In the Community: April 27, 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!
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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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TODAY, Mon, April 27, 4 pm to 7:30 pm: "Getting Connected...Reinvented" open house to learn about health and human services at new agency. Free; register at http://bit.ly/GCReinvented2015 or call Becky Staal at (616) 396-7811. For more information, contact r.staal@ottawaunitedway.org. At OAISD-Educational Services Building, 13565 Port Sheldon Rd, Holland.
Wed, April 29, 7:30 to 8:30 am: First Steps Next Steps: Anniversary Breakfast. Speaker Wes Moore, author of "The Other Wes Moore: One Name Two Fates": two African American boys with the same name grow up near each other, but along very different paths. $15 including breakfast: http://firststepsnextsteps.eventbrite.com Sponsored by First Steps and Great Start Collaborative of Kent County. At Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids.
Thurs, April 30, 7 pm: Kairos USA-Holland/Zeeland Community. Speaker originally announced, Palestinian Daoud Nassar, is unable to travel to the US because of upcoming issues regarding possible reclassification of his farm by Israeli territorial authorities. Instead, the program will be a video Nassar has made, and a Power Point presentation about Tent of Nations. Q&A and discussion of "how to support legitimate claims of Palestinians for a place in Israeli society." Free, open to the public. At Christ Memorial Church chapel, 595 Graafschap Rd, Holland.
Wed, May 6, 6 pm: Holland Citizens Task Force. Presentation by John Golaszewski, Michigan Department of Civil Rights, on ALPACT (Advocates and Leaders for Police and Community Trust), a Michigan organization of community people, civil rights and civil liberties groups, and leaders from law enforcement concerned with issues affecting police and community relations. At Imagine Fellowship, 167 West 20th, Holland.
Community Opportunities
Home Buyer Education Workshop in Spanish. Saturday, May 16, 9 am to 3 pm: Free for residents of Ottawa and Allegan counties; includes lunch. Covers resources, budgeting, credit, mortgages, real estate, property taxes, insurance, home inspections, home maintenance. See contact info and class location below.
Taller de Educación para Compradores de Casa (de un dia – en español). Sábado, 16 de Mayo, 9 am a 3 pm. Clases abiertas a todos los residentes de Ottawa e Allegan, sin costo alguno. Se proveerá almuerzo. Incluirá: recursos, presupuestos, crédito, hipotecas, bienes raíces, impuestos de propiedad, seguranza de casa, inspecciones, mantenimiento del hogar. Contacte a Brooke Van Ee, (616) 392-2368, ext. 129; email brookev@communityactionhouse.org Clases en Macatawa Resource Center, 665 136th Ave, Holland.
Jobs
Michigan Works! Holland Service Center, 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154
Tuesday, April 28, 10 am to 2 pm: 5 employers. Bring copy of resume to event.
Art Van Furniture, Macatawa Area Express, Brilliance Publishing, Michigan Turkey Producers, and Suburban Inns. 32 positions include sales associates, bus driver-operators, operations associates, load and haul (3rd shift), housekeeping, breakfast bar attendant, cook, maintenance.
Bowerman Blueberries Farm Market: Bakers/donut makers and store clerks (June-October). Hardworking, dependable, trustworthy; experience preferred but not required. Email Tom at realblueberries@gmail.com or apply in person at 15793 James St, Holland.
City of Holland: --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. Information and application at http://bit.ly/1x8EfSp Deadline is Mon, April 27.
---Certified permit technician, full-time ($33,966-$40,706; cafeteria-style benefits/pension package). Should have construction knowledge and ability to read plans; certified through ICC or achieve certification within 3 months. Send cover letter and resume to City of Holland, 270 South River, Holland 49423; hr@cityofholland.com. Deadline is Fri, May 15.
---Electrical inspector, part-time (22-27 hrs/wk; $23.94-$28.74/hr; no benefits). Specialized training in electrical systems, minimum of 6 to 8 years' experience in electrical systems and inspections. Send cover letter and resume to City of Holland, 270 South River, Holland 49423; hr@cityofholland.com
Deadline is Fri, May 15.
Engedi Church: Job openings for young adults pastor/director; facilities team member; administration and facilities assistant; kids and community life assistant; communications coordinator (project manager); students' coordinator; and visual/audio coordinator. Job descriptions and resume submission at www.engedichurch.com/jobs
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park: Facility attendant; horticulturist, both full-time.
Food and beverage server; tram coordinator, both part-time. Seasonal and internships: catering and concert concessions; concert hospitality and catering; concert hospitality coordinator; education exhibition; education intern; guest services associate; seasonal culinary support. For info and applications, go to http://www.meijergardens.org/contact/careers/
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 information, go to www.hollandhospital.org
---Maintenance mechanics, full-time (3–11:30 pm and 11 pm-7:30 am shifts available, plus every third weekend. Electrical, painting, refrigeration, light carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, ability to respond to emergencies. Experience or equivalent education preferred. Benefits, paid time off, and 401(k).
Submit application online at www.hollandhospital.org
Hope College:
---Upward Bound instructors: career, chemistry, physics; hourly, part-time. Deadline is Fri, May 1.
---Admissions representative: Represent the college to prospective students, parents, school counselors, and others. Plan and implement recruitment activities; may include travel to distant sites. Bachelor's degree with at least one year of admissions counseling and outreach, or equivalent; strong interpersonal and writing skills; public speaking skills. Deadline is Fri, May 1.
---Psychology Department office manager (40 hr/wk Aug to mid-May; 10-15 hrs/wk summer with some flexibility; benefit eligible). High school degree or more, with at least two years' working in an office setting; excellent English language speaking, writing, proofreading skills; accurate interpretation and communication of numbers, graphs, tables; computer skills; more. Deadline is Fri, May 8.
For info on all positions, go to http://www.hope.edu/employment/staff
Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance: Marketing manager, full-time. Develop, execute, measure all marketing, communication, and public relations activities; maintain website; use social media; develop monthly e-newsletter, create brochures and print media, market special events. Bachelor's degree in marketing, journalism, or public relations; 3-5 years' experience, including at least 1 year in nonprofit sector. Resume/cover letter to office@ethnicdiversity.org For info on the Diversity Alliance, go to www.ethnicdiversity.org
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District: For descriptions and to apply, go to www.oaisd.org
and click on Employment.
---Communications project assistant/graphic design. Deadline is Wed, April 29.
---Summer school (2 positions): Classroom aide parapro and teacher. Deadline is Thurs, April 30.
---Solutions development coordinator (part-time). Deadline is Fri, May 1.
---Human relations generalist. Deadline is Fri, May 8.
---School psychologist. Work with students ages 0-3 and students with severe impairments ages 3-26. Master's degree and experience in school psychology preferred. Deadline is Fri, May 8.
Ottawa County Road Commission: Engineering assistant. Job description and application at www.ottawacorc.com or at 14110 Lakeshore Dr, Grand Haven. Applications accepted until position is filled.
