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:
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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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Tues, March 31, all day: Coffee for CASA fundraiser. 20 percent of all sales (drinks, food, everything) will be donated to CASA, a Hope College-related program which helps "at-risk elementary children learn how to succeed in school" with after-school tutoring and activities. At Lemonjello's, College Ave at 9th St, Holland.
Thurs, April 2, 11 am: Asian Music Series: "At the Threshold of This Life": Tibetan Music Fieldwork and Creative Responses, presented by Dr. Andrea Clearfield, award-winning composer, from her work documenting Tibetan music in a remote and restricted area of the Himalayas in northern Nepal. Event includes video/audio, discussion of the project. At Wichers Auditorium, Nykerk Hall, Hope College, 127 East 12th St, Holland.
Wed, April 8, 5:30 pm: Women of Color Dinner and Senior Recognition. Hosted by Hope College Office of Multicultural Education. $7 for community members. Purchase tickets at Martha Miller Center, Room 107 (10th St at Columbia Ave) by Wed, April 1. (616) 395-7867. At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 11th St, Holland.
Tues, April 14, 2 pm: "Building Strong Communities through Faith"; guest speaker Patrick A. Miles, Jr., U.S. Attorney for Western District of Michigan. Hosted by Holland Department of Public Safety and the Human Relations Commission "to celebrate community." Please RSVP at rsvp@hrc@cityofholland.com or call (616) 355-1328 and leave message with name and number attending. Light refreshments. At Herrick District Library auditorium, 300 South River Ave, Holland.
Tues, April 21, 8:30 – 11:30 am: "Managing Conflict through an Intercultural Lens." Interactive workshop on problem solving and conflict resolution styles use" by people from many different cultures; presented by Lisa Mitchell and staff of Partners for a Racism-Free Community. $45 includes materials, booklet, guide, breakfast. Registration closes at noon on Thurs, April 16.
Contact staff@prfc-gr.org, call (616) 466-6187, or send check to PRFC, 250 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids 49503. At Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 250 Commerce Ave, SW, Grand Rapids 49503.
Community Opportunity
4-H Tech Wizards program is looking for 4 men and 2 women to mentor youth in grades 6-8, two hours a week for a year, including summer, Tuesday evenings either 4 to 6 pm or 6 to 8 pm. Program focuses on the importance of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) skills; most of the students also take part in the Hope College Step Up program. Mentors do not have to be "rocket scientists," but willing to learn new things while building positive relationships with youth. For more information, contact Will Shemer, program coordinator, Ottawa Co. 4-H Youth Development, shemerwi@anr.msu.edu or call or text (616) 994-4578.
Multicultural Festival: June 13, 2015
Holland's International Relations Commission is seeking sponsors, food vendors, booth participants, and multicultural entertainment for its 2015 Multicultural Festival in Kollen Park. For information and forms, go to http://hollandircfestival.com If you have questions, please contact (616) 355-1300 or email irc@cityofholland.com
Jobs
Michigan Works! Holland Service Center, 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154
Tuesday, March 31, 10 am to 2 pm: 10 employers, 245 positions available. Two Men and a Truck Lakeshore franchise; Home Goods; Grace of Douglas; Gentex; Macatawa Area Express bus company; Steak n' Shake; Sherwin Williams; Effex Management Solutions; Hillshire Brands; Blu Perspective. Part-time and full-time jobs. Bring resume to event.
Avanti Law Group, PLLC: Legal secretary, part-time, for Holland office. Must be bilingual (Spanish/English). Mail resume and cover letter to ralvarez@avantilaw.com
City of Holland: ---Windmill Island Gardens Development Manager. Full-time; $58,365 to $69,992; benefits. Oversee operations/activities of Windmill Island Gardens; implement strategic and business plans, eventually covering position's cost with increased attendance, programs, and regional support. Bachelor's degree in marketing, business management, tourism or related field; 4 to 6 years' experience. Job description at www.cityofholland.com/jobs Send resume, cover letter, and references to hr@cityofholland.com, with the job title in subject line. Deadline is Fri, April 3.
---Assessing Administrator. Full-time; $72,467-$86,986; benefits. State of Michigan Level IV certified assessor to assess and appraise all property for city, schools, counties (Ottawa, Allegan), and intermediate school district; maintain records; prepare assessment rolls, various reports. Description at www.cityofholland.com/jobs Bachelor's degree, 6 to 8 years' experience. Applicants with Level III certifications considered. Resume, cover letter, references to hr@cityofholland.com with Assessing Administrator in subject line. Deadline is Fri, April 17.
---Ambassadors for Downtown Holland and Holland Farmers Market. Part-time (must be available June 1 through Sept 7; weekend and evening availability required). $10/hr. Friendly, outgoing personality; self-starter; at least 18 years old. Various responsibilities. Mandatory training and CPR class will take place the week before the job's start date. Information and application at http://bit.ly/1x8EfSp Deadline is Mon, April 27.
Community Action House: Housing and education specialist. Part-time (20-30 hrs/wk; requires some evening work, flexible schedule). Certified by MSHDA or HUD, fluent in Spanish, human services or education-related degree, experience facilitating adult education, homebuyer education, financial management. Send resume/letter to Jennifer Boerman, jdboerman@communityactionhouse.org or mail to Community Action House, 665 136th Ave, Holland 49424.
Destination Education: Collective impact team facilitator. Works with teams that make completion of post-secondary education a reality, especially for low-income students, students of color, and those who would be the first in their families to attain a degree or credential. Bachelor's degree, minimum 3 years' relevant experience, knowledge of K-12 and higher education, skilled in engaging with culturally and economically diverse populations; proficient with various software; ability to speak Spanish preferred. (616) 745-0887 for more info. Resume to roberto@midestinationeducation.org or Roberto Jara, Destination Education, 96 West 15th St, Suite 106, Holland 49423. Deadline is Mon, April 13.
Holland Hospital: Housekeeping services project specialist (full-time, 3:30 pm-midnight; benefits, shift differential); food service workers (part-time; high school diploma or GED); RNs (full-time, part-time, variable staffing pool), license to practice in Michigan, experience preferred; patient care assistants (part-time; high school diploma; education/experience in health care preferred but not required). For more information on openings, go to www.hollandhospital.org
Holland Public Schools: Purchasing and production manager in Nutritional Services (full-year, M-F, 8 am-2 pm). Assist food service director in ensuring production of food in cost-effective and efficient manner. Job description and application at www.hollandpublicschools.org Deadline is Fri, April 10.
Hope Church RCA: Administrative assistant (24-32 hrs/wk, Mon-Thurs; $14 to $16/hr). Provides hospitality within the office for congregation and community; administrative support to ministers and staff. People and communication skills; computer software proficiency; writing, proofreading, support media presence. Resume, cover letter to office@hopechurchrca.org, attn: Pastors Gordon Wiersma and Jill Russell. Deadline is Fri, April 3.
Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON): Attorneys. Two openings for immigration law attorneys: one for 30 hrs/week in Grand Rapids and one for 15 hrs/week in Traverse City. JFON/West Michigan is part of a faith-based ministry of the United Methodist Church and UMCOR, operating a national network of 42 clinics offering immigration legal services. General knowledge of immigration law; at least a year of legal practice in this field; foreign language ability, particularly Spanish, is a plus. For position description, contact L.Rampersad@jfonwestmichigan.org Deadline is Wed, April 8.
---Speech pathologist. Go to www.oaisd.org and click on Employment to see job description and requirements. Deadline is Fri, April 10.
