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From Mac Pritchard Communications:



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 1) Portland-based White Bird Dance is hiring a marketing manager to handle both external communications and also graphic design of marketing materials. Salary commensurate with experience; benefits include health care subsidy. Applications are due no later than Friday, July 10. Position begins August 3.

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More Jobs

 Yes, the economy is not great.  But it does not mean there are no jobs available!

Qualifications:

· Proficiency in web technologies: XHTML, CSS, ActionScript (AS3) and JavaScript

· Experience with Flash: Framing, Layouts and Animations.

· Clear understanding of the W3C development standards

· Web Development Languages: PHP or ASP.NET

· Video Editing and Optimization

· Required to have working knowledge of MS Office and Adobe CS3, especially Illustrator, Flash, and Fireworks.

· Need leadership and teamwork skills. Ability to define tasks, organize complex projects and meet deadlines.

The position will be part-time during the summer between 25-30 hours. During the school year the ideal candidate will be able to work between 8-15 hours a week.

Excellent role for anyone that is looking to gain some valuable hands on experience in the real world while finishing up school!

Compensation: DOE

Learn more and apply via www.CampusPoint.com or email your resume to Elizabeth at elizabeth@campuspoint.com.

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The Marketing Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating with staff, drafting proposals, and for final production for submittal to both private and public sector clients. The skills necessary to perform effectively as part of the proposal team include project research, technical writing and layout, team organization, desktop publishing, graphic design, and production. Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, and PhotoShop will be necessary.

 The Marketing Coordinator will also be responsible for marketing administration support, such as tracking leads/projects/markets, updating and preparing new marketing materials, maintaining our project information and resumes. The primary strength that is required is technical writing with a genuine interest in the A/E world.

Minimum Requirements:

· B.A. in Marketing, English, Business, or Journalism (a combination of education and direct experience with a major A/E firm will be considered)

· Collaborative approach to working with a variety of personalities.

· Ability to self-manage, effectively multi-task, and prioritize work to meet multiple deadlines.

· Excellent English language skills for writing and proofreading.

· Ability to work with people in-house, as well as clients, other consultants, agency staff, contractors, with an understanding of our goals in marketing and Gracious and diplomatic interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

· Risk awareness in writing and editing.

· Creativity and willingness to think outside the box to help Project Managers' express ideas to meet client expectations.

· MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

· Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator and PhotoShop

Compensation: $17/hr

Learn more and apply via www.CampusPoint.com or email your resume to Ross at ross@campuspoint.com. 

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Join the web development team and play a primary role in solving problems, building solutions, designing and building tools and web applications primarily in a PHP/MySQL environment. This position calls for a dedicated software engineer who works well on a small, fast-paced team. The PHP Software Engineer is expected to take a problem statement or requirement set and develop prototypes, systems and solutions in predictable times. The PHP Software Engineer must be able to rise up to meet a challenge with technical knowledge, creative thinking, open-mindedness and enthusiasm. Someone self-driven to learn, create, refine and share.

Personal Requirements:

· Exceptional multi-tasking skills

· Friendly team player who is willing to lead, listen and invest in positive criticism

· Ability to communicate effectively, relay tasks, and set agendas

· Strong attention to detail for all facets of work

· Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with the desire to learn new skills

· Ability to self manage and prioritize work items

Technical Requirements:

· BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, Math or Physics

· Hands-on experience in software development

· Solid foundation in computer science essence fundamentals, including data structures, programming languages, algorithms, software engineering, database theory, and operating systems

· Advanced skills for software design and development using PHP

· Demonstrated experience with object oriented software design and development in PHP

· Strong knowledge of query design and optimization and database scheme design, preferably in MySQL

· Demonstrated experience with source code control procedures and environments

· Hands-on experience with JavaScript and a JavaScript Library, preferably jQuery

· Knowledge of Linux, including configuration, installation and administration of LAMP environments (Apache, PHP and MySQL)

· Ability to create technical design documentation

· Some Python/Django experience would be a plus

· Experience developing code for high traffic sites a plus

Compensation: There is a competitive salary, commission plan, medical, dental, an exceptional work environment, challenging work, and other benefits.

Learn more and apply via www.CampusPoint.com or email your resume to Hirav at hirav@campuspoint.com. 

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Web Developer Job at the Columbian

 All of you on LinkedIn can see this job posting for a Web Developer at the Columbian:

http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestionAndAnswers=&discussionID=4270394&gid=2002555&trk=EML_anet_qa_ttle-cDhOon0JumNFomgJt7dBpSBA

If you are not on LinkedIn, this is a good reason to be.



And here are jobs posted on Mac's List.  Several are perfect for DTC students:

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Social Media Job

 Check this out:



http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105188960



--Dene

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About Job Searches, from Careerbuilder.com

 All of you DTC-ers, read this article from Careerbuilder.com about the 25 things folks do to NOT get a job:  http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/worklife/06/15/job.search.sabotage/index.html

It offers some helpful hints and suggestions.  In this economy, any edge can be THE EDGE you need.  So, pay attention!

--Dene

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Jobs

To see this newsletter from where these jobs came, go to:  http://tinyurl.com/nxn8wc



1) The City of Portland is hiring a manager for Healthy Working Rivers.  Annual salary is $83,470 - $113,131.  Position closes June 12.

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Social Media Workshops!

 <img src="http://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/programs/dtc/social-media-workshops.jpg">

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Campus Point Jobs

 Here are three positions advertised via Campus Point:



1.  SEO/Internet Marketing Intern

-       This is an amazing opportunity for the right candidate that is looking to gain some great hands on experience with a startup company in Portland!

-       This position will be paying $10/hr. 

-       To learn more or apply today go to www.CampusPoint.com or email Hirav at hirav@campuspoint.com. 

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

- Manage Search Engine Optimization (SEO) efforts.

- Support and coordinate social media strategies.

- Driving and improving traffic to the website

- Other duties as assigned.



The following skills are required:

- Knowledge of white hat SEO/SEM methods and best practices

- Must know how to do a keyword analysis

- Must be willing to do the details – very detail oriented

- Experience with Social Media networks for businesses - Twitter, MySpace, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.

- Analytical thinker - able to come up with solutions - Problem solver

- Quick learner - self motivated and able to multitask

- Have creativity and marketing knowledge

- Must be a team player

- You must be able to work independently



This is a position that you will be working remotely meaning that you will be working from home!



If you're interested Apply ASAP!!

Compensation: $10/hr

Learn more and apply via www.CampusPoint.com or email your resume to Hirav at hirav@campuspoint.com.

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2.  Web Designer

-       Perfect role for anyone that is looking for a challenge!

-       This position will be DOE

-       To learn more or apply today go to www.CampusPoint.com or email your resume and cover letter Elizabeth at elizabeth@campuspoint.com. 

Job Duties:

Collaborate with team members on new features and design requirements. Develop and implement solutions to streamline content delivery on the corporate website. Manage requirements, usability, and overall user experience, including design, look and feel, and workflow of website.



Responsibilities:

·  Graphics Production for online properties

·  Template Design

·  Flash Production & Development

·  Front end development (JavaScripting, CSS, XML, xHTML)



Required Skills:

·  Highly motivated and independent, well organized and detail oriented, strong problem solving skills

·  Strong listening, written, verbal and telephone

·  Experience working on websites

·  Technologies: Photoshop; Flash; ActionScript; Dreamweaver; Visual Studio; xHTML; JavaScript; CSS; XML ; content management tools



Design Skills:

Understanding of good composition design (layout design); web template management - master templates, content templates; web site design patterns; web usability; web production.



Web site based off the seven principles of ZEN; seven shields:

1) Know Wonder(about the company)

2) Wonder about Us?(bios and pics),

3) The Wonder of Wonder Drink (Origin)

4) Health Benefits

5) Products with descriptions and nutritional panels

6) Green and Global( tea recycling and using free trade ingredients)

7) Taste(address pasteurization)

Compensation: DOE

Learn more and apply via www.CampusPoint.com or email your resume and cover letter to Elizabeth at elizabeth@campuspoint.com.

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Software Trainer

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Jobs

 JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR CYBERFIND.INFO

CyberFind.info is a new venture with two founders one of which came from the technology field and co-founded a technology company with John Sculley, former CEO of Apple Computers and Pepsi.  The venture also includes a group of top notch sales personnel that came from the Phone Directory and Internet Yellow Pages industry.  Most of what we are doing cannot be disclosed at this time but the positions we are looking for can.  Most of the positions we are looking for are independent contractors whereby you can work for home in a virtual environment.  There are also full time positions available in University Place, WA.

General Website Designers (Independent Contractor)

There are two different classes of website designers.  The first class represents people who have the ability to design websites quickly.  They must be versed in PHP, some Java scripting (but cut and paste and modify is acceptable).  They need to understand the concept of META TAGS and ALT META TAGS.  They do not have to be experts for the General category and some training will be provided.  Websites will be designed from simple 3-4 page sites to robust high page county sites.  Experience required in the Adobe Suite of software for web development and Photo Shop treatments.  These websites will be charged a pre-packaged rate scheme from low cost to high. Project based compensation.

Lead Manager (Full Time) 

CyberFind is looking for an innovative, cross-functional digital media professional that excels in incorporating website and graphic design to deliver accurate results. You must be able to work in a creative and collaborative environment where customer service, marketing and technical skills can contribute to the overall goal of the organization.

This position will supervise General Website Designers and put the finishing touches on advertiser postings in the areas of the TITLE, DESCRIPTION, and KEYWORD/KEYPHRASE META TAGS.  This position will also be responsible for other administrative functions related specifically to job.

This person must possess all of the skills a Generalist has and more.  More information will be shared on position during interview. Salary to be negotiated.

Customer and Sales Support Professional (Full Time)

This position is a phone position that will support the sales force in the field.  It will involve visiting requested websites and giving quick appraisals of that website regarding the META TAGS, current position placement on Google, and other helpful information as required by sales.  We will train for this position. Salary to be negotiated.

Call 206.235.4222

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Pritchard Communications Job Announcements

 Guys,



Check out this newsletter for some very nice jobs in the area:  http://tinyurl.com/oaoqf9



This summer, I will also offer a resume workshop for DTC students.  MIS students are also  welcome to join in.  I noticed when looking at your resumes that some of you had produced 3-page resumes, or listed your High School . . . .  We need to get them in good shape.



--Dene

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