support*

Open Meadow’s Career Connections Program is a free career development program for Portland young adults 18-24 looking to jumpstart their careers and gain self sufficiency!

The 5-week training is as an introduction to workplace professionalism & a gateway to 3-years of advanced career development & college support with Open Meadow.

Career focus areas: public service/local government, banking, office/admin, & professional business (but we work with students who have a variety of career & education goals)

Fall training begins September 17th & applicants should call to schedule an interview no later than September 9th.

Presenter: Carol Cheney, Senior Associate, TACS

Date: September 18, 2008

Time: 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Location: TACS Conference Room 1001 SE Water Ave, Suite 490 Portland, OR 97214

Event Cost: $85

Registration: Register and Pay Online

or Call 503.239.4001

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Learn:

We Need Your Help with the Largest and Most Exciting Exhibition We've Ever Staged!

Let me get right to the details...

Working Artists Gallery in conjunction with Portland City Art introduces rdEVOLUTION, an exhibit that goes beyond the typical art show, challenging artists and viewers to think, "What's next?" in relation to the well-being of earth's residents.

The showing will be highlighted by three key events in September and October. Artists, patrons, and fans of the Portland arts community are needed to help with preparations. Volunteers are invited to assist with one or more events by attending an informational volunteer meeting on Friday August 22nd or contacting meeting organizers.

Want to make a difference in the life of a middle school student?

Greetings,

My name is Natalia Muzica and I am a web designer newly arrived from Moldova. While I am waiting for my work authorization papers, I am looking to do volunteer work in web design, development, and maintenance for a Portland or Gresham non-profit.

I have 4 years experience with Photoshop, 6 months experience with Dreamweaver, fluent knowledge of HTML, CSS, PHP and 1 year experience creating websites that include www.yamolodoy.info and www.elitedecor.info. I can also do desktop publishing in Illustrator.