This page is dedicated to listing available internships, jobs, and career opportunities for both current students and recent graduates.

VetsWork Green Corps: 

This is an exciting opportunity that combines hands-on work experience and skills training in partnership with the Umatilla National Forest Service, Mt Adams Institute VetsWork program, and Americorps. Successful candidates will be enrolled in Mt. Adams Institute VetsWorks Program and will receive USFS training in wildland firefighting, chainsaw, tool use, safety, and crew organization. Veterans will work on fuel reduction, leadership training, and exposure to fire suppression. The experience and training in the VetsWork Green Corps program is designed to prepare participants for a variety of positions with the Forest Service.

General Requirements

• US Armed Forces veteran with DD 214.
• Ages 19 – 35
• High school degree, GED
• Willingness to work long hard hours in all weather conditions.
• Repeatedly lift upwards of 50 pounds
• Ability to use hand tools (these are often heavy tools like pulaskis, sledge hammers, chainsaws, etc.)

Veterans receive

• Living stipend and free housing
• Work in an amazing environment
• Chainsaw an ATV/UTV training
• Training as a wildland firefighter
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Network with land management employers
• Instruction on applying for federal jobs

For more information: www.facebook.com/Mt.AdamsInstitute Or www.mtadamsinstitute.com/jobs

• Contact: Katie Schmidt, Recruitment Coordinator (509) 395-3465
• Or e-mail: recruitment@mtadamsinstitute.com
• Don’t Delay. Positions begin April 27, 2015
• (12 week program)

Salem Vet Center Work Study

The Salem Vet Center has opened positions to two applicants for a work study position in Salem, OR. If you are interested or have questions please contact, Chuck Anderson, Administrative Assistant, at 503-362-9911.

Internships: These internships are offered as an opportunity for both personal and academic growth. You may choose to participate in order to meet graduation requirements, or simply to gain a new experience.

• Assistance needed in the following areas: Fundraising, Event planning, Web design, Program development and facilitation

• Contact Veteran Coordinator Kyle Rodgers in the Veteran Success Center for more information.

E-mail: rodgersk@wou.edu, Office: (503) 838-9246

On-Campus Jobs: Numerous job opportunities are available for student employment in almost all areas of campus. Check out the Service Learning and Career Development page for more information on WOU’s online poster board for jobs, Wolflink.

Off-Campus Jobs: The jobs offered below were referred to us by community members seeking to specifically employ military veterans.

• Ace of Fades in Salem is seeking an additional licensed barber. Contact Brandon at (971) 388-1968.

• Career Opportunities: Below is a list of jobs requiring the completion of at least a Bachelor’s degree. Be sure to look over their specific requirements even if you are a few terms away from graduation to ensure that you are ready to hit the job market upon receipt of your diploma.