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Grant Administrator Serves as a point-of-contact for College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Principle Investigators (PI) seeking external grant support and provides Pre-Award and Post-Award functions. Pay Range: $19.57 per hour depending on education and experience. For more information and to apply, visit: https: //apptrkr.com/2162498 Equal Opportunity Employer

Advertising Data Systems Coordinator This position serves to provide administrative assistance and technical support to the Advertising department by administering proprietary database functions and security, developing and maintaining multiple reports, resolving department systems support requests, and providing guidance and feedback for data initiatives. The role also serves to maintain system rate setup, system testing and training of new users. Prospective employee will demonstrate competency in fostering and maintaining a respectful and collaborative work environment with all entities that serve as employees or associates of the company. The position also provides access to a full suite of benefits including: very competitive hourly pay rate, medical, dental, life, disability, vacation, sick, holidays, matching 401K and more! What you will do: • Process sales commissions for advertising sales staff. • Process Advertising invoices and expense reports. • Develop and maintain department reports on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis. • Provide custom reports as requested by sales management and staff. • Setup and maintain rates in the Advertising data system as requested by sales management. • Setup advertiser accounts/contracts/new products/relationships (agency) • Research and solve rating issues in advertising billing and front-end systems. • Participate in Team support of system maintenance including on-call. • Maintain staff security/access in Advertising data system. • Provide PC support within the Advertising department in regard to software and hardware issues. Follow through with IT/Business Systems on issues that need more technical expertise. • Follow through on special projects as assigned by management. • Recommend additions, modifications and deletions to current customer administration processes, policies and procedures. Who you are: • You function in a versatile, self-directed team environment. • You work independently and in a team environment. • Maintain a high degree of confidentiality. • Work under deadline pressures. • Excellent organizational skills and analytical skills. • Handle multiple tasks and work with interruptions. • You communicate effectively over the telephone and in person. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Associates degree (A.A.); or Two to five years related experience and/or training; or Equivalent combination of education and experience. To learn more and apply please visit: https://careers.spokesman.com

Temporary Groundman Kootenai Electric Cooperative is located in scenic North Idaho, the heart of abundant recreational opportunities. Settled in a beautiful lakefront mountain setting, it is a favorite destination for tourists. Just outside our back door are national forests, lakes, rivers, and trails offering plenty of opportunities for hiking, biking, boating/water sports, fishing, hunting, golfing, snow sports, and much more. The four distinct seasons offer recreational opportunities year-round. The Coeur d'Alene/Hayden metropolitan area also offers a variety of entertainment and shopping venues and is a short 45-minute drive to Spokane, Washington and access to domestic and international air travel. This position will primarily be working in the warehouse. The purpose of this position is to help perform maintenance on overhead and underground power lines, help with the construction of all overhead and underground power lines, and/or to assist in the warehouse, and to perform all other assigned job duties in the safest and most efficient manner. Core Competencies • Safety: Adhere to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, rules, and practices. Use of Personal Protective Equipment as required. Take individual responsibility in managing safety risks and reporting unsafe conditions or unsafe work practices. Respond positively to safety-oriented feedback. Contribute to a culture of safety. • Quality of Work: Produce thorough, high quality work with minimal errors. Seek feedback, make corrections as needed. Identify problems and solve them. Strive to improve processes. Work collaboratively with team members to implement systemic changes. • Productivity: Complete assigned work in a timely fashion. Utilize slow periods productively. Produce amount and volume expected, at accepted speed. • Technical Skills/Job Knowledge: Demonstrate appropriate level of understanding of technical skills in area of expertise, technology, products, and/or processes involved. Perform assigned duties. Keep current on changes. Competent with all technology and industry best practices necessary to perform job. Maintains necessary certification(s). • Communication: Oral and written communication clearly convey information. Keep others informed of activities and problems in timely manner. Listen well. Respond appropriately and respectfully. • Teamwork/Ability to Work With Others: Demonstrate ability to work in positive manner with co-workers and/or customers with differing backgrounds, opinions, capabilities, etc. Willingly share skills, competencies, and knowledge with others. Establish and maintain strong, effective working relationships. Contribute effectively to group efforts. Promote harmony. Agree to disagree without damaging relationships. • Accountability: Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality. Arrive on-time and be prepared to work. Accept responsibility for work and actions. Be reliable. • Integrity: Demonstrate honesty, high ethical standards, and respect for all team members, co-workers, and KEC members. • Professionalism: Always address internal and external customers with courtesy and respect. Dress in work attire appropriate to the position. Communicate business information in timely fashion, using means of communication appropriate to the situation. • Support of Cooperative Goals, Policies, and Procedures: Support Cooperative goals. Adhere to all Cooperative policies and procedures. Understand that internal customer and external member focus is always top priority. Contribute effectively in support of that priority. • Problem-Solving: Use sound logic and methodology to solve problems. Explore multiple sources for answers, as required. Able to identify hidden problems. Propose solutions. Job Responsibilities/ Essential Functions • Assists with all ground framing and hardware dismantling of power poles. • Assists with all job-related material handling. • Locating, identifying, and retrieving all line hardware for daily job use. • Sending material to and from the ground to personnel in elevated positions. • Locating, identifying, and retrieving all line equipment and tools for daily jobs. • Assisting in the warehouse. • Assist with the installation of power poles and overhead equipment. • Assist with the installation of all underground cable and equipment. • Assist with moving material to and from vehicles. • Assist with all vehicle good housekeeping. • Assist with all ground preparation for the installation of overhead and underground equipment. • Performs other tasks as assigned. Job Requirements • Education/Experience o High school graduate or possess equivalent such as GED. o One year of experience working in an outside environment doing physical labor. o Valid driver's license. Class "A" CDL preferred. • Job Knowledge and Skills o Basic knowledge of all types of physical labor. o Must have communication skills and the ability to work with other employees. o Must be able to read and write English and perform basic arithmetic calculations. o Must be courteous and respectful to fellow employees. o Must be able to lift heavy objects and do hard physical labor. • Working Conditions/Hazards o Working in an outside environment in all types of weather or in the warehouse. o Must be available for unscheduled work. o Travel may be required. Interested candidates must complete a KEC employment application at www.kec.com. Position will remain open until March 14, 2021. Kootenai Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability or protected veteran status.

Temporary Pre-Apprentice Kootenai Electric Cooperative is located in scenic North Idaho, the heart of abundant recreational opportunities. Settled in a beautiful lakefront mountain setting, it is a favorite destination for tourists. Just outside our back door are national forests, lakes, rivers, and trails offering plenty of opportunities for hiking, biking, boating/water sports, fishing, hunting, golfing, snow sports, and much more. The four distinct seasons offer recreational opportunities year-round. The Coeur d'Alene/Hayden metropolitan area also offers a variety of entertainment and shopping venues and is a short 45-minute drive to Spokane, Washington and access to domestic and international air travel. The purpose of this position is to help perform emergency repairs and other maintenance on overhead and underground power lines, help with the construction of all overhead and underground power lines, and to perform all other assigned job duties in the safest and most efficient manner. Core Competencies • Safety: Adhere to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, rules, and practices. Use of Personal Protective Equipment as required. Take individual responsibility in managing safety risks and reporting unsafe conditions or unsafe work practices. Respond positively to safety-oriented feedback. Contribute to a culture of safety. • Quality of Work: Produce thorough, high quality work with minimal errors. Seek feedback, make corrections as needed. Identify problems and solve them. Strive to improve processes. Work collaboratively with team members to implement systemic changes. • Productivity: Complete assigned work in a timely fashion. Utilize slow periods productively. Produce amount and volume expected, at accepted speed. • Technical Skills/Job Knowledge: Demonstrate appropriate level of understanding of technical skills in area of expertise, technology, products, and/or processes involved. Perform assigned duties. Keep current on changes. Competent with all technology and industry best practices necessary to perform job. Maintains necessary certification(s). • Communication: Oral and written communication clearly convey information. Keep others informed of activities and problems in timely manner. Listen well. Respond appropriately and respectfully. • Teamwork/Ability to Work With Others: Demonstrate ability to work in positive manner with co-workers and/or customers with differing backgrounds, opinions, capabilities, etc. Willingly share skills, competencies, and knowledge with others. Establish and maintain strong, effective working relationships. Contribute effectively to group efforts. Promote harmony. Agree to disagree without damaging relationships. • Accountability: Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality. Arrive on-time and be prepared to work. Accept responsibility for work and actions. Be reliable. • Integrity: Demonstrate honesty, high ethical standards, and respect for all team members, co-workers, and KEC members. • Professionalism: Always address internal and external customers with courtesy and respect. Dress in work attire appropriate to the position. Communicate business information in timely fashion, using means of communication appropriate to the situation. • Support of Cooperative Goals, Policies, and Procedures: Support Cooperative goals. Adhere to all Cooperative policies and procedures. Understand that internal customer and external member focus is always top priority. Contribute effectively in support of that priority. • Problem-Solving: Use sound logic and methodology to solve problems. Explore multiple sources for answers, as required. Able to identify hidden problems. Propose solutions. Job Responsibilities/Essential Functions • Assists with all ground framing and hardware dismantling of power poles. • Assists with all job-related material handling. • Locates, identifies, and retrieves all line hardware for daily job use. • Sends material to and from the ground to personnel in elevated positions. • Locates, identifies, and retrieves all line equipment and tools for daily jobs. • Locates, identifies, and retrieves all line tools for daily jobs. • Practices, under supervision, to become qualified in pole climbing and working on secondary de-energized lines. • Assists with the installation of power poles and overhead equipment. • Assists with the installation of all underground cable and equipment. • Assists with moving material to and from vehicles. • Assists with all vehicle good housekeeping. • Assists with all ground preparation for the installation of overhead and underground equipment. • Performs other tasks as assigned. Job Requirements Education/Experience: • High school graduate or possess equivalent such as GED. • Completion of line school preferred. • One year of experience working in an outside environment doing physical labor, • Must have or obtain valid driver's license with Class "A" CDL endorsement within 6 months (obtained on own). • Must have or obtain first aid card within first 6 months. Knowledge/Skills: • Basic knowledge of all types of physical labor. • Must have communication skills and the ability to work with other employees. • Must be able to read and write English and perform basic arithmetic calculations. • Must be courteous and respectful to fellow employees. • Must be able to lift heavy objects and do hard physical labor. Personal Fitness • Must undergo a physical examination (post job offer) by a physician (prescribed by and at the cooperative's expense) and release the results of the Cooperative to determine fitness for employment. The examination will include testing for drug and alcohol. Physical Demands • Must be able to lift/control 225 lbs. (deadweight) with use of handline and block. Working Conditions/Hazards • Working in an outside environment in all types of weather. Working long and irregular shifts. Must be available for unscheduled work. • Travel may be required. Interested candidates must complete a KEC employment application at www.kec.com. Position will remain open through March 14, 2021. Kootenai Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability or protected veteran status.

Racial Equity Reporter/Journalist We're looking for a reporter to cover racial equity issues in the Spokane area, joining both The Spokesman-Review and The Black Lens. We want an experienced journalist who knows how to pursue a story and can quickly pivot to cover local and national events in relation to racial equity. We are a relatively young newsroom with a lot of energy and a very aggressive approach to local news. We're a family-owned, 75,000-circ newspaper with a newsroom of 55 people. This position includes a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, EAP, LTD, paid vacation, holidays and sick time, a matching 401(k) program and more! Please visit our careers site: www.https://careers.spokesman.com to create a profile and then apply for this job. This position serves to contribute to The Spokesman-Review's mission to inform its audience through accurate, thorough, helpful, fair and lively reporting on racial-equity issues, race relations and systemic racism. The position also includes coverage of national issues at the local level. This reporter will work closely with not only The Spokesman-Review, but also with The Black Lens newspaper. This position carries a Creative Commons license, meaning it can be published by any organization. Content produced by this journalist will not behind any sort of paywall. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Prepare accurate, fair, balanced, and carefully researched stories and multimedia posts to meet assigned deadlines. 2. The reporter must: • Have or acquire, the intercultural knowledge, awareness, and skills required to function competently across various cultural groups. • Have or acquire a deep understanding of the history of race in America so they can embed articles in the context of America's racial history. • Be able to analyze racial issues at the personal, community, and national level. • Be able to frame racial issues in the context of systemic racism. 3. Craft a beat that focuses on communities that have been marginalized by a system that is supposed to protect all citizens. Be willing and able to help people deal with important social services, an often confusing legal, educational, healthcare, financial, and government systems. Build strong sources within the Black community, Native American community, and other cultural communities in the Spokane area, extending beyond just official sources. 4. Be able to keep the beat fresh with new ideas. Stay ahead of stories, anticipate changes, and write/publish those stories ahead of competitors. Clearly understand the beat in order to write with authority. 5. Work closely with S-R editors and The Black Lens editor, Sandra Williams, to give voice to the unheard and to help the community understand and address systemic racism, Spokane's race relations and Spokane's equity issues. 6. Demonstrate appropriate focus on race-related stories that matter to our audience and to the public record, using identified Key Performance Indicators made available to help you to improve audience relevance. 7. Be able to stay ahead and out front of the competition, local or national competitors, in regards to racial equity, systemic racism, and race relations. 8. Be willing and able to localize a national story when appropriate, and do it quickly when needed. 9. Write at least seven (7) stories a week, with at least five (5) that are published in our print edition. Finished stories should be clear and concise; self-edited for clean copy that can be posted quickly when needed for competitive reasons. 10. Be able to take photos shoot simple video or record audio-or anything that can easily be done with a mobile phone - that will help tell the story or serve our readers; not relying solely on staff photographers for mug shots, especially those that will only run once. 11. Be able to grow the total size of your journalism's audience; ensuring stories have appropriate headlines, especially for the website, adapting to the changes in print circulation and growth opportunities with our digital audience. Key indicators are the amount of times readers of The Spokesman-Review and The Black Lens continue to turn to your stories and the amount of time your audience spends with your stories. 12. Utilize art possibilities for every story, both in print and online, to increase and improve audience engagement; pull in graphics, design, photo and online team members so they can gain a better understanding of the story, when appropriate. 13. Demonstrate ability to seek out and act quickly on story opportunities on all platforms used by our news organization. Aggressively follow through on stories, including interacting in a professional capacity with readers after publication through comments or other engaging tools. This means using those avenues to find follow0up information and expand on stories. 14. Utilize social media and other promotional tools to maximize audience exposure to your journalism ensuring covered stories are viewed and shared more than competitor stories. 15. Pitch stories for the newspapers front page and homepage when appropriate. 16. Promote and assist in the development and facilitation of events designed to promote public awareness and readership of The Spokesman-Review and The Black Lens. 17. Participate and provide positive experiences at company events as a liaison with key audiences/stakeholders such as community members, readers, service providers, donors, etc JOB REQUIREMENTS 1. Create a positive attitude that cultivates a sense of camaraderie and chemistry in our newsroom that helps us not only achieve our goals, but exceed them. This positivity is essential as we focus on helping our newspapers go forward with strategies aimed at our longtime survival. 2. Be proficient in use of a computer and smartphone, including use of the content management systems at The Spokesman-Review and The Black Lens. Demonstrate ability to create hyperlinks, attach photos, understand SEO and Key Performance Indicators. 3. Be able to use a smartphone to file stories and multimedia from the field and to stay current with news events. Demonstrate social media skills on Twitter, Facebook and any emerging social media networks as a way to both promote and enhance your journalism. 4. Be able to work in adverse conditions and unusual schedules when news breaks. 5. Must understand and uphold the standards, ethics and mission of journalist at The Spokesman-Review and The Black Lens on all platforms. 6. Utilize exceptional organizational skills, be able to meet changing deadlines, deal with multiple stories at once, keep supervisors abreast of developments, and work with other staff members on stories. 7. Read The Spokesman-Review and The Black Lens both in print and online, and stay current with all relative news sources. 8. Maintain a high degree of professionalism in representing The Spokesman-Review and The Black Lens always striving for fairness and accuracy.

Washington State University Job Vacancy- Learning and Organizational Development Specialist Washington State University Human Resource Services seeks a highly skilled professional to lead the Learning and Organization Development (LOD) team as the Learning and Organizational Development Specialist. The Learning and Organizational Development Specialist will perform professional, human resource duties in the area of Learning and Organizational Development (L&OD). This position provides professional guidance and consultation in the area of learning and organizational development and actively seeks out, develops, designs, coordinates and implements new programs and/or more effective methods to provide learning opportunities to University employees system wide through the WSU learning management system (LMS). This position collaborates with team members and University partners, in the review, facilitation and delivery of employee L&OD programs, policies, and procedures. Analyzes LMS capabilities and analytics and reviews current system and WSU offerings to ensure alignment with University needs and goals. Responsible for the logistics and coordination of learning programs system-wide. This is a full-time, benefit eligible position. Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Work within Human Resource Services is typically performed in an office environment, however HRS supports remote work under most circumstances during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please note, during this evolving situation, changes to remote work options will be discussed as they occur throughout the interview process. HRS serves WSU system-wide including the Pullman, Everett, Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver campuses. This position is currently eligible for remote work; the work schedule is required to primarilyoverlap normal HRS Office hours M-F between 8am - 5pm Pacific Time. For additional information, requirements, and to apply visit :wsu.edu/jobs (Position R-560). WSU is an EO/AA Education and Employer

College of Health Science and Public Health Department of Dental Hygiene Assistant Professor - Dental Hygiene The Department of Dental Hygiene invites applications for a Tenure Track position to begin August 2021, preferably. This position will include didactic, online and clinical teaching. The Department of Dental Hygiene is housed in a state-of-the-art facility located at Eastern's Spokane Campus. The department offers the only Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in the state of Washington, an entirely web-based Master of Science in Dental Hygiene, and has a fully online BSDH degree completion program. Eastern is a regional, comprehensive university that expects all faculty to demonstrate teaching excellence, professional growth, and service to the university, profession, and the community. Responsibilities in this position include teaching and mentoring of clinical faculty. For complete position information, qualifications, and application instructions, visit our jobs website: https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu. Position is listed under Faculty jobs, posting 20201006FP. EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.