[CNRG Daily Digest] Digest for December 11, 2014

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Digest for December 11, 2014 Events Jobs & Internships Nonprofit News Q & A Trainings Volunteering Digest Contents: Willamette West Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Open House 12/11/2014 Oregon BEST Program Associate Crisis Intake Specialist II Volunteer Coordinator at the World Affairs Council of Oregon #14-56 PT Payroll/AP Accountant Open Position: Russian Oregon Social Services (ROSS) ESL/Self Sufficiency Instructor Family Partner Community Manager - HUD Compliance Connect with Oregon as a SOLVE Leader - Free trainings now available! Help connect all of Oregon this April as a SOLVE IT project leader! AmeriCorps VISTA Member - Oregon Asset Building Corps Help Reorganize Warehouse - Lunch, Snacks and Awesome People Provided! Events Willamette West Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Open House 12/11/2014 When people think of Habitat for Humanity, they think of pounding nails and raising walls – which is great because we can’t sell homes until we build them. But, there are a lot of other volunteer opportunities available to those who don’t want to come out to the construction site or want to do more. On Thursday, December 11th at 12 pm, we will be holding an open house for those interested in learning about volunteer opportunities- including pounding nails. Read more ^Return to contents Jobs & Internships Oregon BEST Program Associate Oregon BEST seeks a versatile, results-oriented professional to join our team as the Program Associate.  Oregon BEST is a dynamic nonprofit organization with a staff of 7 FTE.  The Program Associate will support the Director of Commercialization Programs and other program directors in executing many of the key processes associated with funding and supporting startup companies commercializing clean technologies.  Process orientation and organization skills are critical. Read more ^Return to contents Crisis Intake Specialist II Digest topic: Jobs & Internships Information organization: Janus Youth Programs, Inc position summary: The Crisis Intake Specialist II provides referral, initial case coordination and advocacy for youth accessing the runaway and homeless youth system as well as youth referred by police. The position is responsible for providing initial screening to determine eligibility for services and referring youth to appropriate agencies. As part of the initial screening, the Crisis Intake Specialist will ensure youth follow through with referral by escorting youth or requesting staff assistance from referral agency. The Crisis Intake Specialist II also provides back-up support in answering the Child Abuse Crisis and Information hotline during designated times and documents all calls. Salary / Pay Rate: $12.50/hour Apply by: December 24, 2014 more info... ^Return to contents Volunteer Coordinator at the World Affairs Council of Oregon The Volunteer Coordinator will work closely with volunteers, interns, staff members and the public maintaining and improving volunteer engagement at the World Affairs Council. Successful candidates are self-motivated and well organized, mature and personable. As the Volunteer Coordinator you will gain marketable skills in the field of volunteer management, non-profit management, human resources and international relations. The VC’s role is to act as a liaison between staff, volunteers and the public providing administrative support and advancement for the Volunteer and Intern program at the Council.  Position available early in January, 2015.   Primary Responsibilities Read more ^Return to contents #14-56 PT Payroll/AP Accountant Digest topic: Jobs & Internships Information organization: Boys and Girls Aid of Oregon position summary: Primary duties include performing work that is directly related to the management/general business operations of the Agency. Must be available in the office to perform all work according to finance, including payroll schedules and deadlines. Processes, reviews and transmits payroll-related data such as employee timesheets, rate changes, direct deposits; responsible for all aspects of A/P processing such as verifying, coding and entering invoices, credit memos, expense reimbursements, preparing and coordinating 1099 information, etc. Must be able to provide appropriate services and interact appropriately with people from diverse socio-economic, racial, ethnic and other cultural groups. Salary / Pay Rate: $34,965.00-$41,958.00/yr. more info... ^Return to contents Open Position: Russian Oregon Social Services (ROSS) ESL/Self Sufficiency Instructor Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon's(EMO) Russian Oregon Social Services (ROSS) has the following open position. For more information about EMO please visit our website www.emoregon.org . Position: Russian Oregon Social Services (ROSS) ESL/Self Sufficiency Instructor TO APPLY: Send a brief cover letter and resume by 5 p.m. on Friday, December 19, to yha...@emoregon.org or fax to (503) 777-6545. PURPOSE: To provide effective, culturally specific self sufficiency and English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction to Russian-speaking women. ACCOUNTABILITY: To the mission and goals of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) as determined by the Board of Directors, and as administered by the Executive Director and his/her delegates. Read more ^Return to contents Family Partner Digest topic: Jobs & Internships Information organization: NAMI Multnomah position summary: The Family Partner provides peer support to parents and caregivers of children enrolled in Multnomah Wraparound. The Family Partner works to assist family/caregivers and natural supporters to successfully engage and participate in Wraparound to optimize the mental health services the child is receiving. In general, a peer support specialist is defined as having the ability to use personal life (lived) and professional knowledge/skills to teach, empower, advocate, model and support families. Salary / Pay Rate: $15/hour Apply by: January 3, 2015 more info... » 2 attachments ^Return to contents Community Manager - HUD Compliance Digest topic: Jobs & Internships Information organization: REACH Community Development position summary: REACH has a full time (40 hours a week) position for a newly renovated building in Downtown Portland. This building serves the elderly and disabled populations. Prior experience working with these groups is preferred. Salary / Pay Rate: 34,000 - 41,900 Apply by: January 3, 2015 more info... ^Return to contents Nonprofit News There are currently no Nonprofit News posts. ^Return to top Q & A There are currently no Q & A posts. ^Return to top Trainings Connect with Oregon as a SOLVE Leader - Free trainings now available! SOLVE is committed to bringing Oregonians together to enhance our environment and build a legacy of stewardship and that mission starts with YOU! Check out our upcoming trainings and register to save your space – you can learn how to plan and implement your own community project, the ins and outs of watershed basics and more! Upcoming Training Dates Read more ^Return to contents Volunteering Help connect all of Oregon this April as a SOLVE IT project leader! SOLVE is currently accepting project applications for Oregon's largest Earth Day event, SOLVE IT. Read more ^Return to contents AmeriCorps VISTA Member - Oregon Asset Building Corps Description: VISTA members commit to one full year of fulltime service to their communities. This term will run from Feb 2015-Feb 2016. Members receive the following benefits: Living allowance of $11,440, delivered every two weeks in installments of approximately $440 (pre-tax). Please note that VISTA members are not permitted to supplement the living allowance with outside income. 10 days paid sick leave and 10 days paid vacation per year. Choice of education award of $5,640 or end of service stipend of $1,500 upon successful completion of service. Coverage under a health benefit program. Childcare, relocation assistance, deferral and interest payment on qualified student loans, if eligible for each. Read more ^Return to contents Help Reorganize Warehouse - Lunch, Snacks and Awesome People Provided! Impact NW is reorganizing its warehouse and needs strong volunteers to help with the heavy lifting. Lunch, snacks and space heaters will be provided! Read more ^Return to contents

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