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'Jflortlanb (Ohseruer November 06, 2002 Concordia Looking Good C lassifieds / B ids S ocial S ervices The Vancouver Housing Authority has an immediate opening for a fu ll-tim e M entor Program Coordinator. This position is prim arily respon sible for developing and implementing a youth m entoring program by recruiting, screening, training and retaining volunteers; recruiting and enrolling youth; monitoring youth-mentor matches; engaging all relevant parties to resolve emergent issues; and providing ongoing trainingfor mentors and regular social activities for youth, m entors and fa m ilies. The primary purpose of this program is to prevent juvenile delinquency, decrease high school dropout rates and improve academic performance of middle-school youth living in VHA-subsidized housing. Develop and maintain community partnerships. Contracts Com pliance Specialist The Department of Business and Com m unity S ervices has an o pening for a C ontracts Com pliance Sp ecia list. The person in th is position will perform audits, training, and reporting necessary to ensure county-wide compliance with the Chair's Diversity Initiative as it relates to contracting. Page B5 continued from Front turner service manager. The com pany is also committed to public service. It has a budget for rt5 >3 the donation of goods to non-prof its and worthy causes. Much o f the store’s products P A R K IN G F A C IL IT Y O p e ra to r come from local farmers and pro ducers in the Willamette Valley. Imm ediate full and part-time open J.C. Kizak, a longtime Concordia ings. Seeking dep end able, well- resident and community activist, groomed, positive Individuals. says she visits the market several $8.00 + Starting wage Overtime/advancement potential Medical & Dental, 401K avail. Drug test/Background Check New hires must have acceptable documentation to confirm both identity and eligibility to work. Apply 12:00-12:30 PM, Tues & Thurs at City Center Parking 130 SW Stark, Portland times a week. “I like it a lot,” she says. "The service people are ex tremely helpful and friendly. They have nice wide aisles and their prices are competitive. They even set out water for pets to drink when it gets really hot.” Kizak and another local commu nity activist (who preferred not to be named) see New Seasons and nearby Kennedy School as sym bols o f a new Concordia neighbor hood: the transformation of empty or poorlyused properties into vi brant and productive use. “1 think the neighborhood’s re ally improving,” the second activ ist said. "It all started when the M c M e n a m n in s (o p e ra to rs o f K ennedy School) and the arts shops moved in. The new busi nesses are definitely an asset. T hey’ve brought a lot to the neigh borhood.” “The changes are all to the good,” Kizak said. Song Dedicated to Police Shooting Victim A ctiv ist sin g e r-so n g w rite r Kathleen Juergens, has released her self-p ro d u ced deb u t CD single, “W elcom e to A m erica” or “B ienvenido a A m irica.” T he CD co n tain s S panish and E nglish versions o f a folk ballad Juergens wrote in memory o f Josi Santos V ictor Mejia Poot, the Mexican immigrant killed by Portland police during a d istu r bance inside a psychiatric hos pital last year. The CD single is being sold as a benefit, with all profits go ing to im m igrants’ rights and farm w orker groups. The salary is $18.43 - $22.66 per hour. Multnomah County offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and other e lig ib le dependents, life insurance, long-term disability, In te rn a tio n a l com pany s e eks EAP (Em ployee Assistance M o tiv a te d In d iv id u a ls to Program ), and fu lly paid WORK IN HOME Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree participation in PERS (Public Full Training, free Booklet from an accredited college or Employee Retirement System). Samuel Davila is the guitarist for the recording "Welcome to university with major course work Employees share in the cost of America, ” a tribute to Josi Mejia Poot, who died by police in social work or related field, medical and dental insurance. gunfire during a disturbance at a Portland psychiatric hospital. vvww. 1234yoursuccess.com MSW preferred, and one year A complete application packet is experience working with youth, required. Please see the job e sp e cia lly youth at risk, or announcement for the position. recruiting and retaining volunteer, Ap plicatio n m aterials are or w orking with diverse availab le at populations. Knowledge of Child w w w .co.m ultnom ah.or.us or developm ent, excellen t information on how to obtain by o rgan izatio n a l sk ills, I can be calling Multnomah County Job com m unicate c le a rly and ( FORMERLY CHUCK HINTON'S) Hotline at (503) 988-5035 or concisely, both orally and in an independent (503) 988-5170 TTY for the w riting. Experience and /or hearing impaired. Please apply by Catering & Take-Out thinker here." comfort with public speaking. November 15, 2002. Bilingual Russian or Spanish O ur S pecialty : Jesse Equal Opportunity Employer highly desired. Knowledge of Lead Nuclear Med Technologist R eal H ickory S moked B ar -B-Q Clark County resources and Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital Executive Director, Sandwiches * Salads services preferred. Establish and PCC Foundation • Chicken • Pork Ribs maintain effective relationships LEGACY • Beef Ribs To learn more, please visit our website or contact Legacy with those contacted in the course # 0 2 /0 3 -887A Health System Employment Services at (503) 415 5405. of work. Salary range $2,333 - Portland Community College 2,666 per month with excellent The Executive Director of Portland benefits. Community College Foundation is Interested applicants should call responsible for the overall Learn about job openings Open 1 lam -10pm the Vancouver Housing Authority management and leadership for Monday through Saturday at (360) 694-2501 ext. 9702 or the foundation including planning, available now. and I pm to 8 pm Sunday (503) 289-5593 ext. 9702 or e- budgeting, im plem enting and Call 503-215-5770 or visit the mail hrvha@vhausa.com to obtain evaluating activities to raise, Providence Employment Center, required application materials. To acknowledge and distribute gifts 1235 NE 47th Avenue, Suite 200 apply for this position, please from the private sector to the & You also can apply online at submit the VHA application form, College. The Executive Director SATURDAY and supplemental questionnaire, provides leadership and guidance w w w .p ro v id e n c e .o rg résumé, cover letter summarizing to all volunteer fundraisers, both ew ocation pertinent q u a lifica tion s and within PCC and outside of PCC P rovidence | Health System experience, and professional and acts as a key public 5 4 1 0 N .E . 3 3 rd 5 0 3 -2 8 8 -3 8 3 6 references to; Human Resources spokesperson for the college. Department, Job MPC 11/02, Requires bachelor's degree in Providence Health System is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action VANCOUVER HOUSING B usiness, M anagem ent, employer. Pre-employment drug and health screens are required. AUTHORITY, 2500 Main Street, Marketing or other field conducive Vancouver, WA 98660. Résumés to fu n d raisin g. Additio na l without applications will not be experience performing the duties accepted. Completed applications of the position may substitute for must be received In the VHA offices by the degree requirement on a year- 5:00 p.m., Monday, November 18, fo r-ye a r basis. Required 2002. experience includes; a minimum Check out our current openings: of five years of fund raising LOTTERY EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER experience, preferably at the OL177333, Contracts Officer director level. Experience in Housing Program Manager OL177358, Copy/Design Generalist This senior level position is Foundation Board development, OL177361, Internal Auditor 2 giving, personal responsible for the Neighborhood annual (sonic restrictions apply) OL177362, Database Analyst Housing Program’s performance solicitation of major gifts, capital OL177375, Human Resources Generalist, plann in g and' through im plem entation and cam paign Limited Duration im plem entation, vo lu n te er management of single-fam ily OL177376, Support Specialist production teams. Successful training and estate planning. candidate will have advanced, in- Proven successful fundraising depth knowledge of management record, with extensive knowledge and leadership practices, of all aspects of private funding. JobLine: (503) 540-1328 in clu ding dem onstrated Fundraising experience in an educational non-profit setting knowledge and expertise in team The Oregon Lottery is an equal opportunity, Affirmative 4 5 4 2 N E M .L .K . J r B lvd development and management. preferred. Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. Bachelors degree in Sa lary range: $53,641 to management, business or public $80,462. Closes: November 22, administration, finance or related 2002. For com plete position subject or ten years of progressive details, visit our web site at http;/ experience in mortgage finance, / www.pcc.edu/hr/jobs.htm. To loan production or public/private request the required application lending partnerships. Six years The Multnomah County Health Department’s p a c k e t by U.S. m ail, e-m ail: experience in residential I eadl inc can help. pccjobs@pcc.edu, or call (503) mortgage loan origination and 978-5857. PCC is an AA/EEO production, or federal housing 3213 NEMLKJR BLVD In s titu tio n . ’ I earn where lead can he found and how to program adm inistration with contri il it DOYOUNEEDAPHONENOW77? in cre asing su p e rviso ry and ( n t information on where children can ha\e management responsibilities, C lerical Support / Receptionist CALL503-288-9180 Wood tests tor lead poisoning pre fe rab ly in a team -based Do you have excellent computer skills? Are you an independent organization. I mil out what \<>u cap dn i f . | k t a j j ' th in k er that can work in Is i \ posed to li.nl 1. Purchase your first $30 airtime card Position closes November 15,2002. partnership with others? Can you 2. Pay a $15 activation fee A p p lica tio n , supplem ental multi-task and prioritize? Have question, and job description office 3. Give us your name and address experience with available at w w w .pdc.ut/lob» or receptionist background? If so, and enjoy your new Phone you can pick up an application then you are the perfect candidate Name packet at; for this full-time position with our fast paced, fun organization! $10 Portland Development Commission per hour + benefits. Send your 1900 SW Fourth Ave., Suite 7000 Phone#. resume to: HR, Girl Scouts - Portland, OR 97201 ’ •p h o n * conre» with 1 00 peak mins. O r2 5 0 off peak Columbia River Council, PO Box Longdistance», caltor Id, and If outside the Portland metro area, 2427, Lake Oswego, OR 97035 ( \ i i 11 n Equal please call our job hotline at (503) by N ovem ber 15. M U LTN O M A H 823-3463 and request a packet. Opportunity Employer. Committed COUNTY to Diversity. EEO employer. 1-888-601-8337 CANNON'S RIB EXPRESS A better career could be yours! 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