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TECHNOLOGY
NEWS:
SIX
DEGREES OF SEPARATION ON THE NET. The parlor game "Six
Degrees of Separation" (based on the idea that you're only
six friends distant by telephone call to anyone in the world) is
the idea behind new companies like Visible Path and Spoke, which
examine social networks on the Internet to see who-knows-whom. By
scanning information in electronic calendars and address book to
find networks of friends or correspondents, the software is able
to answer questions such as "Is there anyone I know who knows
someone who could get me through to Arnold Schwarzenegger?"
Jay Ziskrout, the chief operating officer of a music publishing
company, enthuses: "I was actually blown away. Instead of sending
a mass e-mail to my whole office -- or walking around to everyone
saying, 'Do you know this person? Do you know so-and-so?' -- this
is really a great way of doing it." David Gilmour, founder
of Tacit Knowledge Systems, agrees: "I think something really
big is about to unfold here. Within five years, software that chases
around and picks up the bread crumbs you leave behind, and does
so for the benefit of you as an individual, will be ubiquitous."
Hewlett-Packard is already exploring whether cell phones could perform
similar information-sharing for networking or dating applications,
and many privacy advocates are wondering about unintended consequences.
One of them says: "So far there hasn't been the Chernobyl of
social network analysis. But believe me, it's out there... Like
crooks keep two sets of books, I think people are going to keep
two sets of Outlook files. One for Visible Path, one for themselves."
(AP/USA Today 4 Aug 2003)
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/webguide/internetlife/2003-08-03-connected_x.htm
Source:NewsScanDaily
'NANO'
ENJOYS MEGA-POPULARITY.Nano is hot, and if you don't think
so, just check Google. More than a million entries containing the
word "nano" pop up, according to Reuters. "It's kind
of a fad word people use now to give the appearance of being high-tech,"
says Jim Lowe, senior editor for Merriam-Webster Dictionary, which
defines nanotechnology as "the art of manipulating materials
on an atomic or molecular scale, especially to build microscopic
devices." The term -- derived from nanometer, which is a unit
of measure equal to a billionth of a meter -- is popping up all
over the place, and has become a special favorite of startups in
search of venture capital. "This is in the great tradition
of picking up on the latest buzz prefix or suffix and attaching
it to your company's name to make it sound cool. And that can translate
into more investment and better chance in the marketplace,"
says Wired Magazine senior editor Mark Robinson. Meanwhile, there
are Nanotex trousers and a Nano Bag for cradling sleeping babies,
and even a nano-reef.com site that instructs users on setting up
and maintaining coral reef ecosystems in home aquariums. Enthusiasts
of the latter are called… what else? Nano reefers. (Reuters
1 Aug 2003)Source:NewsScanDaily
XML:
EXTREMELY CONFUSING? Most
experts agree that XML -- a meta-language designed as "a toolset
to define building blocks for data identifiers" -- will play
a major role in the future of digital content and how it's stored
and found on the Web, but the fragmentation of XML standards and
specifications is daunting. "At the very least, the proliferation
of standards could result in millions of dollars in lost effort
for organizations utilizing the meta-language; at worst it will
corrupt data and compromise business-critical transactions and operations
because different parts of the same company will process conflicting
XML messages without knowing it," says a recent Gartner report,
which predicts that of the $3 billion likely to be spent worldwide
on XML modeling activities between 2001 and 2004, $2 billion of
it will be wasted. "There are so many specifications under
development in XML right now that no one can keep track of them.
There are hundreds of them," says Gartner research director
Charles Abrams. Abrams predicts that the current hodgepodge of standards
will consolidate over time as companies gain experience in applying
XML to their business operations, but that it will require additional
cooperation among users and customers to make the whole system workable
in the long run. "It's not just a matter of agreeing on specifications,
it's getting experience of what you do with it. Just because you
have letters, grammar and an alphabet does not mean you are going
to press a button and end up with literature overnight." Meanwhile,
McKinsey & Co. advises that for the time being, companies should
stick withtried-and-true technologies such as Electronic Data Interchange
(EDI) for e-commerce and other mission-critical applications. (ZDNet
UK 5 Aug 2003) http://insight.zdnet.co.uk/0,39020415,39115499,00.htm
Source:NewsScanDaily
MICROSOFT
MOUSE SHOWS OFF SMOOTH MOVES. The latest model of Microsoft's
mouse will feature wheels that tilt as well as roll, enabling users
to scroll from side-to-side as well as vertically without resorting
to on-screen navigation bars. The device will be especially handy
for people viewing large documents or spreadsheets that do not fit
neatly into the screen's space. The new mice, which are slated to
hit the shelves September 3, will also allow users to switch between
open applications by pressing down on the scroll wheel instead of
using the keyboard. (BBC News 7 Aug 2003) http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3131453.stm
Source:NewsScanDaily
STUDY
SAYS THE INTERNET IS GOOD FOR KIDS.
A three-year, $1.5-million Michigan State University study of children
from 90 low-income families has tentatively concluded that children
introduced to the Internet at home improve their grades and perform
better on standardized reading tests. A project administrator explained,
"You have to read for everything you want to do on the Web,
even if you want to download music. They were playing and happened
to be learning, which is the way we learn most basic things in our
first years... We need more good research on what this technology
is doing to children and adults. We hear a lot of hype and anecdotes.
We really don't know how much time kids are spending and the impact
on their lives." The average age of the 140 children participating
was 13, and nearly half the families reported household incomes
of less than $15,000 a year. The children were online an average
of 30 minutes a day. (Globe & Mail 4 Aug 2003) Source:NewsScanDaily
MILLIONS
HANG UP ON LANDLINES
Some 7.5 million Americans have cut the cord, canceling their landline
phone service in favor of cell phone plans that offer free long
distance and hundreds of minutes at competitive rates. Leading the
way are students and young professionals who find that wireless
devices mesh better with their mobile lifestyles. "It will
be interesting to see if these young people who have abandoned landline
phones will turn back to them as they grow older or if wireless
will be able to serve all their needs," says a spokesman for
the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association. According
to figures from the International Telecommunication Union, cell
phones now comprise 43% of all U.S. phones, up from 37% in 2000.
Over the same period, the number of U.S. landline phones has dropped
almost 3%, according to the FCC. The U.S. now has nearly one cell
phone for every two
Americans -- a penetration rate it took landline phones 100 years
to achieve. (AP 4 Aug 2003)
http://apnews.excite.com/article/20030804/D7SN9S080.html
Source:NewsScanDaily
'FLASH
MOBS' SWARM EUROPEAN CITIESThe
"flash mob" craze, where groups of fun-seeking young people
congregate at a moment's notice, perform some silly activity, and
then quickly disperse, is taking Europe by storm. The fad started
in Manhattan in June, when a group of more than 100 people converged
on a Macy's department store and proceeded to besiege bemused sales
clerks with queries about buying a "love rug" for their
"suburban commune." Quickly following were flash mob events
in Manhattan's SoHo area and Central Park. The phenomenon then crossed
over to Rome, where 300 people mobbed a music and book store asking
for non-existent titles, and last Friday in Berlin, 40 people gathered
in the middle of a busy street, pulled out their cell phones and
shouted "Yes, yes!" and then applauded. "Bill,"
the self-proclaimed inventor of the flash mob concept, says, "I
called ours 'inexplicable mobs.' For some people, it is purely funny.
For others, it is social -- they like being out with people. For
others, it is political -- just getting out in the streets is a
political act. I personally like it because it is aesthetic -- I
love seeing all the people come together, seemingly out of nowhere."
But Howard Rheingold, author of "Smart Mobs: The Next Social
Revolution," warns that the concept could become politicized.
"So far it is harmless fun -- a harmless way to experiment
with a new form of technology-enabled collective action. But the
same technique of using the Internet and mobile phones to organize
collective action was used to bring down the Estrada regime in the
Philippines and to tip the Korean election toward the ultimate winner,
President Roh. All mobs have potential for danger." (CNN.com
5 Aug 2003)
http://www.cnn.com/2003/TECH/internet/08/04/flash.mob/index.html
Source:NewsScanDaily
APPLE
'THINKS DIFFERENT' ABOUT ITS FUTURE Apple
Computer's success with its iPod MP3 player and its iTunes Music
Store are harbingers of an enterprise-wide change, says Charles
Wolf, a Needham & Co. analyst. "It's a paradigm shift at
the company… [The iPod] represents a shift in strategy, whether
they realized it at first or not. The iPod was the first product
that wasn't tethered to the Mac." Indeed, years after Apple's
"Think Different" advertising campaign, CEO Steve Jobs
appears to be doing just that, slowly transforming Apple into a
high-end consumer electronics and services company á la Sony,
and enabling it to move away from Apple's dependence on Macintosh
PC sales, which currently account for 80% of company revenues. The
strategy could work --- morphing into a consumer-electronic company
would capitalize on Apple's "cult of cool" brand that
it has spent billions building. Says one recording industry exec:
"Until Apple, it wasn't cool to buy digital music. This was
about getting to that pivotal group of people -- the people who
buy the cool sneakers and wear the right clothes -- and showing
them that legally downloading music could be cooler than stealing
it." Industry veteran Tim O'Reilly, founder and president of
O'Reilly & Associates, likens Apple's decision to push its services
into the Windows world to the one Sony made when it abandoned its
Betamax technology in favor of the more popular but inferior VHS:
"At some point Sony decided to compete on brand, software,
design, and quality. That's what Apple has to do." (Business
Week 5 Aug 2003) Source:NewsScanDaily
http://businessweek.com/technology/content/aug2003/tc2003085_3215_tc112.htm
USING
MOBILE PHONE DATA TO TRACE PEOPLE'S LOCATION.
Carphone Warehouse PLC, a U.K. company, has launched the first major
commercial service that traces people's locations using their mobile
phones. Called mapAmobile, the service is charging £30 ($48)
a year and 30 pence (48 cents) per request, and claims accuracy
to within 50 yards. Carphone chief executive Andrew Harrison says,
"We are responding to a real consumer need by bringing to the
market a reliable, affordable and effective way for people to locate
each other without disturbing them." But privacy advocate Barry
Hugill of a group called Liberty worries: "Once the technology
is there, it is there to be abused and I find it very hard to believe
that it would be watertight. Potentially we could see stalkers moving
in on the act." MapAmobile locates users by tracing the unique
identifier each cell phone transmits and triangulating between the
network towers that transmit and receive signals to and from phones.
(AP/San Jose Mercury News 6 Aug 2003)
http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/6463498.htm
Source:NewsScanDaily
Network
Tools (From The Scout Report,
Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2003.)
Indie
Toolbar 2.0 Developed
by Alexander Wilson, this handy little application allows users
to create a customizable standalone internet toolbar. This latest
version also contains a host of new icons, bringing the total that
may be used to over 300. The icons themselves are divided into a
number of different themes such as those related to Macs, and those
representing the Web sites of different nonprofit organizations.
The Web site for Indie Toolbar 2.0 also features several screen
shots and an area where users can send bug reports to Mr. Wilson
directly. Indie Toolbar 2.0 is compatible with all systems running
Mac OS X 10.1 and higher or Windows 95 and higher.
ANYwebcam 3.17. During the
past few years, there have been a number of webcam programs released
that allow fellow computer users to chat with each other. With this
latest free version of ANYwebcam, users can choose from a variety
of webcam categories, and read about other users via their individualized
profile pages. From the program's homepage, users can create their
own profile page, chat with other users, and ask questions about
the program and how it works. ANYwebcam 3.17 is compatible with
all systems running Windows 98 and higher.
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EUGENE
Computer
Graphic Design Assistant.For
small marketing department. Mac background with working knowledge
& experience in Quark & Photoshop. Good origination, creative,
communication skills, team player, Illustration skills a plus, 1-2
yrs. experience. Full time. Competitive wage, great benefits. Mail
or fax resume to: Down to Earth Distributors, PO Box 1419, Eugene,
OR 97440; fax 541-485-7141. EOE Location: OR Date: 8/3/2003
Source: Register Guard (Eugene)
Computer
Lab Instructor
St. paul School (1201 Satre St., Eugene 97401 Seeks an experience
Computer Lab Instructor (1.5 hrs. per day) for grades 1 to 4. Applications
are available by stopping by or calling 344-1401. Applications are
due no later than 12:00 PM on Aug. 20, 2003. Location: OR
Date: 8/10/2003 Source: Register Guard (Eugene)
Desktop Publishing Magazine
Editor/ Graphic Designer Nonprofit
international child welfare and adoption agency seeks creative team
player to help edit magazine and design and edit other print projects.
Proficiency in writing, editing, graphic design, and preparing productions
for print. Thorough knowledge of Macintosh desktop publishing software:
QuarkXPress, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and MS Word. Knowledge
of online publishing and Internet software, including GoLive, a
plus. Prefer Bachelors degree in Journalism, Communications, Applied
Graphic Arts, or equivalent skills and 2 years experience. Complete
job description at
www.holtinternational.org . Qualified candidates submit cover
letter, resume and sample of both writing and design work by 8/22/03
to: HICS, PO Box 2880, Eugene, OR 97402. Holt International Childrens
Services Location: OR Date: 8/10/2003 Source: Register Guard
(Eugene)
Education.
The computer information Technology division of Lane Community College
is looking to expand it's pool of part-time instructions for possible
openings. Minimum qualifications include a Master Degree in Computer
Science, Computer Information Technology or closely related field.
Instructors with work experience in the computing field and previous
college level teaching experience are encouraged to apply. Interested
applicants should send a resume & cover letter to: CIT Dept.,
4000 E 30th Ave., Eugene, OR 97405, Attn: C. Appleby. Lane Community
College is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. Location:
OR Date: 8/10/2003 Source: Register Guard (Eugene)
Education Assistant.
Non-profit art center seeking part-time Education Assistant. Provide
administrative support Arts Program Manager. PC/Mac, Page Maker,
Photoshop, Excel. Background in art or education. For Packet: 1910
E. 15th Ave., Eugene. Application deadline 8/20, 5:30 p.m. Start
09/02. Location: OR Date: 8/10/2003 Source: Register Guard
(Eugene)
Information
Services Analyst Salary: $41,600-$57,574/annually
Assists in development of requirements for system hardware and software
based on business needs. Evaluates, configures, installs, and documents
systems hardware and software. Provides technical support to staff
and users. Installs, tests, and upgrades personal computer software.
Configures and implements remote problem resolution tools, troubleshoots,
diagnoses and resolves system hardware and software problems. Plans,
organizes and produces technical documentation and procedures. Equivalent
to an Associate degree from an accredited college or university
with major course work in computer science or a related field. Three
years of increasingly responsible professional experience in a computer
field working in a Client Support track. For more information about
the requirements for this opportunity and to fill out the REQUIRED
application and supplemental questionnaire please visit www.lanecounty.org/jobs
or contact Lane County Human Resources, 125 E. 8th Avenue, Eugene,
OR 97401, 541-682-3665. Closes: 5:00pm, 8/25/03. EOE/ADA Location:
OR Date: 8/10/2003 Source: Register Guard (Eugene)
Information
Services Technician.
Lane County Extra Help Position Limited to 520 hrs in a fiscal year
Minimum 24 hour workweek at $15.00 per hour. Requires experience
in the installation, repair, upgrade, maintenance, and problem determination
on personal computers and systems in a complex networked environment.
Preference given to person with additional training and skills such
as more than one year of computer classes, or information systems
support experience. Requires lifting computer and peripheral equipment.
Must have a valid ODL for work at remote county sites and subject
to a criminal background check. Send a resume postmarked by August
19th to: Jim Dotson, 125 E. 8th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401 Location:
OR Date: 8/10/2003 Source: Register Guard (Eugene)
Interface
Design:
Local Internet marketing firm seeks: Skilled designer to build user
interfaces for multiple web-based applications, using HTML, CSS,
JavaScript, FLASH/MING. Prior experience with user interface use
case creation, development and testing required. Familiarity with
search engines, e-commerce a plus. Java developer to help design
and build multiple web-based platforms. 6-9 month contract with
potential for full time. Strong Java application development. Familiar
with Apache, Tomcat, ANT, Windows, Linux, Unix, SQL. Ability to
write and test modules, documentation of code, and troubleshoot
existing systems. E-mail resume, cover letter, (including salary
requirements), work samples and/or portfolio to: jobs@trafficleader.com
Location: OR Date: 8/3/2003 Source: Register Guard (Eugene)
Software
Engineer with
degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
We are a looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our small
product development team. Embedded programming experience plus knowledge
of C & Object oriented principles required. Windows client/server
programming and/or interest in CD/DVD duplication a plus. E-mail
resume to: les@logical-co.com
, fax to: 541-942-3640 or mail to: Personnel Director, PO Box 549,
Cottage Grove, OR 97424. Application deadline: 8/15/03 Location:
OR Date: 8/9/2003 Source: Register Guard (Eugene)
Software Engeineer
with degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related
field. We are a looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our
small product development team. Embedded programming experience
plus knowledge of C & Object oriented principles required. Windows
client/server programming and/or interest in CD/DVD duplication
a plus. E-mail resume to: les@logical-co.com
, fax to: 541-942-3640 or mail to: Personnel Director, PO Box
549, Cottage Grove, OR 97424. Application deadline: 8/15/03 Location:
OR Date: 8/10/2003 Source: Register Guard (Eugene)
Software Quality Assurance
Experienced, professional QA person
needed for fast-paced software company. Requirements: BS in Computer
Science or equivalent; 2+ yrs. testing experience; knowledge of
software quality methods; strong written & verbal communication
skills. Experience with source code control, installation systems,
databases, user interface design and usability standards are pluses.
MS certification desired. Competitive salary & excellent benefits.
Email letter and resume to: Info@fabtrol.com
Put "QA Tester" in email subject field. Location: OR
Date: 8/10/2003 Source: Register Guard (Eugene)
Technical
Support.
Experienced team player needed for dynamic local software company.
Requires strong communication skills, analytical abilities, familiarity
with Windows networks and MS Office. AS degree in computer science
or equivalent, 3+ years experience, MRP/ERP familiarity. Competitive
salary and excellent benefits. Email letter and resume to: Info@fabtrol.com
. Put "Tech Support" in email subject field. Location:
OR Date: 8/3/2003 Source: Register Guard (Eugene)
Technical/Translators
Norwegian
and Danish Looking for Internet savvy people fluent in either language
above to translate Web Pages. FT, 6 month project. $20/hr. Call
Dale 503-227-2211 Published in The Oregonian on 08/10
Web
Designer
Must have technical experience in all aspects of web design. Required
expertise in HTML, JavaScript and CSS (not reliant on WYSIWYG editors).
Able to write HTML compliant with current W3C standards. Experienced
with Fireworks & Dreamweaver. Ability to work quickly and accurately
in a fast paced environment. Able to manage multiple tasks and have
excellent communication skills. Send resume' and portfolio to jobs@vihn.netLocation:
OR Date: 8/3/2003 Source: Register Guard (Eugene)
Web Photographer.
Fire Mountain Gems is a direct mail catalog leader in the jewelry
supply industry. We sell beads, gems, and jewelry-making supplies
to crafters, jewelry and bead shops, and manufacturers worldwide.
We're celebrating our 30th year in business and have experienced
significant growth over the past 10 years. We're looking for a photographer
to join our fast-paced, deadline-driven catalog and web production
environment. The Assistant/Web Photographer should possess: * Product
& digital photography experience. * Macintosh computer &
Adobe Photoshop software knowledge. * Knowledge of color correction
& computer file management. * Good organizational & time
management skills. * The ability to work independently as well as
with a team. * Photography training & at least 2 yrs. job experience.
Interested candidates should send resume & salary requirements
to: Fire Mountain Gems HR Department One Fire Mountain Way Grants
Pass, OR 97526 Or E-mail resume to: Resumes@firemtn.com
EOE & Drug Free Workplace Location: OR Date: 8/10/2003
Source: Register Guard (Eugene)
PORTLAND
AREA
ADMINISTRATIVE
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
With graphic design & marketing background. Do you have exper
in taking creative ideas & data and then converting them into
PowerPoint, Execl & Word presentations? We need a self-starter
who is able to work independently & is flexible enough to take
ownership of general tasks alongside special projects & do it
with 'Zest, zeal, gusto, enthusiasm, enjoyment'. If this describes
your passion and background, please fax your resume along with examples
of your work & salary requirements to 503-666-4937
Published in The Oregonian on 08/09
Administrative
Assistant. Position available for careerminded person seeking
full-time Administrative Assistant position in commercial real estate
firm located in Beaverton. Proficient in Word and Excel, plus experience
w/PhotoShop, Pagemaker and Act. Some cold calling required. Detail
oriented and organized with an ability to multitask. If you're looking
for a team environment with a well-established company, fax your
resume and salary requirements to Business Mgr, 503-520-9400 or
mail to 8625 SW Cascade, Suite 500, Beaverton OR 97008 or e-mail
to lmcatee@trammellcrow.com
Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Environment Published
in The Oregonian on 08/03
Administrative Clerk- temporary. Norm Thompson
Since 1949 Seasonal Opportunities! Temporary Administrative Clerk
'Escape From The Ordinary' with Norm Thompson, a leader in the mail
order/retail field, specializing in unique apparel, gifts and food
items.
We are seeking two Seasonal Administrative Assistants to support
our Customer Center Training and Operations departments during our
holiday season.
Training Administrative Clerk 10:30am-7:00pm Sept 22nd-Nov 26th.
Good keyboarding and computer skills including MS Word and Excel
with knowledge of Photoshop preferred
Operations Administrative Clerk Sept 22nd-Mid December. Knowledge
of MS Word, Excel & Access. Ability to present brief, routine
Operations Dept orientation information to new hire training classes.
Both positions require excellent organizational skills and attention
to detail, with the ability to work well under pressure of daily
deadlines and regular interruptions. Ability to multi-task and prioritize
workload. Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
Mon-Fri, full time schedules, $10.00 per hour. Send resume to: Norm
Thompson HR/PC PO Box 3999 Portland, OR 97208 Fax: 503-614-4410
Email: hrweb@nortom.com Norm
Thompson values diversity and promotes a drug-free workplace. Equal
Opportunity Employer
Published in The Oregonian on 08/10
Administrative
Personal Assistant With graphic design & marketing
background. Do you have exper in taking creative ideas & data
and then converting them into PowerPoint, Execl & Word presentations?
We need a self-starter who is able to work independently & is
flexible enough to take ownership of general tasks alongside special
projects & do it with 'Zest, zeal, gusto, enthusiasm, enjoyment'.
If this describes your passion and background, please fax your resume
along with examples of your work & salary requirements to 503-666-4937
Published in The Oregonian on 08/10
Apparel
Design Assistant-Swimwear Position assists Designers in
development and execution of swimwear product lines. Works with
Designer to also assemble and maintain line for each group and assists
in development of fabrications and maintenance of computer data.
Must be creative, organized, flexible and extremely detailed oriented.
Req. strong computer and office skills and must be able to prioritize
and manage time. PDM/Illustrator experience a must. Knowledge of
Photoshop & U4ia a definite plus. Please submit resume by fax
(503) 238-5161 or tamra.smith@jantzen.com
Published in The Oregonian on 08/03
Education
Program Director,
Information Technology Oregon Institute of Technology is seeking
a Program Director for its Information Technology (IT) programs
in Portland. This is a 12-month, fixed-term position (eligible for
tenure track) with a split assignment of teaching and program administration.
Position is available September 2003. This position reports to the
Chair of the Department of Management in Klamath Falls and is responsible
for assisting in the development of a program that results in increased
enrollment and graduation and assures academic excellence. Primary
duties include serving as student advisor for both prospective and
enrolled students; assuring that course content follows guidelines;
teaching IT courses; taking an active role in selecting, mentoring
and evaluating adjunct faculty; and developing and maintaining relationships
with local IT business and education communities. The successful
candidate must possess a master's degree in an Information Systems
related field, Ph.D. preferred. Applicants must also possess skills
in marketing and promotion of academic programs. Preference will
be given to candidates with college teaching experience and/or industry
experience in the information technology field. Application screening
will begin September 8, 2003 and continue until filled. To apply
for this position, please submit a letter of interest, resume and
the names, addresses and phone numbers of three professional references
to: Oregon Institute of Technology, Office of Human Resouces 04-66001,
3201 Campus Drive, Klamath Falls, OR 97601. Application materials
can also be e-mailed to oithr@oit.edu
, or faxed to 541-885-1115. For further information, please
visit the OIT website at www.oit.edu,
or contact CharlesJones, Search Chair at 541-885- 1377, or e-mail
jonesch@oit.edu OIT is an
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / ADA employer Published
in The Oregonian on 08/10
Freelance
Production Wizard.
Production wizard needed for freelance assignments for a small design
studio. MUST have 5+ years experience using Quark for long document
and book layout/typesetting; knowledge of editorial shorthand and
a sense of humor. Must also be a perfectionist, fast and like dogs.
Published on 08/07
Graphic
Designer. DAVID
EVANS AND ASSOCIATES INC. David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA),
a leading national multidisciplinary Engineering-News Record Top
100 consulting firm, has the following opening available in its
Portland office:Graphic / Project Assistant Team-oriented, organized,
and detail oriented individual responsible for formatting, editing,
and production of graphics for a variety of documents. Providing
backup administrative assistance (invoicing, timecards). Required
Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years experience as a graphics designer/
project assistant with stable work history Proficient in CorelDraw
10, Photoshop 7, AutoCAD 2000, Adobe Acrobat 5.0, and MS Office
applications Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Cover letter/resume
to: Attn: K-O DEA 2100 SW River Parkway Portland, OR 97201
www.deainc.com (no phone calls please) Equal Opportunity Employer
Published in The Oregonian on 08/03
Graphic
Artist.
Parametrix, a leading Pacific Northwest engineering and environmental
sciences consulting firm, is seeking a full-time GRAPHIC ARTIST
to join our growing Portland, OR office. Prepares sales proposals,
technical reports, brochures, maps, and various quality graphic
design work for internal and external use utilizing various software
programs. Candidates must have AA (BA preferred) and 1-5 years related
experience. BA can count for 1 year of experience. Must be proficient
with PC-based design and production in Freehand/Illustrator, Photoshop,
In Design, Power Point, and Map Publisher and/or ArcView. Experience
in web site design preferred. Must have the desire to work in a
fast paced environment. Candidates with previous A/E experience
desired but not required. Our 34-year history is based on participatory
management where employee-owners are encouraged to seize opportunity
and maximize their professional potential. Parametrix offers an
excellent benefits package including an Employee Stock Ownership
Plan, a 401(k) plan and Incentive Pay Program. Qualified applicants
please email/fax a letter of interest, resume and salary requirements
to: careeropportunities@parametrix.com
Published in The Oregonian on 08/03
Graphic
Artist.
Production Photography PT/Flex schedule at newspaper. Exp with PhotoShop,
Quark, Adobe Acrobat pref'd. Mac/PC Platforms. Photography a plus.
Forest Grove News Times is located 25 mins west of Pltnd in college
town. Immed opening. Send resume & refs a.s.a.p. to: Publisher
@ Forest Grove News Times - PO Box 408, Forest Grove OR 97116 or
email: lsaari@forestgrove
newstimes.com Published in The Oregonian on 08/10
Graphic
Artist/Designer. Apply your professional exp, hands-on
artistic ability & computer proficiency in PhotoShop, Illustrator
& InDesign to create craft & scrapbook backgrounds &
papers, and cover lay-out for instructional craft books & catalogs.
F/T on-site in Canby. See further details under employment opportunities
on our website: www.craftpizazz.com
Send cover letter w/salary requirements, resume & examples of
work to: Dept GAD, 1250 NW 3rd, Canby, OR 97013 Published in The
Oregonian on 08/03
Graphic
Designer. Grand & Benedicts, the West Coast's largest
store fixture company, is looking for a talented graphic designer
with a minimum of 1-year design experience. Responsibilities include
developing marketing materials, such as catalogs, presentations,
brochures, and advertisements, from concept to production. Ideal
should possess a sophisticated understanding of the use of color,
page layout, and typography along with the ability to manage multiple
projects and meet deadlines. Must be familiar with the printing
process and preparing electronic files for print. Experience in
Mac environment with expert knowlege using Photoshop, Illustrator,
PageMaker, Microsoft Office, and Acrobat a must. Web design experience
desired. A bachelor's degree is preferred. Competitive salry, 401k,
profit sharing, 125 plan, wellness programs, and full health benefits.
Email resume to hr@grand-benedicts.com
, or visit our web site at www.grand-benedicts.com.
Published in The Oregonian on 08/10
Graphic
Designer Marketing Assistant.Progressive
telecommunications co SE of Oregon City seeks a graphic designer/marketing
assistant to produce & create quality work for our marketing
department. This is a full time position with a salary range of
$27,000 to $29,400 per yr. Requirements: 2-3 yrs exp in graphic
design, proficient with a Mac, PC, free hand, Quark, Illustrator
& Photoshop. Samples of work expected. Company offers excellent
benefits including a 401 K retirement package & a 125 cafeteria
plan. Requires a preemployment drug screening test. Mail, FAX or
e-mail cover letter & resume to Human Resources Mgr, 15223 S
Henrici Rd, Oregon City, Or 97045 FAX 503-632-4159 e-mail jobs@bctelco.com
Equal Opportunity Employer Published in The Oregonian on 08/10
Marketing
Coordinator needed for graphic design, event coordination,
web site creation, and market analysis. Send resume and salary history
to P.O. Box 5435, Vancouver, WA 98668 Published in The Oregonian
on 08/04
Marketing
Coordinator - International Real Estate Transaction Services
Co seeks Mrktg Coord for its tri-county operations. Ideal candidate
will be well versed in marketing, graphic design, & event planning.
She/he must be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher
& FrontPage. We are looking for a team player who is organized,
articulate, & detail-oriented. Please direct all responses to
Lane Mueller, 1515 SW 5th Ave, Ste 840, Portland, OR 97201. Published
in The Oregonian on 08/09
Marketing Communications. Use your copywriting,
desktop design and layout talents to produce effective medical marketing,
sales and corporate communications solutions for RS medical, the
leading provider of electrotherapy products to US physicians. Medical
marketing experience is a definite advantage, with minimum five
years' in copywriting, graphic design, marketing communications
or related areas. Produce sales collateral, clinical papers, product
and other materials from concept to completion. Requires advanced
skills in writing, editing and digital layout, as well as image
creation/manipulation, drawing and presentation development using
InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and related
soft- ware. Need working knowledge of digital and traditional prepress
and printing. Bachelor's degree with journalism/communications or
English studies. RS Medical is a fast-growing, marketing-driven
company headquartered in Vancouver. Qualified applicants should
visit www.rsmedical.com for
moreinfo, then mail, fax, or email resume & salary requirements
to RS Medical 14401 SE 1st St. Vancouver WA 98684 Fax 800-929-6613
jjobs@rsmedical.com No telephone
calls please.
Published in The Oregonian on 08/10
Photographer.
Columbia Sportswear Company Columbia Sportswear Company Digital
Studio Photographer Part-Time Columbia Sportswear Company, a global
leader in the design and development of outerwear, sportwear and
footwear is currently seeking a Part Time Digital Studio Photographer.
In this part time position, you wll photograph apparel for Columbia
and Sorel websites and catalogs, and fulfill other requests as scheduled
by the Digital Studio Coordinator. Responsibilities include maintaining
camera and other studio equipment, work with Stylist during photo
sessions and complete all color correction work to ensure final
images will be suitable for print production. Potential Columbia
team member will have a high school education or equivalent. Work
experience to include a minimum of three to five years experience
in photo studio work. Experience in a graphics/print environment
using MAC computer systems, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Ability
to successfully execute multiple tasks and projects. If you have
a proven track record as a successful studio photographer, please
send your resume to our Corporate Headquarters: Columbia Sportswear
Company, 14375 NW Science Park Drive, Portland, OR 97229-4518, Human
Resources, Dept: Photographer, or FAX to (503) 985-5960 OR e-mail
to resumes@columbia.com Equal
Opportunity Employer Check out our website at www.columbia.com
Published in The Oregonian on 08/10
Technical
Publications/ Web Specialist
HR REQ NO: 203F-207 Sharp Microelectronics of the Americas (SMA),
a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, is seeking a Technical
Publications/Web Specialist for our Camas, Washington office. This
position does NOT offer relocation assistance. If you are creative,
enjoy a busy work environment, and have a strong track record in
a team development of websites and technical publications, we're
looking for YOU! You'll play a key role in supporting the SMA Marketing
Communications and Technical Publications teams. You'll support
SMA's websites; produce company press releases, proof and copyedit
technical documents, manipulate graphics and images. Plus plan,
design, and maintain document style guides. We'd prefer you have
a bachelor's degree in Technical Communications but will consider
other disciplines with strong demonstrated tech pubs/web dev work
experience. A minimum five (5) years of directly related work experience
is required. Computer/software/web tools we require include: Windows/PC
desktop publishing systems, Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Acrobat, MS Front
Page, HTML, MS Power Point, and MS Word. Other desirable skills
include: Adobe Framemaker, Adobe GoLive, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe
PageMaker, MS Excel, and/or OCR software. To see the full job description
for this position, please go to our website: www.sharpsma.com
&see the Job Opportunities page. To apply, please email your
resume to recruiter@sharpsec.com
In the subject line, be sure to include the HR REQ NO: 203F-207,
your name, and this job title. Sharp Microelectronics of the Americas
HR REQ NO: 203F-207 5700 NW Pacific Rim Blvd. Camas, WA 98607 Fax:
(360) 834-8074 Published in The Oregonian on 08/10
Technical
Writer (Apprentice).Operations
REPORTS TO: Project Manager FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt SUMMARY: Develop,
write, and edit cabin handbooks, either mechanical or electrical
sections of maintenance manuals, operations manuals, handbooks,
catalogs, and other technical publications to accurately reflect
a product or process. An Apprentice Writer at AEC will rely on instructions
and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
and works under limited supervision. Little creativity and latitude
is required. Qualified candidates will have a background in avionics
or have the ability to read wiring diagrams. ESSENTIAL DUTIES &
RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Organize, evaluate, and comprehend engineering
documentation, such as drawings, specifications, schematics, diagrams,
photographs, and reports to accurately develop narrative and instructions
2. Coordinate with supervisor/project lead for project assignment
and schedule 3. Modify pre-existing AEC documentation (templates)
to accurately reflect new engineering documentation received from
customer 4. Be familiar with engineering drawings, reports, diagrams,
and schematics 5. Comprehend either mechanical or electrical engineering
data and develop narrative instructions, with some supervisor support
6. Find, follow, and adhere to AEC conventions 7. Request required
graphics from Illustrations Department and integrate into manual
in order to reflect appropriate operation/maintenance instructions
8. Must be able to withstand frequent critiques of work as an on-going
quality improvement process 9. Meet deadlines while maintaining
quality of writing assignments according to standards, conventions,
and writing schedule 10. Must work well with others in a team environment
11. Other duties as assigned SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES: · Must
have strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude · Familiarity
with aviation or avionics background preferred · Must have
exceptional command of English language and grammar rules (ability
to communicate/describe technical information to others) ·
Must possess an analytical aptitude · Ability to work independently,
yet with moderate supervision · Should be able to effectively
research for information on various products using the Internet
and other research methods · Must have good organization
and time management skills · Strong PC skills · Strong
attention to detail SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: · Page Formatting
Program experience (Adobe FrameMaker preferred, Quark, Pagemaker,
etc) · Microsoft File Explorer · Microsoft Excel ·
Microsoft Windows · Microsoft Outlook · AutoCAD (preferred,
not required) Click here for more information and to apply online!
Published on 08/09
Television Producer Comcast Advertising Sales has
an opening for a Producer in our Portland and Salem offices. We
are seeking candidates who will perform a variety of duties on production
projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordination
& production of Video Advertising. Includes the direction of
all talent during the production, for selecting music, and special
effects for the video projects. Operates all linear and nonlinear,
Avid nonlinear experience preferred, editing equipment necessary
to complete assignments. 3 years previous production experience
necessary. Interview required of final candidates. To apply visit
our website at www.comcast. com.
A Drug Screen and Background Check will be required of all final
applicants. Equal Opportunity Employer Published in The Oregonian
on 08/10
Webmaster
(Assistant) Good Pay! Great Experience! Our marketing team
needs an additional sharp and hard working member who is seeking
to gain fantastic front-line experience as we expand on our phenomenal
results in internet marketing. Good writing & computer skills
needed. Focus will be website maintenance. We are a solid 33-year
old business located near Washington Square. $12-$15 hr depending
on experience, with increases as your skills develop. Send resume
with salary history: job239@graphicproducts.com
or fax 503-350-5734. No applications accepted without salary
history. Published in The Oregonian on 08/10
SEATTLE
Education Manager. Come Work With Us! Jack
Straw Productions is accepting resumes for the position of Education
Manager. This position manages our youth and adult education programs.
Jack Straw Productions provides innovative educational opportunities
in art and technology through a broad range of classroom, in-studio,
and internship programs for children and adults. We also work with
a consortium of schools, artists, and arts organizations to develop
and implement comprehensive, fully integrated multicultural education
programs both in and out of schools. This position requires excellent
written, verbal, and project management skills. A bachelor’s
degree with non-profit arts background and community education experience
is preferred. The position is 25-30 hours a week, with pro-rated
benefits, salary DOE. Please send your resume and cover letter by
August 25th to Jack Straw Productions, 4261 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle
WA, 98105.
NORTHWEST
I'm
currently limiting my Newsletter job searching to Oregon and South
West Washington. However, for those interested in job positions
elsewhere in the Northwest may I recommend the following
Sakson
and Taylor. Most media jobs in the Seattle area seem to
be promoted through Sakson and Taylor a Seattle based employment
service that specializes in technical communication. The organization
fills positions in animation, graphics, media, instructional design,
writing and other areas. This seems to be a central connection to
the media production opportunities in the Seattle area.
Seattle
Times.
Seattle area jobs not listed with Sakson and Tayler will be found
in the Seattle Times online employment service.
Career
Click .COM. This online service allows you to search
individual, regional, or national Canadian newspapers for job positions.
Remember that Canada has tight employment restrictions for non residents.
Vancouver
Sun . The Vancouver Sun provides an online employment
section that lists jobs in that great city of the North. These same
jobs can be found on Career Click. Com listed aboved.
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