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Smoke Signals 5 APRIL 15,2007 kAAjjA ONAEElN is offering ndianpreneurship fi Native American Journey into business in (Sljmn,er 2007- This curriculum is story-based using Native American experiences as a basis for illustrating today's business principles. Oasscs Start June 27. dlasses will be held at the (jrand onde Educa tion )uilding. f you have questions, or would lilce to register for this class contact: Sheila Mcrber at 97 ' -22-2CH4 orONAtStlN OUcc at 50)-?o5-l , '(Hilars in- Tm -uar & h w ecso c Native American Applicants Sought For Hatfield Fellowship The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde announce that applications for the Mark O. Hatfield Congressional Fellowship are now available. Each year, a Hatfield Fellow serves as an intern for a member of Oregon's Congressional delegation. The Hatfield Fellow is selected from adult Native American applicants, who are enrolled members of a federally recognized Tribe in Oregon. If there are no qualified applicants from Oregon, enrolled members of federally recognized Tribes in Washington, Idaho, and Montana will be considered. The candidate will intern in Washington, D.C. for nine months and will receive a monthly stipend, relocation and travel expenses, and tuition for the American Political Science Association orientation. Deadline for applications is 5 p.m. April 20, 2007. Applicants will then be notified if they qualify for interviews. Late applications will not be accepted. Application packets may be obtained by contacting Louis King at Spirit Moun tain Community Fund 503-879-1462, email at louis.kinggrandronde.org, or by mail at 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347. The Fellowship honors Mark Hatfield for his accomplishments as a United States Senator, a former Governor of Oregon, and for his mentorship of many leaders in their own communities. Deadline is Friday, April 20, 2007. OVERVIEW: Spirit Mountain Casino is offering qualified Tribal candidates the opportunity to complete an internship in designed casino positions. Selected candidates will progress through a rota tion of duties and levels of responsibility all designed for a compre hensive learning experience that will prepare candidates for future opportunities in selected career fields. This internship is a paid, limited duration position. Player ServicesVIP Services Intern 18-24 month duration Basic computer skills, HSGED, 1 year work experience in ser vice or hospitality field andor college equivalent, must meet age requirement Internship rotation: Player Services Representative 1, Transpor tation Coordination, Special Events, Player Tracking; and transi tioning to VIP Services HostHostess working with Food & Beverage, Slots, Table Games and Lodge. Prerequisites Participation in the Internship Program requires that the indi vidual must: Be an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Meet age requirements and position qualifications Ability to obtain a high security Gaming License For more information and application contact: Sanda L. (Sam) Henny, Tribal Career Development Manager Spirit Mountain Human Resources Phone 1-800-760-7977 ext. 3896 or 503-879-3896 or cell 503-437-1344 Email: sam.hennyspiritmtn.com Apply on-line at www.spiritmountain.comemployment The Natural Resources Department of The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, in cooperation with Oregon Youth Conservation Corps, seeks 16 youth crew members for its Summer Youth Crew program. These positions are designed and funded for the purpose of providing enhanced opportunities for youth andor students. Youth Crew Member $8.00hour Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. approximately 8 weeks starting July 9, 2007 Duties: Work as a member of an eight-person summer youth work crew. Youth crew projects may include stream restorationenhance ment, trail and park maintenance, Native tree plantings, forest inven tory work, or other natural resource and community projects. Qualifications: Must be 16-19 years of age. Must have the ability or experience to safely and properly use hand tools. Must be in good physical condition and be able to work in rugged outdoor terrain. Interest or experience in natural resources related work help ful. Requirements: furnish own work boots and successfully complete pre-employment background check and drug test. Closing date: Friday, June 8, 2007 To apply: Complete a Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde employ ment application and return to The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Fish and Wildlife Department, P.O. Box 10, Grand Ronde, OR 97347, by the closing date. Applications may be obtained at www. grandronde.org, by then clicking on Employment and then clicking on Click here to download an application. If you have questions or need an application sent to you please call 503-879-2423. The Natural Resources Department of The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, in cooperation with Oregon Youth Conservation Corps, seeks one youth crew supervisor and two youth crew leaders for its Summer Youth Crew program. Youth Crew Supervisor $13-15hour Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Approximately 16 weeks, starting June 4, 2007 Duties: Schedule program tasks and activities, purchase crew sup plies and materials, organize campouts, and supervise two youth crew leaders and associated youth crews for up to ten weeks and assist the Fish and Wildlife Department with natural resource projects for ap proximately six weeks. Qualifications: Desire to work with youth and in natural resources. Must be in good physical condition and be able to work in rugged outdoor terrain. Experience in the proper use of hand tools. Good organization and communication skills. Supervisory experience preferred. Requirements: Work boots, valid driver's license, safe driving re cord and successful completion of pre-employment background check and drug test. Closing date: Friday, May 11, 2007. Youth Crew Leader F&W Intern $10.50-$13.00hour. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Approximately 14 weeks, starting June 18, 2007 Duties: Supervise and provide leadership to an eight-person sum mer youth work crew for eight weeks and assist the Fish and Wildlife Department for six weeks. Projects may include stream and riparian restorationenhancement, trail and park maintenance and construc tion, native vegetation plantings, habitat enhancement monitoring, and other natural resource and community projects. Qualifications: Desire to work with youth andor in natural re sources. Must be in good physical condition and be able to work in rugged outdoor terrain. Experience in the proper use of hand tools. Good communication skills Requirements: work boots, valid driver's license, safe driving record and must successfully complete pre-employment background check and drug test. Closing date: Thursday, May 24, 2007. To apply: Complete a Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde employ ment application and return to The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Fish & Wildlife Department, P.O. Box 10, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 by the closing date. Applications may be obtained at www. grandronde.org, by then clicking on Employment then Click here to download an application. If you have questions or need an application sent to you please call 503-879-2423.
