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Daily Digest

Digest for October 1, 2008

Digest Contents:

Free Community Workshops
Join Oregon Wild for Fall Hikes!
Open Position: Domestic Violence Client Advocate
Companion Program Seeks Program Director (F/T)
Lents International Farmers Market Manager
Job Posting: Homeless Shelter Manager
UNICA-Domestic Violence Advocacy Program Manager
Job Opportunities at CATHOLIC CHARITIES...Providing Help, Creating Hope
Assistant Controller for Portland Impact
Grant Opportunities from the Oregon Council for the Humanities
Contract Grant Writer Available!
Conflict Resolution & Mediation
Marketing with web 2.0 - Social networks, MercyCorps NW, Monday, 10/6
Springdale needs help!
Talented Organizers Needed to Elect Obama!
Woodlawn School needs volunteersfor Fall Harvest Festival

Events

Free Community Workshops

Please join us for these free estate planning classes that cover the basics: health care directives, guardianship, conservatorship, probate, powers of attorney, wills and living trusts. All are conducted by Richard B. Schneider, attorney and author, as part of the following community programs:

10.04.08 3-4:30P SE WOODSTOCK LIBRARY 10.14.08 6:30-8P SW FULTON PARK COMMUNITY CENTER 10.22.08 6:30-8P SW SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY CENTER

Regards, Devra Augusson Education & Public Affairs Coordinator

American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys LAW OFFICES OF RICHARD B. SCHNEIDER, LLC 2455 NW Marshall Street, Ste 11 Portland, OR 97210 www.rbsllc.com P: 503.241.1215 x 106 F: 503.241.1216

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Join Oregon Wild for Fall Hikes!

Ready to learn more about mushrooms? Summit the Twins? Practice your Outdoor Photography? or learn about Fire Ecology? Become a member and join us on a members only hike, or sign-up for one that's open to the public. All of our hikes are free, and carpool from the nearest metropolitan area. Visit www.oregonwild.org to reserve your spot today.

Oct. 4th- North Shore Fire Ecology Hike

Oct. 18th- Larch Mtn. Mushroom Id. Hike (members only)

Oct. 20th- Eagle Creek Mushroom Id. Hike

Oct. 22nd- Herman Creek Mushroom Id. Hike (members only)

Oct. 25th- Fall Photography Field Trip

Oct. 25th- The Twins Hike

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Jobs & Internships

Open Position: Domestic Violence Client Advocate

Russian Oregon Social Services (ROSS) Domestic Violence Client Advocate.

See full description at www.emoregon.org.

Please submit cover letter and resume by October 10 to: Yelena Hansen, Russian Oregon Social Services, 4033 SE Woodstock Blvd., Portland, OR, 97202; e-mail [email protected]; OR fax (503) 777-6545. EOE.

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Companion Program Seeks Program Director (F/T)

Position: Companion Program Director Location: Forest Grove, OR Time/ Wage: full time/salaried ($32,000 - $34,000/year) Benefits: Health Insurance, Paid Vacation Supervisor: Executive Director

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Information

organization:Friends of Zenger Farm
position summary:

The LIFM Manager helps develop the farmers market with the LIFM Steering Committee and Friends of Zenger Farm (FZF) Staff and Board of Directors. Based on a seasonal plan, the Market Manager orchestrates the weekly farmers’ market. The position is part time with anticipated required in-season hours up to 25 hours per week. Must be able to work Sundays during market season, June through October. The Market Manager reports to the Friends of Zenger Farm Executive Director.

General-Market Manager Duties · Manage vendors, volunteers, customers and staff at weekly market. · Attend monthly Steering Committee meetings and monthly Lents Food Group meetings and give market progress report. · Manage market budget and record keeping.

Salary / Pay Rate:This position requires at least 25 hours a week during the market season (June to October), 20 hour a week during the two months leading up to the market (April-May) and ten hours of week during the off-season (November –March). Compensation for the position is $15 per hour.

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Job Posting: Homeless Shelter Manager

JOB TITLE: Shelter Night Manager at the Goose Hollow Family Shelter

TIME: [12-16 hours per week] November 1, 2005 – April 30, 2006

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: Oversee, facilitate and coordinate the activities of volunteers during the hours of emergency shelter operation. Shelter Manager provides a safe, nurturing environment (temporary living space) for Shelters Guests, and is responsible for facilitating the daily operations and maintenance of the shelter.

MAJOR JOB DUTIES:

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Information

organization:Catholic Charities El Programa Hispano
position summary:

1. Ensure that the program meets contracts requirements and accomplish goals and outcomes as defined in grants proposals. 2. Supervise administration of client assistance funds according to contract guidelines. 3. Collect and maintain statistics about the program and services. 4. Prepare and submit timely reports to contractors/funders. 5. Develop and maintain a relationship with state, county and private funders. 6. Maintain a collaborative relationship with other agencies in the community to raise levels of awareness pertaining to Latino domestic violence needs. 7. Develop and participate in implementation of educational presentations to the Latino community members, service providers, domestic violence agencies, and governmental organizations.

Salary / Pay Rate:$35,000 to $40,000 annual plus excellent benefits

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Job Opportunities at CATHOLIC CHARITIES...Providing Help, Creating Hope

Catholic Charities is currently accepting applications for the following open positions:  

--El Programa Hispano: Project UNICA Program Manager

--Immigration Legal Services: Legal Assistant

--Refugee Resettlement: Case Manager

--Refugee Resettlement: Self-Sufficiency Coordinator

--Anti-Human Trafficking Program Coordinator

--Anti-Human Trafficking Case Manager

--Anti-Human Trafficking Attorney  

For more information, please visit our website: www.catholiccharitiesoregon.org. Equal Opportunity Employer.  

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Assistant Controller for Portland Impact

To apply for this position please visit our website at http://www.portlandimpact.org/working.htm, where you can download our application. 

JOB SUMMARY:  This is a management support position where the Assistant Controller will provide accounting and financial services and assist the Director of Finance in areas of financial administration according to generally accepted accounting principles.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Nonprofit News

Grant Opportunities from the Oregon Council for the Humanities

GRANTS AVAILABLE TO OREGON NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR HUMANITIES PROGRAMMING

Nonprofit organizations across Oregon may now apply for two types of grants from the Oregon Council for the Humanities (OCH): Public Program Grants between $1,000 and $5,000 and Opportunity Grants up to $1,000.

OCH funds programs that offer opportunities for civic engagement and humanities learning, respond to timely issues and ideas in communities across Oregon, and provide a broad context for public dialogue. Special consideration will be given to projects that explore the following themes:

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Contract Grant Writer Available!

Contract grant and fundraising specialist available to help you raise money through grants or through fundraising events.

Proficient in community, national and federal grants and fundraising events, including large luncheons to CEO breakfasts.

If you are in need of someone I will happily forward my resume and references.

Helen Leiser 503-260-5018 [email protected]

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Q & A

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Trainings

Conflict Resolution & Mediation

Learn about Conflict Resolution & Mediation Join us at the Oregon Mediation Association’s 22nd Annual Fall Training Conference, “Riding the Crest of Change in the 21st Century, November 7 & 8, 2008 at the Oregon Convention Center. The conference features a keynote presentation by David Oliver Relin, author of Three Cups of tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace…One School at a Time.  For information and online registration visit www.omediate.org  or call (503) 872-9775.Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators.

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Marketing with web 2.0 - Social networks, MercyCorps NW, Monday, 10/6

"Marketing with web 2.0: Connect and share to build community"

Part II: Social networks

What is web 2.0 and why is it important for your organization? Why and how should you share content and collaborate online? How can social networking and social bookmarking help promote your business or cause? An introduction to web 2.0 for nonprofits and microbusinesses.

Time: Monday, 10/6, 6:30-8:00 PM

Location: MercyCorps Northwest, 2069 NE Hoyt, Portland

Presenter: Peter Korchnak, Semiosis Communications, holistic and sustainable marketing solutions empowering socially responsible organizations to differentiate themselves and cultivate community support. More at SemiosisCommunications.com.

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Volunteering

Springdale needs help!

Springdale Job Corps is an education and training program for five career paths; culinary arts, health occupations (offering CNA certification), protective services and security, office assistant, and auto body collision and repair. We are located in Troutdale, OR and are funded by the Department of Labor.

In our Health Occupations trade, our students are trained in medical terminology, patient care, and become certified as CNAs. Many continue on to college or further their education as an LPN, RN, etc.

We need speakers - former nurses, naturopaths, acupuncturists, Reiki, dentists, chiropractors, doctors - anyone health related!

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Talented Organizers Needed to Elect Obama!

Dear Portland Community,

This fall, experienced organizers at leading organizations like Environment America and Progressive Future are gearing up for a huge grassroots effort to bring about change in this country. Working in key districts in swing states, they'll be identifying progressive voters, recruiting volunteers, and running a neighbor-to-neighbor, precinct-by-precinct get out the vote campaign to ensure that we elect Barack Obama on November 4.

Needless to say, this campaign is going to require a huge staff of talented organizers and activists to be successful, plus countless volunteers. The campaign is looking for organizers right now to join the team in the last few weeks leading up to the election. Would you consider to joining the campaign this fall?

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Woodlawn School needs volunteersfor Fall Harvest Festival

Woodlawn School is looking for volunteers to help at their Fall Harvest Festival on Thursday, October 9th from 5:30pm-8:00pm. Volunteers are needed to help with set up, serving refreshments, carnival games and take down. Please contact Melinda Brummett at 503-916-6282 or [email protected] if you are interested in getting involved.

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