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Winter Career Fair 2005 - Government Agencies Table 34 25 50 33 38 44 17 26 20 59 Organization City of Portland Bureau of Human Resources City of Portland Fire Bureau Oregon Army National Guard Peace Corps U.S. Air Force ROTC U.S. Army Recruiting U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Marine Corps Officer Selection Office U.S. Navy USDA Forest Service Profile of Organization The Portland Police Bureau is Oregon’s largest law enforcement agency and a national leader in community policing. Officers work closely with the city’s 96 neighborhoods in varied assignments: transit, gangs, mounted patrol, investigations and youth programs. Portland Fire and Rescue has been serving the citizens of Portland since 1883, and we’re now the largest provider of pre-hospital medical care in the State of Oregon. The Army National Guard is a reserve military service offering many compatible engaging opportunities. We provide leadership training and experience and part-time jobs with full-time benefits. 75% tuition assistance, up to $479 per month education assistance, $150 per month pay, and up to $7,000 enlistment bonus. Peace Corps volunteers serve in over 70 countries worldwide with a mission of meeting the needs of developing countries and promoting cultural understanding. Volunteers gain valuable experience in a variety of fields including health, environment, business, education, agriculture, non-profit development, and much more. Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps offers state-of-the art job training at managerial/supervisory levels in a variety of career fields for those interested in obtaining an Air Force active-duty officer’s commission upon graduation. The U.S. Army is made up of committed Enlisted soldiers and Officers serving to protect America’s freedom and to preserve the peace. The U.S. Army is an instrument of National Policy, which has been called on numerous times to do various tasks worldwide. The US Coast Guard is a branch of the US Armed Forces, under the jurisdiction of the US Department of Homeland Security. The Coast Guard is responsible for Search and Rescue (SAR) and Maritime Law Enforcement. Offering careers in the military as an Officer. Some of the fields of employment are: Aviation, Naval Flight Officer. Law, and many other occupations. We are looking for motivated individuals who desire the opportunity to join a fast-paced, dynamic work force and help lead it into the future. Countless opportunities to travel and merit-based advancement. If you are ready for challenge, then we have the job for you. We are a multicultural and diverse organization. Employees work in a caring and nurturing environment where leadership is shared. All employees are respected, accepted, and appreciated for their unique and important contribution to the agency. __Job Description __ As a Police Officer with the Portland Police Bureau, you are part of a diverse agency committed to community policing and providing quality police services. You will be a: Problem solver - Working with community members on problems to help make their neighborhoods safer; Peace keeper - Team member; Leader - participating in training and assignments to build your skills. Firefighter positions and various support positions. Medical specialist; Military Police; Military Intelligence; Computer Analyst; Infantry; Transportation; Chemical Specialist; Administrative Specialist. Peace Corps assignments include those relating to environment, business, urban planning, education, community development, health and many others. Serving the US Air Force as a Commissioned Officer. The U.S. Army is hiring individuals to serve in too areas: Enlisted, Officers (OCS), and Warrant Officers (WOFT). Within the Enlisted area, you can choose from over 200, at least one in your degree field. Within the OCS branch, we are hiring individuals to serve as branch managers in one of 16 branches. If you have a four-year college degree and meet the age physical and moral requirements, you may apply for OCS. As a professional lawyer, engineer or maritime graduate, you may also qualify for a Direct Commission. Naval Aviator/Fighter Pilots, Naval Flight Officers, Law Officer positions, Ground officer positions available. The officer candidate school is a high intensity summer internship for 6 to 10 weeks. After completion of the Officer Candidate School, all positions offer financial assistance for college. We have positions that offer $2300 - $2500 per month to students who are within 2 years of completing a Bachelor’s degree. Ecologist, Geologist, Social Scientist Winter Career Fair 2005 - Non-Profit Organizations Table 39 32 31 54 30 52 Organization Americorps NCCC Camp Sealth (Camp Fire USA) INROADS/Oregon, Inc. Oregon Community Credit Union Teach for America YMCA Camp Coleman _Profile of Organization AmeriCorps*NCCC requires an intense, ten-month, full-time commitment by young people aged 18-24 year-olds. The program is residential, team-based, and modeled after the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s and the U.S. military. Members serve in teams of 10-12 individuals and are assigned to projects throughout the region served by their campus. Camp Sealth, founded in 1920, serves youth in the Puget Sound region with up to date outdoor recreational and educational programs. This residential camp focuses on small group living, camper planning and integrating campers with mild to moderate special needs. We serve thousands of youth each year on 400 acres of forest and wetlands with one and half miles of waterfront on Vashon island. The premise of INROADS is to develop talented students of color and place them in business and industry through paid internships that focus on career development. Oregon Community Credit Union is the state’s third largest credit union with approximately $675 million dollars in assets, 82,000 members, 7 branches in the Eugene/Springfield area, 1 branch in Salem, and plans for another branch in Salem by March of 2005. Oregon Community ranked in the Top 20 on the Oregon’s Best 100 Companies to work for in 2003 and we are continually striving to make this the best place to work in Oregon! Teach For America is the national corps of outstanding and diverse recent college graduates who commit two years to teach in under-resourced urban and rural public schools. Over the past 11 years, nearly 6,000 talented and dedicated individuals have joined Teach For America. Camp Colman YMCA is a non profit organization with the purpose of providing children an adventure filled educational experience in the outdoors. Camp Colman is located on 97 acres of forested beach front property overlooking the Olympic Mountains. We provide challenge course, waterfront, archery, crafts, sports, marine, sciences, arts and climbing wall opportunities for children ages 6-17 in a co-ed environment. Job Description Americorp NCCC Corps Member: Join AmeriCorps*NCCC, a team-based community service program for 18-24 year olds. Commit to 10 months of full-time service and receive room and board, an education award of $4725 and much more. Serve in one of five AmeriCorps*NCCC campuses. Meet the needs of communities throughout the US in areas such as environment, education, unmet human needs and disaster relief. Check out this unique service opportunity to travel and learn! www.americorps.org/nccc Summer positions: cabin counselors, unit leaders, rovers, and program specialists for adventure tripping, inclusion, counselor in training, dining hall, waterfront, horseback riding, kitchen, archery, challenge course, crafts, nature, sailing, health care. College interships available. Requirements: 18 years and older, one year of college for most posisitons; experience with kids; creativity, energy and flexibility; and current CPR/ first aid. INROADS Retail Management Institute (RMI) - a full-time, paid, summer internship with hands-on development and training opportunities for college freshmen or sophomore minority students with a strong interest in Retail Management. RMI was developed in response to research confirming major growth in the retail sector of the economy and the need for diversity throughout stores in management. Teller: To promote Oregon Community Credit Union’s products and services with our Membership. Assists members with financial transactions and account inquiries. Acts as a trusted advisor in recommending appropriate products and services to our members. Corps Members/K*12 Teachers: Candidates of all backgrounds and majors encouraged to apply. No educational coursework or certification required. Seeking positions in camp management, program management, staff supervision, lifeguards, sailing instructors, and counselors. Internships can be developed to fit your needs. Ongoing employment in the fall is possible. Employment includes room and board as well as bi-weekly pay, great sunsets, opportunities to play off Puget Sound, and a great community of diverse staff to share your summer with. For more information on the participating organizations, log on to the Career Center website: h ttp://uocareer. uoregon.edu
