In the Community: August 18, 2014
A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events
From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony
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Thurs, Aug 21, 6 pm: Holland Human Relations Commission (HRC) meeting. An opportunity for the community to engage with commission members and to learn more about Restorative Justice Circles, in a presentation by Jill Russell, pastor of Hope Reformed Church, Holland. ("Restorative Justice is a process to involve, to the extent possible, those who have a stake in a specific offense and to collectively identify and address harms, needs, and obligations, in order to heal and put things as right as possible.") Holland City Hall, 2nd floor training room, 270 South River, Holland.
Thurs, Aug 21, 5:30 reception; 6:15 program: "The Way Forward: What's Next for the Arab World?" by U.S. diplomat Jay Munir. $20, paid at door. rsvp@worldmichigan.org Sponsored by World Affairs Council in collaboration with Kaufman Interfaith Institute. For more information on program/speaker, go to www.worldmichigan.org At University Club (10th floor, Fifth Third Bldg), 111 Lyon St NW, Grand Rapids.
Community Opportunity: Great Start Program for Preschoolers
Ottawa County's Great Start Readiness Program has openings for more than 1,000 preschoolers for free or low-cost early childhood education this year. Operated through the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District (OAISD) working with school districts, community agencies, and child care centers. Children in Ottawa County who are 4 years old by Oct 1, 2014, are eligible. A family of four can earn up to $59,625 and still qualify. Half-day and full-day sessions available. Visit www.oaisd.org/GSR-Papp, or www.successandmychild.org or call (616) 796-1504.
Looking Ahead:
The annual Tulipanes Latino Art & Film Festival will take place Sept 6-14 in Holland "to create cross-cultural understanding and to celebrate Latino culture and identity through art, music, film, dance, and educational events." www.tulipanes.org
Jobs
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland: Education Director, full-time; salary/benefits commensurate with experience. Bachelor's degree required. Must have passion for the BGC mission and proven history of helping kids and families succeed, with proficiency in after-school academic support; college & career readiness programming; supervision & coaching of staff and volunteers, and partnerships with other community organizations. Send resume and cover letter, marked attention to Craig Spoelhof at cspoelhof@bgch.org or mail to 435 Van Raalte Ave, Holland 49423.
City of Holland: Paid-on-call (volunteer) firefighters for Department of Public Safety. Respond to fires/emergencies, on-call basis; fire fighting, rescue work, community involvement with full-time members. Must be at least 18, high school graduate, valid driver's license, live in or close to city limits, respond to fires day or night to maintain a 60 % attendance rate of all required responses. Experience a plus, but not required. Send resume/ cover letter to City of Holland, HR Dept., 270 South River Ave, Holland 49423. Deadline is Fri, Aug 29.
City of Holland: Clerical assistant to the City Clerk's office. Part-time (15 hrs/wk) during school year (Sept-Apr). High school diploma, excellent communication and interpersonal skills. $12.84/hr, no benefits. Send resume to City of Holland, HR Dept, 270 South River, Holland 49423; hr@cityofholland.com Deadline is Fri, Aug 29.
Holland Aquatic Center: Custodial/housekeeping, part-time, evenings and weekends. $9-$13/hr. Apply at Holland Aquatic Center, 550 Maple Ave, Holland.
Park Township: Fire Department office manager, part-time (20-25 hrs/wk). High school diploma or GED, 2 years' relevant experience (clerical/computer, customer service, communication skills); office management knowledge. Send applications to Daniele Dykens at ddykens@parktownship.org Deadline is Mon, Aug 25.
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District: Three openings. For details and to apply, go to www.oaisd.org
---Communications Project Assistant: Support/assistance in research, design, implementation, evaluation of internal/external projects. Bachelor's degree from a four-year institution, with emphasis in graphics design, advertising, communications or marketing preferred. Minimum 3 years' experience in similar position.
---Health Paraprofessional: Provide clinical supervision, instructional assistance, remediation services to high school students in an education program preparing for healthcare careers.
---Payroll Coordinator/Specialist: Process payroll for school districts. Associates degree in related field with 2 years' related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination.
Ottawa County Michigan Works! Employers of the Day Event: On-site, Tuesday, Aug 19, at 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154. See info on 5 firms, below:
---The Stow Company, 9 am–4 pm: Machine operators, shipping material handlers, packers, various shifts. Bring resume.
---Alliance Home Health Care Services, 10 am-2 pm. 30 positions for home health care workers, RNs, LPNs, certified nurse aides, home health aides. Bring resume; be prepared to complete online application and assessment test.
---Elwood Staffing, 9 am to noon, and 1–4 pm: 30 positions for hi-lo drivers, packers, material handlers, factory positions. Bring resume.
---Management Solutions, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm, and 1-4 pm: 25 assembly/production positions for Magna Mirrors. Bring resume.
---Stratosphere Quality, 10 am to noon, 1-3 pm: 20 quality inspectors for inspection, sorting, containment as well as rework.
