Careers in Oregon

By Willy Franzen

Looking for an entry level job or internship in Oregon? This is an overview of how to approach the search and a list of companies that might have relevant entry level and internship opportunities.

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Located in the northwestern United States, Oregon’s variety of industries make it a good location for a recent graduate. Its largest cities are Portland, Eugene, and Salem.

Oregon is one of the major hazelnut growing areas in the world and as such produces most of the country’s hazelnuts. The state also grows grapes and wheat, some of which is used in the state’s many wineries and breweries. The state also has a strong fishing industry, particularly in salmon.

A strong technological presence has set itself up in Oregon, particularly in the Portland area, where a number of technology companies have headquarters or a large presence. Intel’s Portland branch employs over 15,000 people.

A few other companies with global headquarters or a presence in Oregon include Nike, Columbia Sportswear, and Powell’s Books.

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Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Oregon

Domo - Domo is an American Fork, UT based company that “transforms the way executives manage their business" by providing all of your important data in one intuitive platform.

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StoveTeam International - StoveTeam International is a Eugene, OR non-profit that's making cooking safer in the developing world by helping people produce safe, affordable, fuel-efficient cookstoves.

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Laika - Laika is a Hillsboro and Portland, OR based “animation company specializing in feature films, commercials and short films.”

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Alta Bicycle Share - Alta Bicycle is a Portland, OR based company that provides "solutions for all aspects of bike share" programs.

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Mercy Corps - Mercy Corps, a Portland, OR non-profit, helps “people in the world’s toughest places survive the crises they confront and turn them into opportunities to thrive.”

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Kevia - Kevia is a Portland, OR based company that offers “handcrafted sustainable jewelry” that is inspired by the natural world.

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Adpearance - Adpearance is a Portland, OR based digital marketing agency that crafts campaigns that bring traditional marketing principles together with new tactics.

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TransPerfect - TransPerfect is a New York, NY based company with 70 offices across 5 continents that provides “a full range of language and business services."

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Elemental Technologies - Elemental Technologies is a Portland, OR based company that is “the leading supplier of video processing solutions for multiscreen delivery.”

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Design Within Reach - Design Within Reach is a Stamford, CT based furniture retailer that makes authentic modern design accessible with stores across the country.

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Back to the Roots - Back to the Roots is an Oakland, CA based company that allows you to enjoy the freshly picked mushroom experience at home.

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Belly - Belly is a Chicago, IL based company that is replacing the loyalty punchcard with mobile apps and in-store iPads.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises - If you're all about luxury and relaxation, consider a job with the world's second biggest cruise company, Royal Caribbean Cruises, based in Miami, FL.

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Amy’s Kitchen - Amy's Kitchen is a Petaluma, CA based natural frozen foods company that is all vegetarian and mostly organic. They have some great jobs for new grads.

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Driscoll’s - Driscoll's is a Watsonville, CA based purveyor of premium berries, and they have all kinds of job opportunities available.

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Entercom - Entercom is one of the five largest radio companies in the U.S. and they have a ton of job openings for new and recent grads.

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Dannon - You hear Dannon and you think yogurt. They're a big company and they're growing quickly as they develop new yogurt products. Check out their jobs.

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Urban Airship - Urban Airship is a Portland, OR based company that provides technology that powers “mobile engagement, monetization and reporting" and is hiring.

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Outward Bound - Outward Bound is "a non-profit educational organization and expedition school" with wonderful career opportunities for new and recent grads.

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Allegiant - Allegiant is an Enterprise, NV based low-cost airline with some really interesting career opportunities.

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QuinStreet - QuinStreet is a Foster City, CA based online media company that focuses on lead generation, and they have some great job opportunities for new grads.

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TaskRabbit - TaskRabbit is a company that helps people get things done. Get a job with them and you'll help them help people get things done.

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BankSimple - I’ve been watching BankSimple’s Jobs page for a while, and it seems that they’re starting to pick up steam in terms of hiring.

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Chegg - Not only can you land a job with Chegg, but you can exact revenge on those campus bookstores that robbed you blind.

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Minimal Inc. - My guess is that things are changing quickly at Minimal, and now might be the right time to reach out to them about working for them.

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One Economy Corporation - If you’d like to be a part of One Economy, then head over to their Jobs page to see what's available.

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Wieden + Kennedy - Wieden + Kennedy sounds like an amazingly cool place to work, so if you’re up for the challenge (they’re obviously only looking for the best) apply for a job.

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Volunteers of America - Volunteers of America serves more than 2 million people with their staff of 16,000 paid employees and 70,000 volunteers, and they're trying to grow both.

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Dachis Group - Dachis Group “helps companies reinvent themselves into dynamic, socially calibrated organizations " and they're hiring.

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The Cadmus Group - The Cadmus Group is an environmental consulting firm based in Watertown, MA and they have a variety of entry level jobs for new grads.

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Environment America - As you can see, Environment America spreads their work across a lot of issues, which means that they have a ton of different job opportunities.

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Trick or Vote - Obviously Trick or Vote’s operations are extremely time sensitive, so now is probably the worst time to think about getting involved. So what?

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Groupon - Groupon offers a new deal every day, and that's translating into big bucks. They're growing at an insane rate and hiring constantly trying to keep up.

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The Advisory Board Company - Right now the The Advisory Board Company has just over 40 jobs posted, and I’ve picked out the following as being ideal for new grads.

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AEG - Getting a position at a legitimate sports and entertainment company is not easy, but with AEG you have a shot.

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WebMD - One indication of WebMd's expectation for growth is the fact that they have 85 jobs posted right now, quite a few of which are entry level.

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Educational Testing Service - A career with the Princeton, NJ based Educational Testing Service would take you right back to Junior year in high school with all the standardized tests.

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SurveyMonkey - If you've always wanted to work at a web startup, but were wary of the "scene," then SurveyMonkey might be the right place for you.

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Fleishman-Hillard - Fleishman-Hillard is currently seeking an Account Assistant in its Boston office. This position is a mix of “traditional” and “new” public relations.

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National Wild Turkey Federation - If you love wild turkeys and want to do everything in your power to conserve them, then you need to check out jobs with the National Wild Turkey Federation.

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Garmin - Garmin keeps improving their navigation devices, and they rely heavily on hiring new grads for entry level jobs to help them do it.

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Chill - Chill is currently looking for 2 Local Coordinators at 13 of their sites. They want 3+ years of snowboarding experience and experience working with kids.

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Shriners Hospitals for Children - Shriners Hospitals for Children has quite a few entry-level job openings, and they do a nice job of organizing their Job Opportunities.

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ReliableRemodeler.com - ReliableRemodler.com’s Jobs page is a bit sparse, and it fails to identify which of their jobs are geared towards new college grads.

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Jones Soda Co. - Jones Soda Co. has some great entry-level opportunities for new college grads, and it also looks like a really fun place to work.

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Wild Salmon Center - Whether you enjoy eating salmon or catching them, a job at the Wild Salmon Center will offer the experience to work towards protecting something that you care about.

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Ziba Design - Ziba’s Careers page says they’re always looking for great design talent, and they’re open to unsolicited resumes and portfolios.

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AngelVision Technologies - Based in Portland, OR, AngelVision Technologies creates “impact movies” that go beyond the normal text-based marketing that drives most online business.

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Northwest Service Academy - Northwest Service Academy is a non-profit organization that does hands on environmental work throughout the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

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Dogs for the Deaf - Dogs for the Deaf is a non-profit located in Central Point, OR and their mission is to rescue and professionally train dogs to help people and enhance lives.

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