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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (April 1, 1997)
April 1, 1997 SMOKE SIGNALS 7 Small business classes in Portland ONABEN will offer the following classes in Portland pertaining to tribal member owned businesses: YOU & YOUR BUSINESS IDEA April 2 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. This short class focuses on helping you un derstand the requirements for success. You will discover the benefits and obligations of business ownership and un cover your personal goals. This class lays the foundation for Starting A Successful Business. The tuition is $ 10. STARTING A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS April 15 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. This class provides the framework for successful business start-up by assisting you in plan ning and writing a bankable business plan. The class is held weekly for ten weeks. Northwest Indian College credit is available. The tuition is $100, and provides five college credits through NIC. For more details, call Barbara Lake at Small Business at 879-2476 or 1-800-422-0232. Hotel General Manager ML Spirit Mountain Casino is seeking a Hotel General Man ager to join our management team. This position will be directly involved in the planning, design and development of a 100 room hotel to be completed by Fall 1997. The Hotel General Manager will oversee the entire hotel opera tion, ensuring efficiency and profitability while providing for the comfort and safety of guests and employees. Quali fied candidates should possess a BABS degree in a re lated field and 5 years of experience working directly in the hotelhospitality industry or hotel general manager ex perienced preferred. If you have supervisory and cus tomer service skills, we would like to hear from you. We offer a fast-paced team environment with an attractive benefit package and competitive salary. Please mail or fax cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: Spirit Mountain Casino, Attn: Staffing-Hotel General Manager, P.O. Box 39, Grand Ronde, OR 97347. Fax: (503)879-3081. MONDA YS from 9 to 1 1:30 a.m. April 7, 14, 21, or 28: Beginning Windows TUESDA YS from 9 to 1 1:30 a.m. April 1, 15, or 29: Beginning Word April 8 or 22: Beginning Excel WEDNESDA YS from 9to1 1:30 a.m. April 2, 9, or 30: Beginning GroupWise April 16: Beginning Power Point April 23: Advanced GroupWise THURSDA YS from 9:30 a.m. to noon April 3: Introduction of Networks April 10: Web Page Design THURSDA YS from 9 to 1 1:30 a.m. April 17 or 24: Power Point for Small Business FRIDA YS from 9 to 1 1:30 a.m. April 4 or 18: Beginning Internet April 1 1 or 25: Print Shop mmm&mmt Smoke Signals intern The staff of Smoke Signals will be hiring a high school or college student for a summer position. We are looking for a tribal member with an interest in journalism, graphics, desktop publishing, andor photography. This is a great chance to gain experience. Smoke Signals is also looking for contributing writers to cover a variety of events including community, casino, and tribal stories. Please send a writing sample or a letter stat ing your areas of interest to Tracy Dugan, Smoke Signals editor, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347. Or call her at 879-2254 or 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2254. Warehouse work NIKE, Inc. is still accepting applications for Wilsonville warehouse positions. If you have 3 to 6 months of ware house or related experience, contact Connie Holmes at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2267 for an application. Job service for veterans Attention to all veterans! Did you know that the Oregon Employment Department regularly sends a representative to Grand Ronde to help veterans find work? John Hudanish, a veterans' representative based at the department's McMinnville office visits Grand Ronde the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. His office is located in the Depot (TFAP). John has a lap-top computer which lets him connect with the Oregon Job Bank in Salem. This technology enables him to offer job referrals to just about any location in Or egon. It permits him to register applicants for work, write job orders, and match job-seekers with the jobs they are interested in. John can also discuss a broad range of state and federal benefits available for qualified veterans. Current job openings are posted weekly at the Commu nity Center and the Depot. John is a Vietnam veteran, and wants to help others find work. Stop in and visit, or call him at (503) 434-7579. This service is free of charge. RECEPTIONIST POSITION : 97-28 DEPARTMENT: Grand Ronde Gaming Commission CLOSING DATE: Friday, April 11, 1997 High school diploma or the equivalent with one year recep tionist, clerical or general office work experience. Employ ment is contingent upon successful completion of a back ground investigation. LICENSING SPECIALIST POSITION : 97-29. DEPARTMENT: Grand Ronde Gaming Commission CLOSING DATE: Friday, April 11, 1997 Minimum of three years of law enforcement experience. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. General knowl edge of investigative techniques and practices; knowledge of criminal procedure and the judicial process; knowledge of the LEDS system and terminology used; and some businessbook keeping experience helpful. Must have the ability to perform specific background checks assigned; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, out side agencies and businesses; ability to analyze law enforce ment intelligence data; ability to effectively communicate orally and prepare clear, concise and accurate reports; and follow verbal and written instructions. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT POSITION: 97-27 AREA: Tribal Housing Authority CLOSING DATE: Monday, April 14, 1997 Must possess an Associates degree in business administra tion or public administration with at least five years of closely related experience in affordable housing programs, office or program management, or general administration and finance. Valid Oregon driver's license and safe driving record; working knowledge of computer software skills, including word pro cessing and spreadsheet programs; experience with afford able housing programs andor development preferred; above average writing skills; Native American employees preferred; and knowledge of Native American culture required. PRESCHOOL PRINCIPAL POSITION: 97-30 WAGE: $11.00 per hour HOURS: Approximately 30 hours per week DIVISION: Education CLOSING DATE: Monday, April 14, 1997 Must possess an Associates degree in early childhood devel opment, or comparable experience. This person must be a sensitive and mature individual who is able to relate well to both children and adults. AFTERCARE GROUP LEADER YOUTH ACTIVITIES POSITION: 97-31 WAGE: $7.50 per hour HOURS: Approximately noon to 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday DIVISION: Education CLOSING DATE: Monday, April 14, 1997 Must be at least 21 years of age with a high school diploma or the equivalent. Must have experience working with chil dren. This person must have a warm and friendly personal ity, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, be able to relate well to children, and be willing to fulfill responsibili ties in accordance with the school's educational philosophy. HEALTH PROMOTION SPECIALIST POSITION : 97-24 SALARY: $2000-$2355 per month , DIVISION: Health and Human Services CLOSING DATE: Monday, April 14, 1997 Six months of post high school specialized trade or job skills training in health and wellness course work such as certified nursing training. Must possess a minimum of three years of work experience in a position such as medical assistant or nursing home patient attendant. Certified Nursing Assistant Training; First Aid and CPR Certificate; valid Oregon driver's license and safe driving record; CHR training; Native Ameri can employees preferred; and knowledge of Native American culture required. COMPUTER MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, April 15. 1997 Seeking in-house technician to provide personal computer equipment support. Responsibilities include assembly, test ing, installation, troubleshooting of P.C.'s; installing software and peripheral devices modems, printers, faxes; provide tele phone support of complex services; operating systems Novell and Unix in LAN & WAN environment. Must possess a mini mum of 1 8 months or more of trade of technical school, or an associates degree in computer science or related field; and possess over three years of work experience in computer main tenance on DOS, Windows 3.x required; Macintosh and Win dows 95 preferred; with a working knowledge of NetWare and NT desirable. i -
