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

• Communications Positions from PR News:
  • Marketing Manager, TrialPay
  • Marketing Communications Coordinator, AgentHR, Inc.
  • Senior Manager, Product Communications, Genentech
  • Sr. Public Relations Associate, National Association of Social Workers
  • Associate Director of Media Relations, Willamette University
  • Communications Director, Indian Law Resource Center
  • Program Coordinator, Marketing, Points of Light Institute

Washington State Dept of Labor and Industries: Communications Consultant 5
Seeking communication professionals with exceptional writing skills and equally strong communication planning skills to serve as key communication adviser and support to the agency’s largest division. http://www.lni.wa.gov/Main/FindAJob/bulletins/09150.asp

Tags: Communications, Communications Coordinator, Hot Lead, Job Search, Marketing, Media Relations, Public Relations

Desautel Hege Communications is seeking an Fall Intern for their communications firm lasting one semester for approximetly 20 hours per week ($8.55 per hr), with flexibility for class schedules.

Requirements:

• Must possess strong writing, verbal and organizational skills
• Must possess a positive attitude and exhibit professional behaviors
• Requires knowledge and experience with standard Windows software (i.e., Power Point, Word, Excel and MS Outlook)

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide support on client account work
• Assist in organizing office materials, files and client information
• Provide front desk and phone coverage as needed (during staff meetings/trainings)
• Provide excellent customer service
• Work with Partners, Account Directors, Account Executives, and Account Coordinators to implement campaign elements
• Assist with all aspects of account activities as required
• Work independently and as a team member
• Find ways to support the team

Activities include, but are not limited to:

• Writing, Research, Editing and proofreading (accuracy and spelling)
• Print bids
• Media buy research and tracking
• Report compilation and generation
• Database management
• Proposal preparation
• Vendor coordination
• Project coordination and assistance

For more information contact Stephanie Bast at stephanieb@desautelhege.com.  Applications to be reviewed immediately with position to be filled as soon as possible.

Tags: Advertising, Communications, internship, Marketing, Media, Public Relations, Spokane, Writing

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

Interested in non-profit work, specifically within the field of development?  If so, consider applying for the Washington Trails Association paid part-time internship.

Various Responsibilities Include:

• Gift processing: record individual and corporate gifts in the ebase donor database and prepare thank you letters to donors (60%)
• Major giving program: help with year-end fundraising (editing, printing, mailing letters; facilitating personal contact between board members and donors) and planning of annual donor appreciation event (15%)
• Special appeals: help with editing, printing, mailing, and tracking results for year-end fundraising appeal (5%)
• Represent WTA at workplace giving campaign events (depending on qualifications and interest) (5%)
• Help maintain hard copy and electronic records for development department (10%)
• Other duties as directed (5%)

Application deadline is quickly approaching: August 28, 2009

For more information and apply, check out the posting here:http://www.wta.org/about/job-opportunities/development-assistant-intern

Tags: Communications, Development, Event Planning, Fundraising, internship, Non-Profit, Seattle

Insurance Brokerage firm is seeking an outgoing and driven candidate to travel the California area as a marketing representative. This position will be based out of their LA office, building business to business relationships. There will be great growth potential and advancement opportunities.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree; preferably in Marketing, Communications, Business or Public Relations. Must also possess an outgoing personality and sales aptitude. Some sales or customer service experience is helpful.

• Salary: 50k
• Full Benefits
• Travel expenses

For more information or to apply contact Marla Fruit at marla@aspen-personnel.com.

Tags: B2B, California, Communications, Hot Lead, Insurance, Los Angeles, Marketing, Public Relations, Sales