Wednesday, February 25, 2015

In the Community from ACEH February 26, 2015


A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events
From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony
 
Has  "In the Community" helped you learn about or publicize diversity  events this year?   If so, please consider joining ACEH in 2015 or renewing your membership. Your dues  help pay for this email and all the other Alliance  activities:
 
$20 a year ($35/two years) for an individual; $30 a year ($50/two years) for a family; $40 for nonprofits; $75 for businesses.
It's easy--here's how:
--You can pay through the secure Pay Pal system at http://www.harmonyalliance.org  Click on Join Us.
--Or you can send a check to ACEH, c/o Treasurer Al Minert, Box 3007, Holland 49422-3007.
--Or you can sign up any ACEH meeting or social event.  THANK YOU!
  
ACEH is a 501(c) 3 organization; contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
 
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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Fri, Feb 27, 6 pm: Town Hall meeting "Lessons we can learn from Ferguson and New York."
"Developing a conversation around race relations and how we as a community can embrace diversity."
A time of fellowship will follow; if you can contribute a snack or dish to pass, it would be appreciated. For information, contact wayne465@yahoo.com  At Imagine Fellowship, 167 West 20th St, Holland.
 
Sat, Feb 28, 3 pm-5 pm:  Open house for the Nuestra Casa Neighborhood Center in the Westcore Neighborhood.  At 253 West 15th St, Holland.
 
Thurs, March 5, 6 pm to 8 pm:  Opening reception for art exhibit: "Prisms of Hope, Living with Mental Illness" by five local artists who have "shared experiences with mental illness; their artwork expresses the hope and transcendence that creativity brings them." Includes variety of media and subjects; exhibit continues to April 25.  Free, open to the public.  At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8th St, Holland.
 
Asian Heritage Week at Hope College
Sun, March 8, 7:30 pm:  Asian Heritage Celebration showcases Asian culture represented at Hope College; includes Asian food (small portion of Vietnamese Pho and summer roll per person), Bollywood dancing lessons, and how to do Japanese calligraphy and origamiFree, open to the public.  Organized by Hope College Office of Multicultural Education (OME) and the student HAPA (Hope Asian Perspectives Association) organization.  At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 11th St, Holland.
 
Tues, March 10, 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm:  Asian Food Fest. Menu includes curry, pad Thai, fried rice, egg rolls, fried dumplings, samosa, and sticky rice mango.  $6 for community members.  At Phelps and Cook Dining Halls, 10th St between College and Columbia Aves, Holland.
 
Tues, March 10, 6 pm: Asian Heritage Lecture by Pastor Socheth Na and his son, Stephen Na, from the Cambodian Fellowship CRC; they will speak about their experiences living in Holland as first- and second-generation immigrants from Cambodia.  Free, open to the public.  Sponsored by Hope College Office of Multicultural Education and the HAPA student organization.  At Fried Hemenway Auditorium and Rotunda, Martha Miller Center, Columbia Ave at 10th St, Holland.
--For  information about Asian Heritage Week, contact ome@hope.edu or (616) 395-7867.
 
Wed, March 11, 3 pm: Refugee Symposium: Preparing for Syrian Resettlement.  Panel and discussion about Syrian conflict, culture, resettlement challenges, health, education, employment, medical concerns, housing and other concerns; connect to resources and network with area professionals.  Register at http://goo.gl/forms/n1OLN9EF3o  At Kent Intermediate School District, Coldwater Room, 2930 Knapp NE, Grand Rapids.
 
Sat, March 14, 7:30 pm: Concert, "Love changes Everything," by West Michigan Gay Men's Chorus.  Tickets $15 presale; $20 at door, $10 at door with student ID; online: www.wmgmc.org
or by phone (616) 319-1221.  At East Congregational Church, 1005 Giddings Ave SE, Grand Rapids.
 
Thurs, March 19, 8 am – 4:30 pm: "Storytelling and Communication: Threads that Connect, Inspire, and Motivate." Film "Follow Me Home," the story of four artists and their journey across the U.S., an exploration of race and identity, weaving together traditions of Native, African, and Latin cultures; discussion follows with writer/director Peter Bratt.  Six workshops.  Annual Forum 2015 of Partners for a Racism-Free Community.  $60 full day (breakfast, film, discussion, lunch, workshops); $40 morning only (breakfast, PRFC program, film, discussion). Register at www.prfc-gr.org or on EventBrite or mail check to PRFC, 250 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids 49503.  (616) 466-6187.  At Celebration! Cinema North, 2121 Celebration Dr, NE, Grand Rapids.
 
Summit on Race and Inclusion
Registration is open for the March 27, 2015, Summit on Race and Inclusion "Moving Beyond Bias."  The event will be held from 8:30 am to 3 pm at Grand Haven High School, Grand Haven.  Registration fee of $50 includes keynote speeches, a breakout session and panel discussion, refreshments and lunch.  Go to Eventbrite or contact the Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance at www.ethnicdiversity.org, email office@ethnicdiversity.org or call (616) 846-9074.  There will be no on-site registration.
 
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) Lakeshore Campus offers classes for a certificate or an associate's degree at five locations in Ottawa County: (1) Midtown Center, 96 West 15th St; (2) Patrick Thompson M-TEC, 6364 136th Ave; (3) OAISD Careerline Tech Center, 13663 Port Sheldon St; (4) West Ottawa High School (North Bldg), 3685 Butternut Dr; (5) GVSU's Meijer Campus, 515 South Waverly.  For info or to apply for admission, go to www.grcc.edu  Payment options are available.
 
Youth Opportunity
The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area is looking for six 9th and 10th grade students to join its 20-member Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) and help make a difference in the community.  Learn more and apply online at www.cfhz.org  Applications are due Wed, April 1.
 
Job Fair
Landscape Design Services, Inc, TODAY, Thurs, Feb 26, 4 pm to 6 pm:  Various landscape positions, including field associates, construction crew leaders, maintenance associates, mowing crew leader, mowing and nursery associates, lawn care technician, herbicide technician.  $9 to $20/hr. with benefits, including medical insurance, paid vacation, more.  At 7351 West Olive Rd, Holland.
 
Jobs
Allegan County:  Veteran Services Counselor, full-time, 40 hours a week ($16.01/hr); benefits.   Bachelor's degree in sociology, human services, or related area; prefer one year of experience involving veterans programs or equivalent.  Job description and on-line application at www.allegancounty.org  Deadline is Fri, Feb 27.
 
Black River Public School: Food service department worker.  Experience in food and customer service, able to work in fast-paced environment, able to lift up to 35 pounds, positive attitude, good time management skills.  Apply in person at the Food Service Kitchen or call Mimi Mahaney-Stalzer at (616) 891-0227.
 
City of Holland:  Concessions supervisor* and Junior Adventure Club supervisor*.  Also: Seasonal, part-time jobs in the Holland Recreation Division.  (Spring/summer): officials/umpires, scorekeepers for various sports; lifeguards; tennis and gymnastics instructors; playground and Junior Adventure Club supervisors and leader, special events, maintenance personnel.  (Fall/winter): officials and scorekeepers for adult/youth basketball, youth soccer officials,  youth basketball and volleyball instructors, special events.  Fill out application at http://www.cityofholland.com/recreation  (scroll to bottom of page)  and return it to Holland Civic Center, 150 West 8th St, Holland.  Deadline for concessions supervisor and Junior Adventure Club supervisor is 5 pm, Fri, Feb 27.
 
---Seasonal landscaping positions (most start in spring and end in the fall) for Parks, Cemetery, and Recreation Division. 40/hrs per week; $8.50/hr. Mowing, lawn upkeep, ball field maintenance, planting tulips, fall clean-up.  Print application at www.cityofholland.com and email to hr@cityofholland.com or pick up in person and return to City of Holland, Human Resources Dept, 270 South River Ave, Holland.  Deadline is Fri, March 13.
 
Freedom Village:  Personal living technician.  Part-time (hours vary).  Assist residents with daily activities, such as showering, housekeeping, laundry, errands, etc. 
---Maintenance technician: Full-time, M-F (occasional on-call and holidays).  HVAC certification required.  For either position, apply in person, online, by fax, or mail resume to Freedom Village, 145 Columbia Ave, Holland, MI 49423; fax (616) 820-7439; email boonk@brookdaleliving.com; www.brookdalecareers.com
 
Holland Charter Township:  Administrative assistants (2).  Part-time (16-24 hrs/wk) for Building Safety and Community Development Department.  Administrative tasks, including answer phones, customer service, data entry, process forms, maintain files, more.  Must be at least 18 years old; interpersonal and organizational skills, able to use office equipment and software, etc.  Send resume and cover letter to Holland Charter Township, Attn: Bldg Official/Zoning Adm, 353 North 120th Ave, P.O. Box 8127, Holland, MI 49422-8127; meghann@hct.holland.mi.us
 
Holland Rescue Mission:  Volunteer/events coordinator, emergency shelter shift supervisor.  Application information at  http://hollandrescue.org/get_involved/employment_information?1
 
Hope College:  Residential life coordinator.  Provide leadership and oversight to a group of residential halls, supervising resident directors and assistants.  Competitive salary and benefits, furnished apartment, academic year meal plan, professional development opportunities.  Master's degree and experience required.  Apply at www.hope.edu/employment/staff  Deadline is Thurs, March 19.
 
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District:  Adult education instructor CNC.  Part-time, evenings, to provide classroom and shop instruction to adult students.  Two years' recent work experience with CNC G-Code Programming and MaserCAM; related associates' degree or combination of education and experience.  Apply at www.oaisd.org
 
Pathways, MI:   Part-time peer recovery coaches; quality improvement specialist for Great Start programs; full- and part-time counselors for children, adolescents and their families; community-based counselor.  Various educational and experience requirements.  Application information at http://pathwaysmi.org/employment-opportunities/blog  Deadline for some positions is March 1.
 
Zeeland Public Schools:  Classroom paraprofessional.  Deadline is March 1.  Recreation director.  Deadline is Wed, March 4.  www.zps.org  Click on Quick Links, and then Employment.

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

In the Community from ACEH February 19, 2015

A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events
From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony
______________________________________________________________________
 
Thank you to the Holland Human Relations Commission for awarding
 "In the Community" the 2014 Social Justice Award
 in the category of government/community, on January 21, 2015
_________________________________________________________________
Has  "In the Community" helped you learn about or publicize diversity  events this year?   If so, please consider joining ACEH in 2015 or renewing your membership. Your dues  help pay for  this email and all the other Alliance  activities:
$20 a year ($35/two years) for an individual; $30 a year ($50/two years) for a family; $40 for nonprofits; $75 for businesses.
It's easy--here's how:
--You can pay through the secure Pay Pal system at http://www.harmonyalliance.org  Click on Join Us.
--Or you can send a check to ACEH, c/o Treasurer Al Minert, Box 3007, Holland 49422-3007.
--Or you can sign up any ACEH meeting or social event.  THANK YOU!
  
ACEH is a 501(c) 3 organization; contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
 
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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NOTE:  The local paper publicized the Friday, Feb 27, Town Hall meeting listed here, saying that it would take place on Feb. 21.  That is not correct.  The Town Hall is still scheduled for 6 p.m., Friday, Feb. 27, at Imagine Fellowship.  See more information in the listing below.
 
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 Fri, Feb 20, 7 pm (support group); 8 pm (program): "Welcome Church Forum,"  presented by PFLAG Holland/Lakeshore. Individuals from six Holland churches speak about where their denomination and congregation stand on inclusion of persons who are LGBTQ and what they are doing to welcome this population. Churches represented are Hope Reformed, Grace Episcopal, First Presbyterian, Peace Lutheran, Douglas United Church of Christ (UCC), and First United Methodist.  Moderator is John Buttrey, a UCC retired minister.  Persons may attend program only, if they wish.  At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.

Sat, Feb 21, 2 pm to 4 pm:  Korean New Year Celebration.  Chicago Korean Dancing Company, Korean Taekwondo Team, Maciek's Magic Show, and Gimbap sushi feast.  Admission is free.  Hosted by Holland Korean Church.  For information, contact Dr. John Kim at johnkimsma@gmail.com or call (616) 795-8047 or 392-2635.  At Park Christian Reformed Church, 1496 West 32nd St, Holland.
 
Sat, Feb 21, 5 pm – midnight:  Vietnamese New Year.  Magic show, dragon dance, traditional ceremony and performance, swearing-in of 2015-18 representatives of the Vietnamese-American Community of Grand Rapids, authentic Vietnamese food for sale, dancing (8:30 pm-midnight).  (616) 581-1548.  At Knights of Columbus Hall, 5830 Clyde Park Ave, Wyoming.
 
Mon, Feb 23, 7 pm:  Film, "A Path Appears," from the creators of "Half the Sky"; presented by WGVU.  Uncovers "the harshest forms of gender-based human oppression and human rights violations, and solutions being implemented to combat them"; focuses on the U.S., Colombia, Haiti, and Kenya.  Panelists Andy Soper, Gail Harrison, and Nikeidra Battle-DeBarge will discuss "human trafficking, its impacts, and what community members can do to help prevent and spread awareness of this form of modern slavery."  Event is free but RSVP required; click Home page banner "a path appears" at www.wgvu.org  At Hope College, Graves Hall Auditorium, 263 College Ave, Holland.
 
Fri, Feb 27, 6 pm: Town Hall meeting "Lessons we can learn from Ferguson and New York."
"Developing a conversation around race relations and how we as a community can embrace diversity." For more information, contact waye465@yahoo.com  At Imagine Fellowship, 167 West 20th St, Holland.
 
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) Lakeshore Campus offers classes leading to a certificate or a complete associate's degree at five locations in Ottawa County: (1) Midtown Center, 96 West 15th St; (2) Patrick Thompson M-TEC, 6364 136th Ave; (3) OAISD Careerline Tech Center, 13663 Port Sheldon St; (4) West Ottawa High School (North Bldg), 3685 Butternut Dr; and (5) GVSU's Meijer Campus, 515 South Waverly.  For more information or to apply for admission, go to www.grcc.edu  Payment options are available.
 
Looking Ahead
Registration is open for the March 27, 2015, Summit on Race and Inclusion "Moving Beyond Bias."  The event will be held from 8:30 am to 3 pm at Grand Haven High School, Grand Haven.  Registration fee of $50 includes keynote speeches, a breakout session and panel discussion, refreshments and lunch.  Go to Eventbrite or contact the Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance at www.ethnicdiversity.org, email office@ethnicdiversity.org or call (616) 846-9074.  There will be no on-site registration.
 
Jobs
Allegan County:  Veteran Services Counselor, full-time, 40 hours a week ($16.01/hr); benefits.   Bachelor's degree in sociology, human services, or related area; prefer one year of experience involving veterans programs or equivalent.  Job description and on-line application at www.allegancounty.org  Deadline is Fri, Feb 27.
 
Black River Public School: Food service department worker.  Experience in food and customer service, able to work in fast-paced environment, able to lift up to 35 pounds, positive attitude, good time management skills.  Apply in person at the Food Service Kitcehn or call Mimi Mahaney-Stalzer at (616) 891-0227.
 
City of Holland:  Seasonal landscaping positions (most start in spring and end in the fall) for Parks, Cemetery, and Recreation Division. 40/hrs per week; $8.50/hr. Mowing, lawn upkeep, ball field maintenance, planting tulips, fall clean-up.  Print application at www.cityofholland.com and email to hr@cityofholland.com or pick up in person and return to City of Holland, Human Resources Dept, 270 South River Ave, Holland.  Deadline is Fri, March 13.
 
Evergreen Commons:  "On-call" event assistant (schedule available up to 3 months in advance).
Organizational and operational support for special events at The Commons of Evergreen; work with staff, vendors, members, volunteers, community prospects; experience working with older adults preferred.  High school grad or equivalent; hospitality management training preferred.  Experience in food services, event planning.  Pass physical test and background check.  Email resume to Human Resources at hr@evergreencommons.org or mail to Attn: Human Resources, at Evergreen, 480 State St, Holland 49423.
 
Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce:  (1) Part-time communications and social media specialist; (2) part-time digital and graphic designer; (3) membership sales manager. Application information at http://www.grandrapids.org/job-openings-0215
 
Holland Rescue Mission:  Volunteer/events coordinator, buildings and grounds supervisor, emergency shelter shift supervisor, emergency shelter supervisor at Family Hope Ministry Center (16 hrs/wk), thrift store positions: part-time cashier, restoration positions: truck driver.  Application information at http://hollandrescue.org/get_involved/employment_information?1
 
Hope College:  Residential life coordinator.  Provide leadership and oversight to a group of residential halls, supervising resident directors and assistants.  Competitive salary and benefits, furnished apartment, academic year meal plan, professional development opportunities.  Master's degree and experience required.  To apply, go to www.hope.edu/employment/staff
 
Pathways, MI:   Part-time peer recovery coaches; quality improvement specialist for Great Start child care programs; full- and part-time counselors for children, adolescents and their families; community-based counselor.  Various educational and experience requirements.  Application information at http://pathwaysmi.org/employment-opportunities/blog
 
 

Thursday, February 12, 2015

In the Community from ACEH February 13, 2015

A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events
From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony
______________________________________________________________________
 
Thank you to the Holland Human Relations Commission for awarding
 "In the Community" the 2014 Social Justice Award
 in the category of government/community, on January 21, 2015
_________________________________________________________________
Has  "In the Community" helped you learn about or publicize diversity  events this year?   If so, please consider joining ACEH in 2015 or renewing your membership. Your dues  help pay for  this email and all the other Alliance  activities:
$20 a year ($35/two years) for an individual; $30 a year ($50/two years) for a family; $40 for nonprofits; $75 for businesses.
It's easy--here's how:
--You can pay through the secure Pay Pal system at http://www.harmonyalliance.org  Click on Join Us.
--Or you can send a check to ACEH, c/o Treasurer Al Minert, Box 3007, Holland 49422-3007.
--Or you can sign up any ACEH meeting or social event.  THANK YOU!
  
ACEH is a 501(c) 3 organization; contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
 
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.
______________________________________________________________________________
 
TONIGHT, Fri, Feb 13, 7 pm:  "Who Am I? Reflections on Racial and Ethnic Identity," panel of five local residents whose parents are of two different races or ethnicities; discussion; refreshments.  General meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.  www.harmonyalliance.org  or 396-2201At Semelink Hall, Western Theological Seminary, 101 East 13th St, Holland (just east of College Avenue).
 
Sun, Feb 15, 1 pm to 4:30 pm:  10th annual Taste of Soul Sunday celebrating African American history and culture.  Music, dance, storytelling, presentations, poetry, quilts, more.  Free, open to the public.  http://www.grpl.org/tasteofsoul/   (616) 988-5400.  At Grand Rapids Public Library, 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids.
 
Fri, Feb 20, 7 pm (support group); 8 pm (program): "Welcome Church Forum,"  presented by PFLAG Holland/Lakeshore. Individuals from six Holland churches speak about where their denomination and congregation stand on inclusion of persons who are LGBTQ and what they are doing to welcome this population. Churches represented are Hope Reformed, Grace Episcopal, First Presbyterian, Peace Lutheran, Douglas United Church of Christ (UCC), and First United Methodist.  Moderator is John Buttrey, a UCC retired minister.  Persons may attend program only, if they wish.  At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.


 
 
Sat, Feb 21, 2 pm to 4 pm:  Korean New Year Celebration.  Chicago Korean Dancing Company, Korean Taekwondo Team, Maciek's Magic Show, and Gimbap sushi feast.  Admission is free.  Hosted by Holland Korean Church.  For information, contact Dr. John Kim at johnkimsma@gmail.com or call (616) 795-8047 or 392-2635.  At Park Christian Reformed Church, 1496 West 32nd St, Holland.
 
Sat, Feb 21, 5 pm – midnight:  Vietnamese New Year.  Magic show, dragon dance, traditional ceremony and performance, swearing-in of 2015-18 representatives of the Vietnamese-American Community of Grand Rapids, authentic Vietnamese food for sale, dancing (8:30 pm-midnight).   (616) 581-1548.  At Knights of Columbus Hall, 5830 Clyde Park Ave, Wyoming.
 
Fri, Feb 27, 6 pm: Town Hall meeting "Lessons we can learn from Ferguson and New York."
"Developing a conversation around race relations and how we as a community can embrace diversity."
At Imagine Fellowship, 167 West 20th St, Holland.
 
Community Opportunity: Neighborhood Leadership Academy
The 2015 Neighborhood Leadership Academy is a free program of the City of Holland to "educate, enhance, and empower" neighborhood leadership.  Participants will learn leadership skills through a seven-week interactive curriculum taught by a diverse group of professionals.   You must be a resident of the city. Fill out an application (link below) and mail to Sue Harder, 270 S. River Ave, Holland 49423; email s.harder@cityofholland.com or fax (16) 546-7058.  Classes start in mid-March.
 
Looking Ahead
Registration is open for the March 27, 2015, Summit on Race and Inclusion "Moving Beyond Bias."  The event will be held from 8:30 am to 3 pm at Grand Haven High School, Grand Haven.  Registration fee of $50 includes keynote speeches, a breakout session and panel discussion, refreshments and lunch.  Go to Eventbrite or contact the Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance at www.ethnicdiversity.org, email office@ethnicdiversity.org or call (616) 846-9074.  There will be no on-site registration.
 
Workshops for Job Seekers
Ottawa County Michigan Works! offers free workshops to help residents with job searches and career development activities.  Weekly workshops are open to all, regardless of employment status, with no eligibility requirements for enrollment.  Topics include job searching, resumes, interview tips and practice, career exploration, basic computer skills, and managing the financial impact of unemployment.  Schedule and registration info: https://www.miottawa.org/eventcalendar/   or call (616) 396-2154 or visit the service center at 121 Clover St, Holland.
 
Jobs
Tues, Feb 17: Ottawa County Michigan Works! Holland Service Center, 121 Clover St, Holland.  (616) 396-2154.  6 employers:
---Hillshire Brands, on site 8:30 am-1 pm and 1:30 pm-4 pm: 38 openings for production jobs, $11.50 - $13/hr depending on position.  Bring resume and come prepared to complete application or complete it online beforehand at www.hillshirebrands.com/Careers
---EBW Electronics, 10 am-2 pm: 18 openings, various shifts.  Bring resume and come prepared to complete an application.
---Dialogue Direct, noon-4 pm: 15 customer service representatives; $10/hr ($11 if bilingual).  Positions are full time, direct hire, 40 hrs/wk with possible overtime.  Apply in advance at https://novo1.evolvondemand.net/offline/14965 or at the hiring event.
---Elwood Staffing, 9 am-2 pm: 35 openings for production jobs, bin loaders, forklift drivers, window assembly.  Various shifts.  Starting pay $8.50 - $10.74 depending on position and shift.  Bring resume to hiring event.
---Macatawa Area Express, 9 am-2 pm: 5 full-time bus operators.  CDL not required; paid training provided.  Bring resume and complete online application at www.catchamax.org
---Access Point, 10 am-3 pm: 8 openings for production supervisor, maintenance supervisor, program manager/project engineer, and production associates.  Bring resume and be prepared to complete online application at www.apteam.com  Bring 2 forms of ID to expedite hiring process.
 
City of Holland:  Seasonal landscaping positions (most start in spring and end in the fall) for Parks, Cemetery, and Recreation Division. 40/hrs per week; $8.50/hr. Mowing, lawn upkeep, ball field maintenance, planting tulips, fall clean-up.  Print application at www.cityofholland.com and email to hr@cityofholland.com or pick up in person and return to City of Holland, Human Resources Dept, 270 South River Ave, Holland.  Deadline is Fri, March 13.
 
Evergreen Commons:  "On-call" event assistant (schedule available up to 3 months in advance).
Organizational and operational support for special events at The Commons of Evergreen; work with staff, vendors, members, volunteers, community prospects; experience working with older adults preferred.  High school graduate or equivalent; hospitality management training preferred.  Prior experience in food services, event planning.  Pass physical test and background check.  Email resume to Human Resources at hr@evergreencommons.org or mail to Attn: Human Resources, at Evergreen, 480 State St, Holland 49423.
 
Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce:  (1) Part-time communications and social media specialist; (2) part-time digital and graphic designer; (3) membership sales manager. Application information at http://www.grandrapids.org/job-openings-0215
 
Herrick District Library:  (1) Library aide for Children and Teen Services Department, part-time (hours vary), $12.94/hr, no benefits. High school graduate, interpersonal and communication skills, computer experience.  Preference given to candidates who are familiar with library procedures and/or bilingual (Spanish-English).  Deadline is Mon, Feb 16. 
(2) Library aide for Public Relations/Marketing Department, 12 hrs/weekday afternoons; some evening/weekend hours may be required. $12.94/hr minimum, no benefits.  High school graduate, graphic design skills, marketing materials, social media.  Experience with software; photography and HTML design experience desirable; Spanish language skills beneficial.  Deadline is Thurs, Feb 19. 
--For either position, submit application or resume to jobs@herrickdl.org or to Director, Herrick District Library, 300 South River Ave, Holland, MI 49423.
 
Holland Rescue Mission:  Volunteer/events coordinator, buildings and grounds supervisor, emergency shelter shift supervisor, emergency shelter supervisor at Family Hope Ministry Center (16 hrs/wk), thrift store positions: part-time cashier, restoration positions: truck driver.  Application information at http://hollandrescue.org/get_involved/employment_information?1
 
Hope College:  Residential life coordinator.  Provide leadership and oversight to a group of residential halls, supervising resident directors and assistants.  Competitive salary and benefits, furnished apartment, academic year meal plan, professional development opportunities.  Master's degree and experience required.  To apply, go to www.hope.edu/employment/staff
 
Pathways, MI:   Part-time peer recovery coaches; quality improvement specialist for Great Start child care programs; full- and part-time counselors for children, adolescents and their families; community-based counselor.  Various educational and experience requirements.  Application information at http://pathwaysmi.org/employment-opportunities/blog