Oregon Jobs Hiring in the Mt Hood and Surrounding Areas

Many people assume that living in a small town means that there are no jobs, but this is not always the case. Sometimes it is just a matter of what you are willing to do to earn money. No funny stuff here, just legitimate job offers and suggestions, and some real solutions to earning money while living in the small towns and villages in the Mt. Hood area as well as Sandy, Gresham, Troutdale, Portland, and other surrounding areas. During the winter months, there are many tourists and visitors to the Mount Hood area, so if you're out of work, it's a great time to look for work in the resorts, restaurants, and stores along Highway 26 heading out towards the mountains. What many people don't realize is that working for minimum wage is better than staying home for zero dollars an hour. Remember, even if you have a great earning potential, your pride can keep you from having enough gas in your car to get to the fabulous interview where you can make top dollar. If you're in a slump, take what you can get. It's better than being broke, and you can give notice as soon as your dream job opens up.

Here are some sites that offer jobs in Portland and the surrounding areas, as well as a few links to jobs currently open in the mountain area, and where to check back in the future for openings. Remember that many places in the Mt. Hood area lack a website, or even computer access, so they may not have ads posted on the internet. It's a good idea to take a drive up and down Hwy 26 and apply at a few restaurants. Most are willing to train someone who has the drive to learn how to do the job well.

CURRENT JOB OPENINGS
As of March 3, 2007

• Inspector and Assembler - Sandy, OR
• Summer Camp Positions - Mt. Hood, OR
• MESD Outdoor School Program Leader - Troutdale, OR/Mt. Hood area
• Part-time Economics Instructor - Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR

Check Frequently for Openings

• Craigslist - Portland Metro Area Including Mt. Hood and Vancouver, WA
• Timberline Lodge - Current Positions (PDF) - Mt. Hood, OR - Job Info Site
• Mt. Hood Skibowl - Employment Page - Mt. Hood, OR
• Mt. Hood Meadows - Skihood Employment Opportunities - Mt. Hood, OR
• The Resort at the Mountain - Employment - Welches, OR

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Jobs in Oregon Part Two

In my earlier post on Jobs in Oregon, I mentioned that I would post a few tips on ways to earn some money at home, or telecommuting. While there are some very lucrative "at-home careers", they take a bit of searching sometimes to come across. If you are already in good standing with a company that does most of the work on the computer, you may have the option of bringing some of that work home with you, if your boss approves the idea.

Another way to begin working at home is to advertise your specific skills on the internet, or on local bulletin boards such as at grocery stores, or in your local newspaper. You can provide services to either local businesses or residents in your area, such as accounting, painting, marketing, landscaping, whatever your area of expertise is, there is someone out there who needs it. All you have to do is get your name out there, and people will come to you. The thing to remember is that they can't call you if they don't know you are there.

Last of all, the internet. There are many ways to make money on the internet, such as eBay, MLM, selling advertising space on your webspace, and countless other ways. But to really make money on the internet, (other than landing a lucky $1.6 million deal with Google for your web ideas!!) you just have to put in a certain amount of research to match your skills with the telecommuting jobs that are out there. A great place to begin your search is on Craigslist, they have telecommuting jobs in their listings, as well as many employers who are hiring with consideration of allowing someone to work from their home. Don't think of it as less work, you still need to put in your eight hours a day most of the time to earn a steady paycheck, I mean - we're talking about working at home, not sitting on a beach in Tahiti sipping island drinks with little pink umbrellas in them, we're talking about earning an honest living from your home. Dreaming of ways to retire is a great way to set yourself up for accomplishment, but think realistically - the vast majority of people who work from their home are not the "internet gurus" they push in your face on late night tv, the only money they earn is the money you pay for your new "work at home program". So my biggest tip would be not to spend any money on people showing you how to earn full time pay for only two hours of work per week, but to actually seek out legitimate work that you can do from your home. Obviously if you work for Wal-Mart you can't take your job home, but possibly if you are an insurance agent, realtor, mortgage broker, attorney, notary, bookkeeper, writer, photographer, artist, craftsman, painter, or have other business skills, you could have a great future working from your home, or at least on your own schedule!

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Web Links for Jobs in Oregon

As a follow-up to my earlier post about jobs in Oregon, I have taken the time to gather some useful job-seekers links specifically for Oregonians. It is definitely easier to land a job in Oregon if you alter your standards for employment. Not lower your standards, just alther them to give you the ability to find work in a field that you are qualified for. It may not be your dream job, but from what I understand - it takes a few years to get your feet planted in some of the smaller communities of Oregon. If you have the freedom, consider working at home by either starting a business of your own, or joining forces with one of the many companies that offer "telecommute" jobs.

Here I will focus on a few of the best job sources for "traditonal" employment, where you leave the house and go to your place of work. In a later post, I will put more emphasis on telecommuting jobs and some tips on starting your own business.

Craigslist - This is a link directly to their "Oregon" area selections, so choose the area closest to you to arrive on the main page for your area. They are in most states and many countries.
OregonLive - The Job Seekers page on the Oregonian newspaper for the Portland Metro area.
WorkSource Oregon - The state of Oregon's Employment Development Jobs Page.
Oregon Jobs - Search job listings for employment with the State of Oregon.
Jobdango - Northwest job seeker's site for both Washington and Oregon.
Sandy Post - Serving the Sandy and Mt Hood areas of Oregon.
Greenlight Classifieds - Advertising local jobs for Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington counties.

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Are There Jobs in Oregon?

I'm not originally from Oregon, and maybe that's why I've heard so much about this subject. I have lived off and on in Oregon for many years now, and in several different areas, both east and west of the Cascades. While it is true that in some areas of Oregon jobs are slim, but there are other areas where there seemed to be more jobs than people willing to take them. Or possibly that's part of the problem. It's like I've said before, successful people do the things that unsuccessful people are unwilling to do.

In this area, there are relatively few jobs available, and even fewer if you are ultra-selective about what you are willing to do for an honest paycheck. Sandy is a pretty decent sized community, with enough grocers, restaurants, and retailers to offer a good portion of local community employment, but to travel to the nearby city of Gresham opens up the doors of opportunity even wider. Of course, downtown Portland is a mere 30 minute drive for those up to the commute.

But here on the mountain, things are a little different. There are jobs here, but you just have to be willing to try new things. For example, there is new residential construction in Sandy almost on a consistent basis, which means a great deal of work for laborers. In Welches area, there are many restaurants and bars where locals can make a decent living bartending, serving tables, or as part of the kitchen crew. There are many cabins and vacation rentals needing cleaning crews. The local resorts are a great place for people to work in a professional service position, security, janitorial, and even a few basic medical positions. Of course, there are a large number of jobs available during the winter months as skiers and snowboarders fill the snowparks.

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