In the Community: December 9, 2014
A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events
From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony
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Wed, Dec 10, 11:30 am-1:30 pm: Documentary, "Our Fires Still Burn: The Native American Experience," followed by discussion with the film's producer Audrey Geyer and Levi Rickert, editor of Native News Online. One-hour film focuses on lives of contemporary Native American role models living in the Midwest. $20 includes lunch. Register at prfc-gr.org and click on Register Now button or mail check to PRFC, 250 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids 49503. Sponsored by Partners for a Racism-Free Community. At Dominican Center at Marywood, 2025 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids.
Sun, Dec 28, 4 pm: Community celebration of Kwanzaa: "Ujima: The Collective Work IS Our Responsibility" is the theme of this year's celebration. The community is invited. The celebration will include African drumming and dance, children's story telling, exhibits, and more. For information, please contact Rev. Denise Kingdom Grier at pastorofembracing@gmail.com At Maple Avenue Ministries, 427 Maple Ave, Holland.
Kwanzaa, a week-long (Dec. 26-Jan 1) celebration of family, community, and culture, is held in the United States and in the Western African Diaspora in other nations of the Americas. Using seven core principles, Kwanzaa honors African heritage in African-American culture. It was created by Maulana Karenga, and first celebrated in 1966–67.
Mon, Jan 19, various times during the day: Student events to celebrate the life and dreams of Dr. Martin Luther King. For the first time, Holland Public Schools will close to mark the day, and students a hosted by Holland Human Relations Commission and Holland Youth Area Council. Elementary students: "The Fair Housing Five & the Haunted House," based on curriculum developed by the Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Center. Middle school students: Bullying prevention. More details in coming weeks. Pre-register at hrc@cityofholland.com or call (616) 355-1321; leave name, number of attendees, and a phone number where you can be reached.
Jobs
Center for Women in Transition: Transitional housing coordinator, full-time. Supervises staff, interns, volunteers; establishes relationships with landlords and other housing providers; provides case management; advocates on behalf of clients; back-up coverage on crisis line; other. Must have bachelor's degree in social work or related field, master's degree preferred; minimum of 3 years' experience in nonprofit, education, or human service field; prior experience working on behalf of domestic violence/sexual assault survivors and/or homeless populations strongly desired. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus. Send cover letter and resume to Program Director, 411 Butternut Dr, Holland 49424. Job was posted Dec. 1; no application deadline mentioned.
Holland Public Schools:
---Administrative assistant to the Director of School Improvement, full-time. Various assistant and clerical responsibilities, covering grants, compliance, curriculum documents, purchasing, meetings and trainings; other. Post-secondary education or business services background from approved college; minimum 3 years' experience in similar position; proficient in various technology platforms; accounting skills desirable. Apply online at www.hollandpublicschools.org by Tues, Dec 16.
---Junior Great Books Facilitator, 1-2 positions: 16 hrs/wk (8 weeks in winter, 8 weeks in spring); two days per week, per position; flexibility in days, times of day based on building schedule. $25/hr. Prior training by Junior Great Books Foundation preferred; teacher certification required; knowledge of instructional and assessment strategies and current theory and practice in literacy field, including word study, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing. Ability to work with students, staff, parents; mature judgment. Apply online at www.hollandpublicschools.org. Deadline is Fri, Dec 12.
Hope College: Event & conference manager: Full-time to develop, coordinate and oversee events and conferences for the campus, including ticket operations and event staff. Upload cover letter, resume, contact information for 3 references to www.hope.edu/employment/staff Deadline is Thurs, Dec 11.
Michigan Works! 4 employers on site Tues, Dec 9, at 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154.
---Speedway, on site from 9 am-noon for 10 openings: full-time co-manager trainee; full-time shift leader trainee; full- and part-time customer service representatives. Complete application at event; bring reference info, job history, phone numbers, etc.
---Hillshire Brands, 9 am-4 pm. 76 openings for production jobs. Starting pay $11.50/hr and up, depending on position. Additional info at www.hillshirebrands.com/careers. Bring resume; complete online application beforehand or at event.
---Stratosphere Quality, 10:30 am-3:30 pm for 30 full-time quality inspectors; starting pay $9/hr with paid holidays, vacation, benefits package, mileage, and drive-time reimbursement.
---Effex Management Solutions, noon-4 pm for 13 assembly/production positions for Magna Mirrors; benefits include medical coverage, vacation bonus, paid holidays, referral bonus.
Michigan Works! 1 employer on site Fri, Dec 12, at 106 South 6th St, Grand Haven.
---Thermotron, 9 am-noon: 6 openings for semi-skilled electrical workers, cabinet assemblers, refrigeration or HVAC, and welders. Training provided for specific job standards. Bring resume and complete application at event.
