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

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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

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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.

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• 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.

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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

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Reser’s Fine Foods is hiring a three-month paid social media intern.  Send your resume, links to your profiles on two social media platforms you are active on (Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, LinkedIn, Yelp, YouTube, Digg, StumbleUpon, a blog) and one paragraph about why you are THE ONE. Be brief, be brilliant, and be entertaining: KarmenO@Resers.com

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Recently, Nike posted through ZagTrax for a Field Reporter position looking for  a lady who is a  real mover and shaker who has high communication skills while being comfortable both in front of a camera as well as a celebrity.

As the Nike Field Reporter, you’ll jetset around the country on Nike’s dime talking to athletes, artists and culture makers. You’ll report back in the form of photos, videos and blog entries.

You have to be ready for anything and anyone. As this is being written, the current Nike Field Reporter is spending a few days just hanging out with Kobe Bryant.

Think you could keep up? Remember this isn’t a job for the camera shy. Or the easily intimidated. You’ll need to show us you can talk a good game, as well as play one. Make us laugh. Impress us with your quick wit and storytelling. Prove to us you are Nike’s next star in a 2-minute audition video and sample blog post.

 Here are the job requirements from Nike:

+ Must be an 18-24 year old girl (Sorry guys!)
+ Sorry gals, we can’t accept college or high school sports team athletes. Eligibility issues. Besides, you’re busy enough already. 
+ When picking your wardrobe, you must avoid wearing items with your school or sports team names, or logos of any sort (except Nike, of course!) 
+ Don’t reference any other teams, companies, or organizations. 
+ If you have anyone else in the video, they need to sign this waiver. 
+ No music please. We love music, it’s a rights thing. 

Maximum audition tape length: 2 mins
Deadline for submissions: June 15th, 2009 7PM PST

Finalists are announced July 1st, 2009
The Next Nike Field Reporter will be announced at the end of July

 To view the post on ZagTrax, use reference ID# 3093.   Or visit NikeWomen by clicking here. 

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We had this PAID internship come our way for a Summer Marketing Internship in Bellevue.   Anyone in that area (yes, even recent graduates) looking for a Summer gig, this could be a great opportunity.

Netstar Communications, Inc., located in Bellevue, WA, is a telecom audit, cost-reduction and management company which helps companies reduce telecom and wireless costs and eliminate the stress of day-to-day telecom management. 

What’s In It For You

• A Paid internship, $10-$14/hr depending on experience
• Real world experience
  • Beginning of June – end of August
  • Work hours 9AM – 4PM M-F
  • Extended hours during one trade show – dates & times TBD
• A learning laboratory – because Netstar is a small business you will have opportunities to learn about different areas of a quickly growing business
• A final work product you can add to your portfolio
• Flexibility – we will accommodate up to 1 week of unpaid vacation time during the internship

What You Will Do

• The main objective of this position is to increase Netstar’s brand recognition and generate leads for prospective clients
• The marketing intern will work on a variety of tasks and projects, depending on Netstar’s needs
• Projects and tasks may include, but are not limited to:
  • Developing a plan for online social networking and digital media.  This includes creating guidelines & standards and training Netstar team members on how to use this medium effectively
  • Assisting in the development of trade show booths, marketing tactics, and research about how to target specific audiences
  • Participating in trade shows and interacting with potential clients
  • Researching different marketing and advertising activities
  • Writing and evaluating cost benefit analyses to recommend whether or not to take action on certain projects
  • Creating unique and creative marketing strategies that either increase brand recognition or generate leads
  • Developing metrics for how we measure & track marketing initiatives
  • Modifying the current style guide to incorporate new marketing initiatives
  • Writing content and publishing our “Customer Newsletter” through ConstantContact
  • Collaborating with outside vendors to complete projects

What It Takes to Succeed

• An interest in marketing and an understanding of how it impacts the entire business
• A belief that marketing’s function is to support the sales team and generate awareness about the company
• Attention to detail
• Ability to learn quickly
• Initiative
• Resourcefulness
• Common sense
• Creativity
• Dedication
• Self-confidence and being comfortable making recommendations and communicating with upper-management
• Ability to work independently, as required
• Self-motivated and results oriented
• Ability to self-manage and strive for the best
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Preferred, but not required:
  • Marketing experience with other companies
  • Knowledge of social media/networking
  • Sales or customer service
  • Business, marketing, entrepreneurship and communications majors.

How to Apply

Send the following items to annie.cheng@netstarinc.com:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Either: a letter of reference from a professor OR a writing sample.

You may also fax them to 425.865.0159.  In the cover letter, tell us why you are the best candidate for the job, and what you’re looking for in an internship experience.  Sell yourself!

Netstar Communications, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Only those authorized to work in the US need apply.

 Check www.netstarinc.com for more opportunities and details.

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