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Digest for June 29, 2010
Digest Contents:
Policy AnalystMetro Area Assistant
CLOSED - Research and Evaluation Specialist
Executive Assistant
Donate Life Northwest Volunteer Coordinator, full time
Youth Program Intern
Peninsula Children's Center seeks dynamic, experienced Executive Director
Youth Financial Literacy Educator (AmeriCorps)
Burmese Speaking Case Manager
Co-Occurring Disorder Therapist
Retention & Marketing Intern, Camp Namanu
Mortgage Default Intake Orientations
Hatfield Summer Institute course update - Last Call - Course begins this week - July 1 (5-9PM)
Good food, good company, AND a good cause...Mentor Portland!
Love one of Oregon's Waterways? Why not adopt it?
Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers needed for Boys & Girls Aid's 8th Annual Barn Bash!
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Jobs & Internships
Policy Analyst
Gateway to College National Network (GtCNN) is a fast-growing education nonprofit organization with partner programs in 18 states. The National Network supports colleges implementing Gateway to College, which is a college-based, high school completion program for disengaged youth, and a new program called Project DEgree, which supports college students taking developmental education courses. Gateway to College operates at 26 colleges and Project DEgree will operate at 9 colleges by January, 2011.
Metro Area Assistant
Digest topic: Jobs & Internships
Information
organization: | SMART (Start Making A Reader Today) |
position summary: | Position Title: Metro Area Assistant Status: Non-Exempt Deadline for applications: July 2, 2010 |
Salary / Pay Rate: | TBD |
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organization: | Cascade AIDS Project |
position summary: | Description: Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) is the oldest and largest provider of HIV prevention, education, housing, advocacy and support services in Oregon and Southwest Washington. We are seeking a Research and Evaluation Specialist to plan, coordinate, and oversee an outcome monitoring project on an HIV prevention intervention in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Responsibilities include developing and ensuring compliance with all outcome monitoring procedures and protocols; working with the Director of Prevention and Education and the CDC on all outcome monitoring activities; data collection, management and analysis; participant recruitment and follow-up; and quality assurance, reporting, and evaluation activities. |
Salary / Pay Rate: | $40,029 – 47,549 annually, depending on experience; employer-paid health, dental, vision, long-term disability and life insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with generous employer matching contribution, 125C cafeteria savings plan; generous vacation and health leave benefits. |
Executive Assistant
Digest topic: Jobs & Internships
Information
organization: | SOLV |
position summary: | Part-time (20+ hours/week), Non-Exempt, Location is Hillsboro, OR. Office is 2 blocks from Tri-Met MAX Hawthorn Farm station. Provide secretarial, scheduling and coordination services to Executive Director, Development Director and Management Team Assist with materials, relations and meetings for the Board of Directors, key constituents and sponsors Facilitate internal communication of Executive Director’s constituent interactions through call reports and department meetings Serve as point of contact to internal and external sources when the Executive Director is unavailable Coordinate meeting, refreshment and travel arrangements Assist with event coordination such as RSVPs and guest lists for internal and external SOLV events |
Salary / Pay Rate: | Include salary requirements w/cover letter and resume |
Apply by: | June 28, 2010 |
Donate Life Northwest Volunteer Coordinator, full time
Donate Life Northwest Volunteer Coordinator, full time
Seeking college graduate or equivalent with minimum three years non-profit volunteer management experience. Must support agency mission, be computer literate, have excellent communication skills and be able to multi-task with superb attention to detail.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· recruiting, screening, training, scheduling, supervising and recognizing volunteers to fill agency-wide needs
· maintaining database of volunteers and all events and presentations
· insuring timely preparation and shipping of program materials for events and presentations
Youth Program Intern
Digest topic: Jobs & Internships
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organization: | ROSE Community Development Corporation |
position summary: | ROSE Community Development, a nonprofit organization serving outer southeast Portland neighborhoods is seeking to fill the position of Youth Program Intern. ROSE’s mission is to build community and strengthen neighborhood economies that Revitalize Outer South East. ROSE programs include affordable housing development, community economic development and building social capital. The Youth Program Intern will establish positive relationships with parents and youth of ROSE housing, establish goals for internship and gain a better understanding of ROSE CDC’s mission through contact with other ROSE staff, Resident Assets Coordinator and ROSE families and youth through out the summer. |
Salary / Pay Rate: | Compensation: This is a non-paid, part-time, temporary position (10-15 hours/week). However, it offers you the opportunity to gain great work experience working with youth and families in the social work, community organizing and community development field. Job starts July 6 and ends September 2, 2010. |
Apply by: | June 30, 2010 |
Peninsula Children's Center seeks dynamic, experienced Executive Director
Peninsula Children’s Center is looking for a dynamic, experienced Executive Director to lead them into their fifth decade of providing high quality, affordable child care and education as well as family support services to the children and families in North/Northeast Portland. The next ED will bring new ideas and relationships that can be leveraged into partnerships that will position the organization as a community leader in providing cutting edge early childhood programs and community-based programs for school age children. Peninsula Children’s Center is known for its unique economically and racially integrated programs.
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organization: | Oregon State University Extension Service / Oregon State Service Corps |
position summary: | SUMMARY OF POSITION: The 4-H Youth Financial Literacy Educator will provide basic financial literacy education to youth and their parents in Columbia County. Developing and maintaining community partnerships in order to reach low-income or underserved youth is an integral part of this position. The AmeriCorps member will also recruit, train, and support volunteers to help build organizational and community capacity in the area of youth financial literacy education. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provide financial literacy education to youth and their parents in Columbia County. 2. Collaborate with existing 4-H leaders and members to offer financial literacy education. 3. Build new partnerships with schools, and community organizations to reach a larger youth audience. |
Salary / Pay Rate: | $11,800 living allowance, $5,350 education award |
Burmese Speaking Case Manager
Digest topic: Jobs & Internships
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organization: | Lutheran Community Services Northwest |
position summary: | POSITION SUMMARY: Local refugee resettlement agency seeks Burmese/Karen speaking case manager to work with new arrivals into the Vancouver, WA area. Will mentor/train to take first steps into role. This position assists refugees in becoming successfully resettled and self-sufficient by facilitating the integration and coordination of the Resettlement and Placement (R & P) Program. Job duties include: - Transportation Assistance (driving families and individuals to doctor's appointments, grocery shopping, etc) - Provide cultural orientation and support to refugees adjusting to life in the U.S. and the Portland and Vancouver metropolitan area. - Provide direct services to assist refugees in problem solving, including bilingual interpretation. - Translation of documents. |
Salary / Pay Rate: | TBD Depending on Experience |
Co-Occurring Disorder Therapist
Digest topic: Jobs & Internships
Information
organization: | Volunteers of America Oregon Dya Treatment Program |
position summary: | Through our 114 years of providing services to the community, the name Volunteers of America Oregon has become synonymous with compassion and care. We've earned our reputation through dedication and tireless commitment to helping individuals and families create safer, healthier, and more stable lifestyles. For as long as we've been around, our programs have been changing lives. The Volunteers of America Oregon Day Treatment Program provides integrated substance abuse and mental health treatment and case management services for individuals who have long histories of addictions, homelessness, and criminal behavior. The program is seeking a full-time, temporary Co-Occurring Disorder Therapist who will: |
Salary / Pay Rate: | $16-$19/hour (full-time temporary) |
Retention & Marketing Intern, Camp Namanu
Essential Functions:
• Manage marketing and retention efforts for Camp Namanu, including creating stories and messages for our “Stay Connected” blog, generating email blasts, and managing referral incentives
• Work in conjunction with the Camp Director to conduct parent/camper evaluations at the end of each camp session; assist with data analysis
• In conjunction with the Camp Director and Vice President of Communications, develop a Retention Marketing Plan for Camp Namanu’s 2010-2011 season
• Act as the principal photographer for Camp Namanu, including managing photo releases, coordinating with the Communications team and uploading photos onto the Camp Fire website
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Trainings
Mortgage Default Intake Orientations
The Community Housing Resource Center will be holding free Mortgage Default Orientations on Tuesday, June 29th, and Thursday, July 1st, from 5-6PM at the Center. This workshop is the required first step in learning how to work with your lender and how the Center can assist you in resolving your mortgage issue. You do not need to be in default to get help. No reservations are required. For information, contact 360-690-4496 X105. The Community Housing Resource Center is a HUD certified, non-profit counseling/education center.
Hatfield Summer Institute course update - Last Call - Course begins this week - July 1 (5-9PM)
Hello,
Craig Shinn and other Hatfield Summer Institute faculty have crafted a new course entitled "Collaborative Governance" which will include content related to protected areas and tribal governance. There is a fuller course description below. The course begins this week on July 1.
Dates are to include (in addition to the event in ASRC on June 18)
Thursday July 1 (1700 -- 2100),
Saturday July 10 (900 -- 1700),
Thursday July 22 (1700 - 2100),
Thursday Aug 12 (1700 -- 2100).
It is to meet in CH321.
Volunteering
Good food, good company, AND a good cause...Mentor Portland!
Interested in learning more about mentoring? Then stop by Lucky Lab Brewing (SE) on Tuesday, June 29th any time between 6:30-8:30 pm to learn more about the most exciting and unique mentoring opportunity in Portland, and also enjoy some tasty food and great atmosphere of Lucky Lab Brewing (SE). We currently have a STRONG need for male mentors, but are also looking for great women too!!
Love one of Oregon's Waterways? Why not adopt it?
Is there a stretch of one of Oregon's rivers, streams, or lakes that you want to help keep clean? Are you concerned about the amount of littler and trash that you see along the shore of a local waterway? Then adopt a 2 mile stretch of publicly owned waterway through SOLV's Oregon Adopt-A-River program!
Volunteers Needed!
Open Meadow is looking for volunteer support for a 5k run, with stops at multiple venues, put on by the owners of several local North/NE Portland pubs/eateries on Saturday, July 10.
We need 5-7 volunteers to serve at the various venues and 2-3 volunteers to ride on bikes along the run route with first aid supplies (first aid training not necessary, but a bike, helmet, and a cell phone are).
All volunteers receive a free t-shirt and are invited to the after-event party at Amnesia Brewery (corner of N. Mississippi & N. Beech).
Please contact Amy at 503.488.5184 ASAP if you are interested and able to help out. Volunteers must be 21+. Event starts at 8 AM and will be over before noon.
Thank you!
Volunteers needed for Boys & Girls Aid's 8th Annual Barn Bash!
Howdy folks!
It’s time to don your cowboy hat and lend a hand at the 8th annual Barn Bash on July 31st. This “Party with a Purpose” is an important fundraiser for Boys & Girls Aid and it’s only possible with help from amazing volunteers—that means you!
This event takes place on a farm in West Linn, about 20 minutes from downtown Portland. We need volunteers to help out at registration, sell raffle tickets, track sales, etc.
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