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Need a job? Looking for an internship? A summer job? How about an entry-level career position after you graduate?
Register today for OLAPC/First Avenue Career & Grad School Fair. It is the largest job fair in Oregon and Willamette students' primary "on campus" interviewing opportunity. The fair provides an opportunity for representatives of businesses, organizations, and graduate schools to come together to talk with students about entry level positions, internships, summer jobs, and graduate school programs. Many of the companies and organizations will also conduct screening interviews for current job openings. $5 registration fee. Limited transportation provided by the Career Center. To register online or view employers visit www.olapcfirstavenue.org or bill to your student account by registering in the Career Center. Wednesday, April 7, 2010, All Day, Chiles Center, University of Portland.
Important Events/Deadlines - for more details visit the Events Calendar
- March 15, 2010 - Funding Grad School, 5:00 - 6:00 pm, Autzen Conference Room, UC 3rd Floor
- March 17, 2010 - First Avenue Career and Grad School Fair Info Session, 11:30am -12:30pm, Autzen Conference Room, UC 3rd Floor
- March 30, 2010 - Resume and Cover Letter Info Session, 6:00 -7:00pm, Autzen Conference Room, UC 3rd Floor
- April 1, 2010 - Resume and Cover Letter Info Session, 11:30am -12:30pm, Autzen Conference Room, UC 3rd Floor
- April 1, 2010 - First Avenue Info Session, 5:30 -6:30pm, Alumni Lounge, UC 3rd Floor
- April 2, 2010 - Resumania, All Day, Willamette Career Center, UC 3rd Floor
- April 5, 2010 - National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) Info Session, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m., Jason Lee Room, Goudy
- April 5, 2010 - Public Health Week, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Portland State University
- April 7, 2010 - First Avenue Career and Grad School Fair, All Day, University of Portland, Chiles Center
- April 15, 2010 - Grad School Info Session - Faculty Panel, 5:00- 6:00 pm, Willson/Hines at Goudy
Internship, Work Study and Job Opportunities
Now posted on JobCat (First-time users must register at https://willamette-csm.symplicity.com/students/) Here are a few examples:
JobCat ID# 13819 Female Swim Instructor, Part-Time. Willamette Alumni is looking for a female swim instructor for private lessons for 5 year old daughter. One or two days a week in the afternoon or evening. Pay negotiable.
JobCat ID# 13815 Madrona Swim Club Lifeguard, Part-Time, Summer. Madrona Swim Club, an outdoor pool located in South Salem, is recruiting to hire lifeguards and swim instructors. Primary duties include guarding the pool, cleaning the pool and locker rooms and, if qualified as an instructor, teaching youth to swim.
JobCat ID# 13827 Farmer's Market Sales, Part-Time, Energetic salesperson for direct sales at area farmer's markets. Must have a reliable vehicle. Enjoyable, seasonal outdoor work with plenty of social interaction. Wage + commission.
JobCat ID# 13825 Hallmark, Part Time Retail Merchandiser. In this position, you will merchandise Hallmark product at the Walmart store located at 1940 Turner Road SE in Salem, OR. You must be available to work during the morning and early afternoon hours on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. You will typically start your work day by 9am and additional days may be required during the seasonal peaks. Although hours are not guaranteed, you will typically work 12-18 hours each week during non-seasonal times and 15-25 hours during busy holiday periods. You must be available to work up to an 8 hour shift the day before and the day after any major holiday.
JobCat ID# 13828 Freeman Chiropractic Clinic, Permanent PART TIME ONLY front desk position, approx. 16 hours per week, but will vary. Looking for long term, detailed person with good customer service skills and a flexible schedule that can work as part of a team. Computer and office experience a plus. Patient confidentiality a priority. $10/hr. NO CALLS.
JobCat ID# 13816 City Of Salem, Recreation Leader Softball Program. Now hiring several recreation leaders to support the City’s softball program. The job involves assisting the Softball Program Coordinator in the day-to-day operation of the Wallace Marine Park Softball Complex and assisting with sports field maintenance; assisting with the coordination of the development and delivery of recreation programs and services; providing oversight and direction with ongoing activities; managing youth and adult softball tournaments and local league play; recruiting, developing and managing a diverse group of volunteers to support City of Salem’s youth and adult softball programs; record keeping; and reporting to local media outlets. $8.98 – $17.96 Hourly
JobCat ID# 13814 The Nature Conservancy, Native Habitat Restoration Internship, Portland area, Summer. The Sandy River Riparian Habitat Protection Project is an ongoing project led by The Nature Conservancy to control the spread of invasive species and restore native vegetation in the Sandy River Watershed. The project includes invasive species treatment, native species replanting, vegetation monitoring, and public education and outreach. Native Habitat Restoration Interns will assist the Portland Area Preserves Stewardship Team (PAPST) with manual weed control, herbicide application and data collection in the field. Interns may also participate in an outreach program that includes door-to-door communication with private landowners to obtain permission to survey and/or manage invasive species on their property.
Resources
Federal Hiring Event for People with Disabilities.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the U. S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) are sponsoring a historic day-long Federal Hiring Event for People with Disabilities. Representatives from many agencies (including FEMA and DHS) will be reviewing resumes prior to the event, and inviting prospective candidates for interviews. For additional information, please go to:
http://www.usajobs.gov/DisabilityHiringEvent.aspEnvironmental and Energy Study Institute Summer 2010 Internships
... educating Congress on clean energy and climate change, working to develop innovative policy solutions.
http://www.eesi.org/jobs
EESI relies upon interns to provide substantive help to advance our environmental and energy policy agenda. In return, interns gain significant insight into the workings of Congress and the federal legislative process, knowledge of significant environmental and energy issues, and an understanding of a non-profit organization. Through EESI coalition building with other organizations, interns will witness how environmental and energy issues develop within the public policy arena. EESI internships offer invaluable career benefits and opportunities and may also be used for undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate credit. EESI recruits interns throughout the year on a rotating basis. Internship start and end dates are flexible. Internships require a commitment of 25-40 hours per week for a minimum of 10-12 weeks.
Transportation and Energy Policy Internship
Development Internship
Communications Internship
High Performance Green Buildings Policy InternshipOregon Parks and Recreation Department hires permanent, seasonal, and temporary staff throughout the year.
http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/JOBS/jobs.shtmlInternships at Hallmark Cards.
Three months of real-world experience, not just filing or coffee-fetching. Where you feel like you’re making a real difference and get a sense of pride and ownership in everything you do. In a city with tons to do. That’s paid. What a novel idea.
http://www.hallmark.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/article|10001|10051|/HallmarkSite/AboutHallmark/HallmarkCareers/CAREERS_COLLEGESTUDENTS
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