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Digest for August 11, 2008
Digest Contents:
Edible & Medicinal PlantsSocially Responsible Business Group, Tuesday, 8/12 at People's
Live Joyfully Today - a Workshop
Office Manager
Development Director
Program Coordinator - Donate Life Northwest
Bilingual Receptionist/Information and Referral Clerk
SUN School Instructors
Director of Programs and Evaluation
OUTSIDE IN - OPEN POSITIONS
Assistant Area Director position
Executive Director - Year-Round Before/After Care Program
NWSA seeks Field Team Member Support Coordinator
Phone Canvassers Needed for Environment - No Fundraising!
Learn to Save Lives
Free Gardening Classes
Salmon Watch Volunteers Needed
Embrace Your Compassionate Side, Volunteer for the Uninsured.
Events
Edible & Medicinal Plants
The Arctos School of Herbal and Botanical Studies seeks to connect people to the natural world in a holistic and vital way. We also seek to connect people with each other: In a society that fetishizes money and expertise, providing healing care within our communities can be a radical act.
Come along on our upcoming walks and hikes, or check out http://arctosschool.org/ to learn about our 2009 Apprenticeship Program. Classes are sliding-scale so that non-profit workers and others on a limited budget can join in as well!
Socially Responsible Business Group, Tuesday, 8/12 at People's
Join us at the next Meetup of the Socially Responsible Business Group! Robyn Shanti of the Sustainable Business Network of Portland will be talking about the organization and its programs, including the Local First campaign. Come meet, network, and chat with fellow socially responsible business owners/managers/friends. Nonprofits are welcome!
When: Tuesday, 8/12/08, 7-8:30 PM
Where: People's Food Coop Community Room, 3029 SE 21st, Portland (head toward the restroom and go up the stairs)
Your 1st Meetup is free, then $5 (cash or check). All fees above cost will be donated to MercyCorps Northwest, this Meetup's featured nonprofit.
Bring a snack to share (People's Food Coop has a great selection of local/organic items). Beverages provided.
Live Joyfully Today - a Workshop
Live Joyfully Today!!!!
Are you ready to:
Enjoy Life More?
Relieve Daily Stress?
In the Live Joyfully Today workshop you will:
Gain Control of Life Stressors Discover Ways to Increase Your Energy Learn the Secret of Joyful Living
When: Sat., Sept. 20th 10AM to 4PM (30 Minute Brown Bag Lunch) Where: Heritage House--398 10th St, Lake Oswego, Oregon Cost: Save $10! Register By September 1st for only $45 $55 until deadline of Sept. 18th Sign Up Today: www.WiseHeartCoaching.com
Send me an email and I will send you a PDF flyer of the workshop.
Jobs & Internships
Office Manager
Digest topic: Jobs & Internships
Information
| organization: | Classroom Law Project |
| position summary: | Classroom Law Project is currently seeking a full-time Office Manager. The Office Manager will ensure efficient operation of the office and provide administrative support to all programs and activities. Send cover letter (include salary requirements), resume, and three professional references to Classroom Law Project via U.S. mail to: Classroom Law Project, 620 SW Main, Suite 102, Portland, OR 97205. Electronic applications will NOT be considered. Classroom Law Project (CLP) is a non-profit organization of individuals, educators, lawyers and civic leaders building strong communities by teaching students to become active citizens. CLP provides civic education opportunities to teachers and K-12 students statewide. Please visit www.classroomlaw.org for more information. |
| Salary / Pay Rate: | Salary will be negotiated, depending on candidate’s qualifications and experience / Medical and dental insurance / Long term disability and life insurance / 403(b) retirement plan |
Program Coordinator - Donate Life Northwest
Full time. Responsibilities: • As a member of the program team, insure a trained volunteer corps that adequately supports program goals and needs • Maintain activities/materials and a current volunteer database, track volunteer hours, and create activity reports as needed • Plan, organize and implement volunteer recognition/appreciation • Evaluate and determine which program requests to fill; schedule appropriate volunteers and insure the timely delivery/arrival of support materials • Plan and implement specified outreach projects, e.g.
Bilingual Receptionist/Information and Referral Clerk
Description: Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) is the leading provider of HIV prevention, education, housing, advocacy and support services in Oregon and Southwest Washington. We are seeking an experienced Receptionist/I&R Clerk. This position reports to the Office Manager.
Job Functions Include: • General reception at the front desk • Answer multi-line phone system • Greet and direct clients and visitors • Maintain the appearance of the lobby • Accounts payable input • Purchase supplies • Other clerical duties supporting all departments
SUN School Instructors
Digest topic: Jobs & Internships
Information
| organization: | Gilbert Park SUN Community School |
| position summary: | To develop and facilitate after school activites. The instructor will be responsible for creating curriculum for one hour classes that meet one to four days a week for eight week periods. He or she will work directly with the SUN Site Manager, school staff, and students. There will be some flexibility involved in planning actitives and developing programs based on the needs of the students and community. Gilbert Park is interested in hiring instructors who want to teach a variety of classes to elementary age children including: Soccer, Tennis, Rock Climbing (we have a wall), Hip Hop Dance or Breakdancing, AKA Science (curriculum provided), Ceramics, Sewing, Art, Drama, Gardening, Homework Help. |
| Salary / Pay Rate: | $13-$15 per hour |
Director of Programs and Evaluation
Digest topic: Jobs & Internships
Information
| organization: | Camp Fire USA |
| position summary: | The Director of Programs & Evaluation will be responsible for ensuring the success and expansion of Camp Fire’s afterschool programs. They will assess current programs and identify potential new sites, while ensuring the long-term financial stability of all Camp Fire afterschool programs. Essential functions will include the following: evaluation, training, seeking alternative funding strategies and strategic planning. Please email [email protected] for a complete job description. |
| Salary / Pay Rate: | $40,000-$50,000 |
OUTSIDE IN - OPEN POSITIONS
OUTSIDE IN - OPEN POSITIONS – 8/8/2008
Tutor - posted 8/8/08 - Open Until Filled, first review 8/19
Highly motivated, energetic and outgoing team player to develop and coordinate tutoring program in alternative school serving diverse group of homeless youth. Tutor students; develop individualized, academically appropriate plans; recruit and train community tutors; and act as liaison to housing. Ability to relate easily to diverse groups, well organized with strong attention to detail. BA/BS plus 2 years relevant education or youth experience. Spanish fluency preferred. Diversity valued. Full-time position; funding secured through 7/31/09. Up to $29K DOQ + benefits.
Case Manager - posted 8/8/08 - Open Until Filled
Assistant Area Director position
Summary: The Assistant Area Director will work with Camp Fire’s Area Director in Washington County, along with other staff and volunteers, youth participants and parents, to deliver quality afterschool programs in the Hillsboro area.
Job responsibilities will include: developing work plans, supervising after school program staff, assisting with curriculum development, ensuring complete and timely registration, assisting with childcare site certification, participating in community outreach, managing risk and resources, monitoring budgets, and coordinating program logistics.
Information
| organization: | Kids Community Learning Center |
| position summary: | Kids Community Learning Center (KCLC) is a private, non-profit, state certified, year-round before and after child care program located in NW Portland. KCLC is co-located within Metropolitan Learning Center (MLC) School and primarily serves children 5-13 years old from MLC and neighborhood schools. KCLC’s 15+ year Executive Director is moving to CA so we are looking for a passionate, child care professional to manage this successful, community supported program. Responsibilities include: • Oversee safe, day to day operations of the before/after care program and full-time summer camp • Build strong, lasting relationships with children, teachers, parents and school administration • Develop and manage content of the program and center policies |
| Salary / Pay Rate: | Commensurate with Experience |
NWSA seeks Field Team Member Support Coordinator
COORDINATOR I - MEMBER SUPPORT - FIELD TEAMSLOWER COLUMBIA CENTER, NWSA
Information
| organization: | Oregon League of Conservation Voters Education Fund |
| position summary: | The Oregon League of Conservation Voters Education Fund is looking for motivated phone canvassers to help educate voters in the Portland and Bend areas about environmental issues as part of a program designed to increase their participation in voting for lower-ballot candidates in the 2008 election. No fundraising involved. The position starts as soon as you are hired and lasts up to 4 weeks in duration. Because of the focus on direct voter contact, this job will take place between 5-9 pm, five days/week. Following completion of this project, there will be similar employment opportunities with OLCV-EF’s sister organization, the Oregon League of Conservation Voters. View all job opportunities with OLCV-EF at: http://www.olcveducationfund.org/about_edfund/jobpostings |
| Salary / Pay Rate: | : Pay starts at $12/hour with wage increases after completion of two weeks. Because of the focus on direct voter contact, this job will take place between 5-9 pm, five days/week. |
Learn to Save Lives
Digest topic: Jobs & Internships
Information
| organization: | Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue |
| position summary: | MCSO SAR is looking for highly dedicated volunteers in and around Multnomah County, Oregon to join MCSO-SAR for the 2008-2009 training year. SAR meetings are held weekly on Wednesday evenings. Please plan to attend one or both of our orientations: attendance at one is mandatory, and both, highly recommended. Our first meetings for the 2008-2009 training year are September 17 and 24, 2008 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. We meet at the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, located at 12240 NE Glisan St., Portland, OR 97230. For more information, please contact 503-251-2541 or look us up online at http://www.mcsosar.com. |
| Salary / Pay Rate: | This is a volunteer position |
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Trainings
Free Gardening Classes
Gardening in the Pacific Northwest: A workshop series for beginning gardeners.
Every Tuesday, September 30 – October 28 6:30 to 8:00pm (in NE Portland)
Every Wednesday, October 1 – October 29 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. (in Hillsboro)
Volunteering
Salmon Watch Volunteers Needed
Volunteer to teach Salmon Watch this fall!
Are you interested in getting outside & enabling students to witness salmon spawning, one of nature’s great spectacles? You can help Oregon's youth gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of the value of native wild fish, watershed conservation and environmental stewardship!
The Healthy Waters Institute of Oregon Trout is looking for dynamic volunteers to spend a day streamside teaching upper elementary, middle & high school students in the Portland Metro area through our discovery based Salmon Watch program. Field trips are scheduled for mid September through November and we are signing up volunteers now.
Email Sarah Oakley at [email protected] for more information.
Embrace Your Compassionate Side, Volunteer for the Uninsured.
Embrace Your Compassionate Side, Volunteer for the Uninsured.
As an Intake volunteer for the Wallace Medical Concern you will be the compassionate individual to welcome patients to our front desk check-in area.
Some of the task opportunities while volunteering at Wallace are…
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