Tomorrow, registration will begin for the 2010 Portland and Seattle Treks.   Many students have been e-mailing for the full list of events for both Portland and Seattle, and here you go!

The link to register is: https://gonzaga-csm.symplicity.com/events/TREKS2010.

Which will be made live tomorrow at noon.  Excursion spots are first come, first served.  Questions?  Don’t hesitate to contact the GAMP office at: gamp@gonzaga.edu.

Gonzaga University Portland Trek 2010

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Corporate Excursions: 9:30 AM-2:30 PM

Four separate excursions to eight different corporate headquarters will allow students to gain an inside perspective of these dynamic companies:

• Nike
• Columbia Sportswear
• Daimler
• adidas
• Hewlett-Packard
• The Regence Group
• Widmer Brothers Brewing Company
• The Portland Trail Blazers

Career Fair: 3:00 PM-5:00 PM

Representatives from over 25 area employers will be on hand to discuss available opportunities and career development tools.  This event will take place at the Broadway of the Doubletree at Lloyd Center.

The Networking Social with Keynote Address: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM

Students, alumni, and area employers are invited to join us for a hosted social at the Doubletree Hotel, Pacific Northwest Ballroom.  Kent Lewis, President of Anvil Media, Inc. will deliver the keynote address.

Gonzaga University Seattle Trek 2010

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Business and Networking Luncheon 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

This Trek kickoff event and quarterly meeting for the Gonzaga Business Forum will feature keynote speaker, Andy Schneider, a 1987 Gonzaga Alumnus and Senior Vice President, People and Customer Services, Horizon Air.

Corporate Excursions 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Eight separate excursions to twelve different corporate headquarters will allow students to gain an inside perspective of these dynamic companies:

• Microsoft
• Amazon.com
• Nordstrom
• Expeditors
• Starbucks
• PACCAR
• Redhook
• Xversity
• Boeing
• Accenture
• EMP
• Turner Construction

The Networking Social with Keynote Address 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Students, alumni, and area employers are invited to join us for a hosted keynote social at F.X. McRory’s, 419 Occidental Avenue South, Seattle.

Friday, January 8, 2010

Women in Leadership Symposium 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

This forum will bring the women attending the Gonzaga University Trek together with some of the Puget Sound area’s most successful and influential female leaders.

Career Fair 11:00 AM  – 12:00 PM

Representatives from over 35 area employers will be on hand to discuss available opportunities and career development tools.

Tags: Career Center, Career Development, Events, GAMP, Networking, Portland, Seattle, Success in Economy, Trek

The following job leads were forwarded to the Career Center and we wanted to send them along to job hunting Zags….

• Oregon Food Bank seeks a director of operations, responsible for food procurement, warehousing, transportation services, & product inventory management. The ideal candidate will have a passion for OFB’s mission of eliminating hunger and its root causes. Write to peter@whitefoxgroup.com for more information.
• Washington County Visitors Association is hiring an administrative and sales assistant. Hourly salary is $12-14. Application deadline is Monday, October 26, at 5:00 PM.
• Portland Energy Conservation Inc. is hiring a Part-time communications manager Salary is commensurate with experience and the position is open until filled.
• 1000 Friends of Oregon is looking for a Willamette Valley advocate. Starting salary is $36-39,000. Position is open until filled.
• Oregon Environmental Council is seeking a program director for global warming. Annual salary $38-43,000. Application review begins November 2, but the position will remain open until filled.
• Portland Rose Festival Foundation is hiring a sponsorship manager. Salary commensurate with experience. Position is open until filled.
• The West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District is hiring a conservation technician in Portland. Beginning annual salary is $50-55,000. Please apply by October 26 at 5 PM.
• Portland State University is hiring an associate director of government relations. The starting annual salary is $55-60,000, dependent upon qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until finalists are identified.
• Legacy Health is hiring for two positions in Portland: 1) PR and community relations specialists and 2) Coordinator of Interactive Marketing. Positions are open until filled.
• OMSI is hiring a vice president of development. Salary is commensurate with experience and position is open until filled.
• The OHSU Foundation is hiring a director of prospect research and management in Portland. Salary is commensurate with experience. Position is open until filled.

Tags: Communications, Non-Profit, Oregon, Portland, Public Relations

The following job leads were forwarded to the Career Center and we wanted to forward them along to job hunting Zags out there!

• The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is hiring a community outreach specialist in Portland. Experience with social media is helpful, but not required. Annual salary is approximately $44,000 – $77,000, depending upon education and experience. Submit resume by August 31 to “COS Hiring Manager” via mail: PO Box 709, Portland, OR 97207; Email: applicants.portland@ic.fbi.gov; or fax:(503) 552-5465.
• Metro is seeking an associate public affairs specialist in communications in Portland. Annual salary is $49,329 – $66,056. Application deadline September 1.
• The Oregon Sustainability Center is hiring a fundraising director in Portland. Salary is negotiable. Screening begins September 1. Please submit resume and cover letter electronically to Liz Hopkins atlhopkins@pdxinstitute.org., or via the mail to P+OSI C/O Liz Hopkins, 1600 SW 4th Ave, Suite 800, Portland, OR 97201.
• Gateway to College National Network is hiring a program manager in Portland. The salary range is $50,000 – $80,000 per year, including a comprehensive benefits package. Starting salary is typically in the first quartile of the range. Position closes September 11.
• Oregon Voice is hiring an executive director in Portland. Competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience. Apply by October 13.
• Defend Oregon is hiring an outreach organizer in Portland. Salary is commensurate with experience. Position is open until filled. E-mail resume and cover letter to liz@ouroregon.org
• OHSU Foundation is hiring a director of development in the School of Medicine, Diabetes and Endocrinology in Portland. Salary is commensurate with experience. Position is open until filled. Please forward a resume, cover letter, and salary expectations to: ohsufhr@ohsu.edu

From PR Jobs online:

• • Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs, North Carolina State Ports Authority
  • Senior Manager, External Relations, Ohio University
  • Communications Associate, U.S. Green Building Council
  • Public Relations Manager, Aloysius Butler & Clark
  • Vice President Global Corporate Communications, Philips Healthcare
  • Senior Account Executive, Stanton Communications
  • Public Affairs Coordinator, Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC

Tags: Advertising, Communications, Hot Lead, Job Hunting, Job Search, Marketing, Oregon, Portland, Success in Economy

St. Mary’s Academy in downtown Portland is seeking a marketing/public relations director.

Some duties to include:

• Designing a school-wide marketing strategy seeking out new opportunities for exposure, community involvement and leadership.
• This position also includes project management of all marketing materials, news releases and media relations.
• Technology and the maintenance and cultivation of dynamic communication and social marketing skills are important.
• Manage advertising placement throughout appropriate media.

Salary commensurate with experience, excellent benefits. Position is open until filled.

For the full job description and how to apply click here.

Tags: College of Arts and Science, Communications, Hot Lead, Job Lead, Job Search, Marketing, Non-Profit, Portland, Public Relations, Social Media, Tech Savvy

Hands on Portland is hiring three AmeriCorps VISTA positions which start November 17. During the one-year term of service, members receive a modest living stipend (approx. $865/month before taxes), medical insurance, & loan forbearance.  Upon successful completion their term of service, VISTAS can choose either an education award of $4,725 or an end of service stipend of $1200.  Application deadline is August 24.

Tags: AmeriCorps, Non-Profit, Portland, VISTA, Volunteering

Metro is seeking an Associate Public Affairs Specialist in Communications

The Associate Public Affairs Specialist supports communications activities across all Metro departments and independently develops and coordinates assigned policy and planning-related communication activities. The person in this position develops, writes and edits content for the Metro web site, print and electronic publications, and social networking sites; produces newsletters, presentations and event materials; plans and implements stakeholder, community and media engagement; advises project teams about communication issues; provides centralized coordination of several of Metro’s communication tools and work systems; and supports Metro’s intranet and online calendar.

Minimum Requirements: A Bachelor’s Degree in a communications field and two year of experience in public affairs or communications; or any combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills and ability required to perform the job.

Deadline for general recruitment is September 1, 2009.

For full job posting and to apply, go here: http://www.oregonmetro.gov/index.cfm/go/by.web/id=31182

Tags: College of Arts and Science, Communication, Hot Lead, Job Search, Journalism, Portland, Public Relations, Social Media

The following job leads were forwarded to the Career Center and we wanted to forward them along to job hunting Zags out there!

US Dept of Energy: Techinal/Public Relations & Communications Strategist in Richland, WA
See the job posting at http://jobs.pnl.gov/ and apply online. Under “Find Jobs,” click on “browse a list of our current job openings.” Then in the “Basic Job Search” box, enter 117808 as the key word.

From Mac’s List:

1) Legislative Administration is hiring a chief information officer in Salem. Duties include management of the IT department with responsibility for development and management of IT systems including applications, infrastructure, personal computing, and a/v services. Monthly salary is $6,481 – $10,026 plus excellent benefits. Position closes August 17.

2) The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is hiring a marketing manager in Portland. Salary is commensurate with experience. Position is open until filled.

3) The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is hiring a community outreach specialist in Portland. Experience with social media is helpful, but not required. Annual salary is approximately $44,000 – $77,000, depending upon education and experience. Submit resume by August 31 to “COS Hiring Manager” via mail: PO Box 709, Portland, OR 97207; Email: applicants.portland@ic.fbi.gov; or fax:(503) 552-5465

4) The Oregon Food Bank is seeking a communications specialist in Portland. Annual salary is $32,582. Position closes August 16.
5) The World Forest Institute in Portland is hiring a program manager for the International Fellowship Program. Responsibilities focus around meeting educational training needs of international natural resources researchers during their one year fellowship. Salary is 38,000-42,000 + benefits. Closing date is August 15.

6) The University of Oregon is hiring a director of state relations in public and government affairs in Eugene. Position is open until filled. To insure full consideration, all materials should arrive by August 16.

7) 1000 Friends of Oregon is hiring an executive director in Portland. Salary is competitive and includes holiday, vacation, parental leave, and sabbatical package. Position is open until filled.

From PR News Online:

• • Marketing Manager, Widmeyer Communications
  • Communications Manager, Aetna
  • Manager, Online Marketing, Shiseido Americas Corporation
  • Manager of Public Communication, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
  • Director of Corporate Communications & Public Relations, MedStar Health
  • Public Relations Manager, Microsoft
  • Senior Account Executive, Confidential

Tags: Advertising, Communication, Hot Lead, Job Search, Marketing, Non-Profit, Portland, Public Relations

Just as the summer is heating up throughout the Pacific Northwest (it’s hotter in Seattle/Portland than Spokane today!), I wanted to forward along a few job leads that have come into the Career Center recently. If you are job

hunting in Portland in the field of communications/non-profit or public relations, check them out!

• The Washington County Visitors Association is hiring a temporary part-time marketing assistant. Hourly salary is $10-$14, depending on experience. Apply by July 31.  For the job listing go here. For the Association’s site, go here: http://www.visitwashingtoncountyoregon.com/
• Legacy Health is seeking a part-time communications specialist to lead internal communications planning. This limited duration position is in NW Portland and not expected to extend beyond 4th quarter 2011. Hourly salary is $22.34 – $33.37. Visit Legacy Jobs and search job number 09-0770.
• The Oregon Department of Revenue is hiring a communications manager. Monthly salary is $4,670 – $6,889. Position closes July 31.

Tags: Advertising, College of Arts and Science, Communication, Hot Lead, Job Search, Marketing, Portland, Public Relations, Success in Economy, Summer

• The Washington County Visitors Association is hiring a temporary part-time marketing assistant.  Hourly salary is $10-$14, depending on experience. Apply by July 30.
• Funders’ Committee for Civic Participation (FCCP) is hiring an administrative coordinator position in Portland.  Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Closing date is July 31. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as interviews will begin immediately. Position begins on August 24.
• Legacy Health is seeking a part-time communications specialist to lead internal communications planning. This limited duration position is in NW Portland and not expected to extend beyond 4th quarter 2011. Hourly salary is $22.34 – $33.37. Visit Legacy Jobs and search job number 09-0770.
• Metro is hiring a communications coordinator to support the Natural Areas program within Metro’s Sustainability Center in Portland. Annual salary is $57,096 – $76,440. Resume review begins July 23.
• The YWCA of Greater Portland is hiring for two positions:  1) A Grants & Communications Manager. Salary depends on qualifications. Apply by July 24. 2) A Development Manager-Stewardship & Cultivation.  Salary depends on qualifications. Apply by July 28.

Tags: Communication, Hot Lead, Job Search, Marketing, Non-Profit, Portland

Do you tweet more than telephone? Does your definition of “social” include Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube? If you are adept at using emerging media to build brand exposure, consumer awareness, customer relationships and engage in reputation management, then we have the adventure for you!

Regence, the region’s largest non-profit health plan, is seeking a highly-skilled and creative professional to fill the newly-created role of Emerging Media Manager. Help us expand the health care conversation.

This position will develop, implement and manage all aspects of an emerging media strategy and plan to increase Regence’s visibilit

y throughout its markets; to help enhance the positive image of the company in the communities it serves, and to strengthen Regence’s corporate culture through aligning an emerging media plan with the company’s internal and external communications efforts.

Partial List of Qualifications:

• • • Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications (with a focus on new and emerging media), journalism orrelated field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    • Five to eight years experience in public affairs and media relations with extensive experience in media relations and a strong focus on new and emerging media.
    • Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in utilizing social network tools and platforms beyond casual use. Social networking application development experience highly desirable.
    • Ability to use a broad spectrum of resources, including print, web/intranet, email, and videoconferencing, as well as “web 2.0” online resources like wikis, social networking websites; blogs, search engines, and free online press release distribution services. Knowledge and ability to effectively use del.icio.us, Technorati, and e-pitching technologies like MMNR’s, PR Trak, ProfNet, Bacon’s Media Resource, PR Newswire, Multi-Vu, ARA Content, E-Watch, Omniture, and MediaATLAS.
    • Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in utilizing social network tools and platforms beyond casual use. Social networking application development experience highly desirable.

For the full job listing and to apply check it out here:

https://erecruit.regence.com/careers/servlet/com.lawson.ijob.QuickCandidate?vendor=100&jr=7949&fullmode=true

Tags: College of Arts and Science, Communication, Hot Lead, Job Search, Portland, Social Media, Tech Savvy