Yes, I am still in the rainy (but beautiful) Emerald City of Seattle working with employers in finalizing the details of the 2010 Treks. 

Before I announce the newest participant, I have to share a little “fun” fact about myself: I love Michael Jackson music.  I do.   His music is always fun to dance to and no matter what “mood” I am in, I always get cheered up.  That is why I was left speechless when I actually got to see his glove in person.  Where, you might be wondering did I spot this piece of Pop Culture history?  At our newest excursion host: The Experience Music Project.

This excursion will include a tour of the museum along with Q&A from panelists answering what it really looks like to work for a non-profit.  All majors are encouraged, especially HR, Public Relations, Marketing, Education as the EMP has internships within those fields.  Not in those fields of study?  That’s okay, EMP would also be happy to meet with an interest in non-profit, event planning or development.

Registartion begins this Friday!  Stay tuned for more details.

Note: Corporate excursions are  made available exclusively for Gonzaga students (both undergraduate and graduate levels).  Alumni and friends of the university are encouraged to attend the networking social as well as the Career Fair.  More information to come.

Tags: Events, GAMP, Internships, Marketing, Non-Profit, Public Relations, Seattle, Treks

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tags: Advertising, College of Arts and Science, Communication, internship, Marketing, Portland, Public Relations, Social Media, Summer, Tech Savvy