IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Free celebration of Skill Share Studio anniversary

The Skill Share Studio is hosting a Block Party Extravaganza on Friday, July 31st 4-10pm; NE Rodney Avenue will be closed from Shaver St. to Failing St.  Free mini-workshops as well as pottery wheels and clay will be offered, as well as live music (by the Tumblers & Cabbage), an art show, the City Repair Tea Horse, BBQ Picnic, stilters, live sketch gallery and more.  Join us for fun and food- bring your plate and a dish to share! This is an opportunity for people to learn more about the Skill Share Studio, a community-supported arts and sustainability education space located at 3969 NE Rodney Ave.

Bag & Baggage Productions would like to extend an exclusive offer to CNRG members, knowing how we all have tight budgets, to see our current outdoor Shakespeare production of Romeo & Juliet for FREE this weekend! We'd love for you to be our guest. Bring a picnic to enjoy before or during the show (no glass containers please). Sit in the shade, enjoy a picnic, take in a beautiful production of summer Shakespeare. What could be better?

Holly Hughes of the Oregonian calls the production ""Feisty... Refreshing... Strong... Urgent... Haunting... Evocative..." http://www.oregonlive.com/performance/index.ssf/2009/07/the_story_of_romeo_and.html

What's better than a summer street fair? A summer street fair with a FREE BBQ! We are heating up the courtyard this Saturday to celebrate with our neighbors during the Clinton Division Street Fair.

Join us in the courtyard from 12-3 as we grill up some dogs, heat up some buns, and lay out all the fixins!

Come hungry - we'll see you at the Co-op!

People's Food Co-op 3029 SE 21st Ave.

Call + Response: Craft Conversation- Rob Slifkin (Art and Humanities, Reed College) & Studio Gorm (Product Design, University of Oregon)

Saturday, July 25, 1 pm. Free and open to the public.

The Lab at Museum Of Contemporary Craft. 724 Northwest Davis Street, Portland.

United Way of the Columbia-Willamette has an opening for an Administrative Manager to manage, plan, and implement the Principal Combined Fund Organization’s responsibilities in support of the Combined Federal Campaign’s annual fund-raising efforts.  Additional info:  www.unitedway-pdx.org.  Forward cover letter and resume to [email protected], Reference Job #110.  An Equal Opportunity Employer.  Position closes 7/30/09. 

Employment

Janus Youth Programs has the following positions available. Janus is a nonprofit agency providing community-based services, including residential and shelter care, to youth referred by OYA and/or DHS, as well as homeless and street-dependent youth. We operate facilities in Oregon and in SW Washington. We are an agency that values diversity and values the contributions made by our staff in helping the youth we serve. All positions involve working together with strong, supportive teams to support and make a difference in a young person's life.

All positions are open until filled or stated otherwise. Postings updated 7/22/2009

Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East is seeking a talented individual to act as the AmeriCorps*VISTA Communication Coordinator.

Job Responsibilities:

Produce our quarterly printed Habitat Newsletter, as well as assist in the production of marketing and promotion materials.

Looking into salesforce.com's nonprofit program to use for a small elementary school, but am worried about the administration of the service being a huge burden for the small staff. Does anyone use it? What are the benefits/challenges? Any insights would be helpful on this program or other recommendations. Please email me back at fran(at)think-do-learn.com. Thanks!

Fran

Fran Loosen [email protected] Think-Do-Learn Collective

CFRE Exam Preparation Course SeriesThinking about taking the CFRE Exam? Classes begin July 29th! 

Life by Design NW with Centerpoint Institute

Life by Design NW proudly presents another interactive workshop by Carol Vecchio, Executive Director of Seattle’s Centerpoint Institute for Life and Career Renewal. Carol will guide you in developing your own vision statement and how to use that statement in all aspects of one’s life.

Whether you know exactly what you want or are still searching join us for this rewarding morning of developing direction and clarity.

Cost: $35.00 per person

Date: August 8, 2009 - 9:00am - 12:00pm

Event Location: PCC Central, 1626 SE Water St, Portland, (Across from OMSI)

Pre-registration is Required: http://www.lifebydesignnw.org/node/197

Human Resources is facinating. We're looking for an intern to learn how to run our HR front desk, answer general questions about paid and volunteer positions, handle confidential personnel files, assist candidates with the on-boarding process along with general office duties. What a great way to gain career experience or volunteer in an interesting field! This internship can be taken for school credit. Unpaid.

Qualifications: Must have excellent computer, organizational and communication skills. Must work well independently or on a team. Must be able to commit to helping 8 hours per week for six months during regular business hours.

Please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Forest Music Concert Series

Volunteers Needed Every Sunday in August

12:45pm-3:00pm

Join us for our Forest Music this year and help ensure that everyone safely finds a place to park without backing up traffic.  Volunteers wear a safety vest and use walkie-talkies to communicate.  It is a fun way to enjoy some sun and music while giving back to your community.

Contact: Amy Hoffman

The ReBuilding Center of Our United Villages is currently seeking Communications Volunteer for the fall. The individual will assist with trade show, and community event outreach. The volunteer will gain a strong understanding of the mission, values and services of Our United Villages. The volunteer will gain useful experience performing outreach in the community, connecting with a wide variety of people. This position offers an opportunity to hone your public speaking and communication skills as well as to gain a deeper and more thorough understanding of Our United Villages’ role as a community building organization.

Please follow this link for a more detailed description: http://tiny.cc/qDJ7P

The Columbia Slough Watershed Council needs your help for our 15th Annual Columbia Slough Regatta on Sunday, July 26th, 2009!  This annual celebration of the slough is the largest one-day paddle in Oregon. 

After reviewing the weather report for July, 26th (possibly 100 degrees!) it was decided that we should have a first aid/ CPR person on call.  We are looking for someone with a valid First Aid / CPR certification who would like to volunteer their time from 10:30am – 1:15pm making sure that all of our guests at the Regatta are safe and happy!  You will be provided with shade, snacks, delicious refreshments and a fabulous free t-shirt!

Are you looking for experience leading a non-profit group but don't have a huge amount of time?

Would you like to get involved in the future of transportation?

Come and get involved with educating people and promoting the future of electric vehicles!

The Oregon Electric Vehicle Association (www.oeva.org) is currently seeking an outgoing, people-oriented individual to set its vision and lead the organization.

This volunteer (unpaid) officer position requires a fairly low time comittment (8-9 hours a month) and involves running monthly meetings and answering e-mails from outside contacts.

You do NOT need to own an electric vehicle(EV) or know all the technical details of EVs; we have plenty of technical experts in the organization to assist you.