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Daily Digest

Digest for July 9, 2010

Digest Contents:

Weight Management: Moving Beyond the Scale
Assistant Treasurer for Collins Foundation
Case Manager for Neighborhood House
Development Coordinator of External Relations
Healthy Kids Community Organizer for Oregon Action
Free Slide Trays
Anyone Need a Copier?
Volunteers Wanted for Children's Benefit: Yoshida's Sand in the City!
Volunteers Needed - Be a part of Portland Sunday Parkways!

Events

Weight Management: Moving Beyond the Scale

Join bariatric surgeon Valerie Halpin, M.D., and Pam Evans, R.D., with Legacy Good Samaritan Weight Management Institute, as they discuss issues surrounding weight loss including: -Psychological factors -Do diets work? -Role of physical activity -Surgical options and outcomes A question and answer session will follow the presentation, so bring your related questions.

 

Thursday, August 19, 2010 5:30-6:30 p.m.

 

Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center First Floor, Wistar Morris Conference Rm. 1015 N.W. 22nd Avenue Portland, OR 97210

 

FREE Preregistration is required by calling 503-335-3500, or online at legacyhealth.org/classes.

 

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Jobs & Internships

Information

organization:The Collins Foundation
position summary:

Established Oregon philanthropy seeks a part-time Assistant Treasurer to support the Treasurer and ongoing financial operations. Duties include general ledger, cash receipts and disbursements, accounting data analysis, records management, and financial reporting. Requires finance or accounting degree or equivalent; three or more years experience with financial systems; working knowledge of spreadsheet, database and word processing software; attention to accuracy; familiarity with laws and codes. Experience in philanthropic or nonprofit field preferred. Full job description at www.collinsfoundation.org. To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and three references to: Assistant Treasurer search, The Collins Foundation, 1618 SW 1st Avenue, Suite 505, Portland, OR 97201.

Salary / Pay Rate:Salary is competitive and includes benefits.

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Information

organization:Neighborhood House
position summary:

Case Manager position open to work with homeless families. 20 hrs/wk, starting pay range $11.96 - $14.35 per hr, with benefits. Must have self-initiative, be able to work independently, good time management skills and have an attention to detail. Must have prior experience in helping families set up goals and helping families achieve those goals. An understanding of harm reduction and motivational interviewing is a plus. Must be able to work under pressure, handle quick turnaround time lines, and be able to respond appropriately to people in crisis. There is a high volume of paperwork, writing case notes, and a strong candidate will be able to track their time. Must have valid driver’s license for a minimum of 3 years and have a clean driving record.

Salary / Pay Rate:starting pay range $11.96 - $14.35 per hr, with benefits

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Information

organization:Portland State University School of Business Administration
position summary:

The Development Coordinator will coordinate the development efforts of the School of Business Administration (SBA) in consultation with the Director and Assistant Director of External Relations, which include fundraising, event, and marketing coordination. The Development Coordinator will assist in all aspects of solicitation, cultivation and recognition of donors. Additionally, the Development Coordinator will coordinate a variety of external events and assist with several aspects of communication and marketing for external audiences.

Salary / Pay Rate:The starting annual salary rate for this position will be $35,568 with an excellent benefits package.
Apply by:July 30, 2010

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Healthy Kids Community Organizer for Oregon Action

Community Organizer

 

Oregon Action has an opening for a community organizer in its Portland office.

 

Organization

 

Oregon Action is a 32-year-old community-based membership organization that works with low-income and people of color communities to build community power to address the pressing social, racial & economic justice issues in our state.

 

Position

 

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Nonprofit News

Free Slide Trays

I have 136 Kodak Ektagraphic Universal Slide Trays free to a good home. They hold up to 80 2-by-2-inch slides. Please contact [email protected] for more info or with interest. Thanks!

 

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Anyone Need a Copier?

We have a copier we would like to donate. It is An Imagistics Smart Image Plus with sort bin and duplex unit. It holds 8 1/2 x 11, 8 1/2 x 14, and 11 x 17 paper. Ready to pick up immediately.

 

Contact: Kay at Oregon Independent Colleges Association 503-639-4541

 

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Q & A

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Trainings

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Volunteering

Volunteers Wanted for Children's Benefit: Yoshida's Sand in the City!

Be a part of this fantastic event benefiting children's programming at Impact Northwest: Yoshida's Sand in the City (Presented by Pacific Power)!

 

Each July 16th, 17th, and 18th, over 60,000 attendees visit Portland's Pioneer Square to check out our awesome sand sculptures and to support a great cause.

 

Volunteers are needed to assist with face painting, kids crafts, merchandise sales, set-up/tear down, and general assistance.

 

Volunteers will receive a free event t-shirt, as well as food and beverages provided from gracious donors during your shift!

 

Contact Rana DeBey at [email protected] to find out how to sign up!

 

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Volunteers Needed - Be a part of Portland Sunday Parkways!

Portland Sunday Parkways is more than an event, it's an experience!

The next Parkways is in SE Portland on August 15th.

An important community event, Portland Sunday Parkways opens 5-7 mile car-free routes throughout Portland neighborhoods. These routes create a community space where neighbors, families, cyclists, walkers, joggers and more can meet, play and enjoy Portland!

300+ volunteers are needed for each event – to manage the route, staff the info booths, provide on-route support and more. YOU can help! Find an opportunity that fits your interests and sign up today!

For more information or to SIGN UP FOR A VOLUNTEER SHIFT, visit PortlandSundayParkways.com.

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