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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.