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16 SMOKE SIGNALS DECEMBER 1, 2025 Reading volunteers needed Paid ad Children’s literacy nonprofi t SMART Reading is seeking volunteers to read with students weekly at Grand Ronde Head Start. Reading is an essential skill for kids, helping them start and stay on a path to success in school and beyond, according to a press release from the organization. “Volunteering with SMART Reading is a fun, meaningful way to impact kids right here in our community,” Michael Finlay, Interim Program Manager for SMART’s northwest area, said. “I regularly have volunteers tell me that the hour they spend at SMART is the best part of their week.” The time commitment is one hour per week. To learn more, contact 971- 634-1628 or visit www.SMARTReading.org. n 34 JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS CTGR EMPLOYMENT November 20, 2025 Position Title Grade Min. Start Wage Max Start Wage Closing Date 8 $24.60/hr. $31.84/hr. 12/01/2025 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Therapist 12 $74,901.04/yr. $96,316.53/yr. Until Filled Clinical Manager – Salem - GCR 14 $90,630.26/yr. $116,255.21/yr. Until Filled Cook – Adult Foster Care 5 $18.86/hr. $24.07/hr. Until Filled Cook – Early Childhood Education 5 $18.86/hr. $24.07/hr. Until Filled Emergency Assistance Programs Coordinator 8 $24.60/hr. $31.84/hr. 12/01/2025 Front Desk Dental Assistant - Updated 7 $22.36/hr. $29.00/hr. Until Filled Housekeeper - Swing 5 $18.86/hr. $24.07/hr. Until Filled Licensed Practical Nurse - Salem Detox - GCR 12 $36.01/hr. $46.31/hr. Until Filled Lodge Caregiver – Full Time (Variable Shifts) 7 $22.36/hr. $29.00/hr. Until Filled Lodge Caregiver – Part Time & On-Call (Variable Shifts) 7 $22.36/hr. $29.00/hr. Until Filled Lodge Caregiver – Full Time, Part Time & On-Call - Grave 7 $22.36/hr. $29.00/hr. Until Filled Maintenance Technician – Facilities Maintenance & Safety Technician Supervisor – Salem - GCR Mental Health Counselor – Sheridan - GCR 7 $22.36/hr. $29.00/hr. 11/24/2025 10 $29.76/hr. $38.39/hr. 12/01/2025 12 $74,901.04/yr. $96,316.53/yr. Until Filled Mental Health Therapist – Behavioral Health 12 $74,901.04/yr. $96,316.53/yr. Until Filled Until Filled Administrative Assistant – Social Services Milieu Safety Technician – Salem Detox – GCR 6 $20.75/hr. $26.42/hr. Nursing Supervisor - Salem Detox - GCR 13 $82,391.14/yr. $105,817.37/yr. Until Filled Physician – Health & Wellness 25 $226,851.26/yr. $330,026.39/yr. Until Filled Preschool Teacher 10 $29.76/hr. $38.39/hr. Until Filled Recovery House Program Manager – Sheridan - GCR 14 $90,630.26/yr. $116,255.21/yr. Until Filled Post Treatment Services Support Counselor 10 $29.76/hr. $38.39/hr. 11/24/2025 School Administration Coordinator – Limited Duration 12 $74,901.04/yr. $96,316.53/yr. 12/01/2025 Senior Lead Auditor 14 $90,630.26/yr. $116,255.21/yr. Until Filled Silviculture Coordinator 12 $36.01/hr. $46.31/hr. Until Filled Social Emotional Learning Specialist 13 $82,391.14/yr. $105,817.37/yr. Until Filled Teacher Aide/Bus Monitor – Part Time 5 $18.86/hr. $24.07/hr. Until Filled Temporary Pool 2 $16.00/hr. $16.00/hr. The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde offers generous benefits and competitive pay. POSTINGS ARE OPEN UNTIL FILLED & WILL BE REMOVED WITHOUT NOTICE * INTERVIEWS WILL BE GIVEN IN THE FOLLOWING RANKING ORDER: 1. Grand Ronde Tribal members. ( Qualified Grand Ronde Tribal members who show they meet the minimum qualifications of the position during the course of the screening and interview process will be given first consideration for hire and the recruitment process will end ) 2. Tribal member spouses, parents and/or legal guardians of Grand Ronde Tribal member children & current regular Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde employees. 3. External candidates including current Spirit Mountain Casino employees. Apply online at: www.grandronde.org SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO CAREERS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR NOVEMBER 20 th , 2025 POSTING TITLE Bar Porter Amore Restaurant Manager Assistant Food and Beverage Manager Casino Beverage Waitstaff (*Part-Time) Cook (Full-Time & *Part-Time) Count Operations Technician III Hotel Room Attendant (Full-Time & *Part-Time) IT Production Supervisor Table Games Dealer (Full-Time & *Part-Time) Uniform Attendant CLOSE DATE 12/04/2025 Until Filled Until Filled Until Filled Until Filled Until Filled Until Filled Until Filled Until Filled Until Filled WAGE/SALARY $18.29/hr. DOE $63,586.43/yr. DOE $48,329.22/yr. DOE $15.05/hr. + Tips $18.29/hr. DOE $25.45/hr. DOE $18.02/hr. DOE $83,914.69/yr. DOE $15.05/hr. + Tips $18.02/hr. DOE On-Site Job Fair with Goodwill and WorkSource December 10 th , 2025 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm $1,000 Hire-On Bonus All Positions $500 Referral Bonus SMC & CTGR Employees WHEN IT COMES TO SAVING MONEY, YOUR HOME HAS A LOT TO SAY. *Part-time employees are eligible for a 20% differential pay to their base wage if they are scheduled to work up to 29.99 hours per week. SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION ✓ SMGI adheres to a Tribal hiring preference policy for enrolled members of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon. ✓ Please reference the Job Description for job duties, qualifications, and required knowledge/skills. TAKE THE ONLINE HOME ENERGY ASSESSMENT To learn more, visit www.energytrust.org/assessment. employmentteam@spiritmtn.com employmentteam@spiritmtn.com Paid ad ✓ Job postings are updated every Friday with remaining and new positions; applications must be received by 5:00pm on the following Thursday to be considered. ✓ Incomplete applications will not be considered. ✓ All positions are eligible for an incremental Hire-on Bonus https://www.spiritmountain.com/careers Call (503) 879-3737 for application assistance.