In the Community: August 25, 2014
A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events
From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony
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ACEH was founded in Holland in 1999 and is committed to justice, equal opportunity, cross-cultural understanding, and appreciation for diversity. Members and friends work together through programs, outreach, advocacy, and social events to make West Michigan a place where all people are welcomed and respected. "In the Community" is also on the ACEH website.
Check us out under Groups on Facebook at ACEH - Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony. Lots of posted info and links to multicultural, race, and justice topics.
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Sat, Sept 6–Sun, Sept 14: Tulipanes Latino Art and Film Festival "to create cross-cultural understanding and to celebrate Latino culture and identity through art, music, film, dance, and educational events." Films, music, art, gala; events information and schedules are at www.tulipanes.org Award-winning films include shorts, documentaries, and feature-length films exploring themes in which Latino imagination and creativity approach humor, politics, culture, fiction, and art. Most films are in Spanish with English subtitles. All films are free and open to the public. For more information on films, contact Roberto Jara at (616) 745-0887.
Thurs, Sept 11, 11:30 am-1:30 pm: "But What Did I Say? Having Culturally Appropriate Conversations," presentation by Sean L. Huddleston, GVSU assistant v-p for strategic implementation in the Inclusion and Equity Division, as an interactive discussion to give participants tools and information to build cultural competence regarding verbal and non-verbal communication. Hosted by Partners for a Racism-Free Community. $30 per person, includes lunch. To register, go to www.prfc-gr.org At Domincan Center at Marywoood, 2025 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids 49503 (parking and entrance off Lakeside).
Fri, Sept 12, 7 pm: General meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH), marking Hispanic Heritage Month. Speaker is Dr. Jesse Montano, associate professor of education at Hope College, who specializes in Latina/o literature. "Latino and Hispanic: Differing Cultures, Sharing a Language." Everyone is welcome. NOTE different location this month: At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8th St, Holland.
School supplies needed! The Center for Women in Transition (CWIT) is currently serving more than 40 school-age children who need backpacks, pencils, pens, scissors, glue sticks, calculators, binders, more. Help them get ready for school by dropping off a donation at the Holland program center, 411 Butternut. For more information, call (616) 494-1747.
Community Opportunity: Great Start for Preschoolers: Ottawa County's Great Start Readiness Program has openings for 1,000 preschoolers for free or low-cost early childhood education. Operated through 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. www.oaisd.org/GSR-Papp or www.successandmychild.org or call (616) 796-1504.
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.
City of Holland: Municipal accountant II, part-time (16-24 hrs/wk, $25-$30/hr depending on experience; no benefits). Various accounting, budgeting, reporting, grant management functions in compliance with federal/state statutes. BA in accounting, CPA preferred; 5 years' accounting experience preferably in a municipal environment, or familiarity with government accounting. Send resume and cover letter by mail or email to City of Holland, HR Depart, 270 South River, Holland 49423; hr@cityofholland.com Deadline is Fri, Sept 5.
Holland Aquatic Center: Custodial/housekeeping, part-time, evenings and weekends. $9-$13/hr. Apply at Holland Aquatic Center, 550 Maple Ave, Holland.
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 26, at 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154. See info on 2 firms, below:
---Home Instead Senior Care, on–site from 8:30 am to noon. Part-time openings for caregivers to assist aging adults. Bring resume and be prepared to complete an on-line application and assessment.
---Dialogue Direct, 10 am to 2 pm. Healthcare advisors (licensed and non-licensed). Work with healthcare providers to assist customers with enrollment, inquiries, claim follow-up, requested information. Bring resume and be prepared to complete an on-line application.
