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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:
--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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TONIGHT, Mon, May 18 – Sat, May 23, 7:30 pm: Documentary film: "The Other Man." " Explores political journey and legacy of F. W. de Klerk, a complicated figure and the last president of apartheid South Africa, who went from Nelson Mandela's jailer to his subordinate; together they changed history." 75 minutes; English. Adults $7; seniors $6; Hope students free. At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th St, Holland.
Wed, May 20, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm: "Let's Have an Uncomfortable Conversation about Diversity." Hosted by Partners for a Racism-Free Community. $30, includes lunch. Register at Eventbrite or www.prfc-gr.org At Celebration! Cinema North, 2121 Celebration Dr, NE, Grand Rapids.
Thurs, May 21, 8:15 am – 1:30 pm: 28th annual Fair Housing Luncheon and Workshop Series.
Sponsored by Fair Housing Center of West Michigan. $45 for one workshop and lunch; $30 workshop only; $30 lunch only. To register, call (616) 451-2980 or online at www.fhcwm.org At Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, 5700 28th St, SE, Grand Rapids.
Thurs, May 21, 7 pm: Immigration Information Program. Attorneys will ImLaw and Legal Aid of West Michigan host this free program on recent changes to immigration law, including DAPA and DACA, improvements to visa program, and employment-based immigration. Question and answer session follows. Information at http://www.grpl.org/event/immigration-information/ At Grand Rapids Public Library, 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids.
Fri, June 6, 11 am: Seventh annual Diversity Network/Lakeshore golf outing. To be held at Clearbrook Golf Club, Saugatuck. For information, call (616) 396-5326 or email karon@dnlakeshore.org Application form available at www.dnlakeshore.org/golf-outing
Community Opportunities
(2) City of Holland Boards and Commissions: Vacancies for volunteers. For further information, and to apply, go to www.cityofholland.com and search for City of Holland Boards and Commissions Guide.
Human Relations Commission (HRC): To consult with/advise City Council on equal rights/opportunities affecting all Holland citizens; to promote social/cultural understanding by discouraging/preventing discrimination, conducting studies, investigations, and other activities that improve relationships among all citizens, protecting their equal rights in housing, education, employment and public services. City Residency Required? Yes
Police-Community Relations Commission (PCR): To provide understanding of the Police Department activities and communicate information to the community; to provide awareness of current community problems and address issues in the community. City Residency Required? No
Sustainability Committee (SC): Assists the City Council and Board of Public Works with increasing the level of public understanding of sustainability issues and challenges; will offer recommendations to both groups on initiatives, policies and projects which are of a "green" nature. City Residency Required? Residency of BPW electric retail service area required.
International Relations Commission: To promote international/cross-cultural knowledge, awareness, understanding, and sensitivity through interactions within the community and across borders. City Residency Required? No
Sustainability Committee (SC): Assists the City Council and Board of Public Works with increasing the level of public understanding of sustainability issues and challenges; will offer recommendations to both groups on initiatives, policies and projects which are of a "green" nature. City Residency Required? Residency of BPW electric retail service area required.
International Relations Commission: To promote international/cross-cultural knowledge, awareness, understanding, and sensitivity through interactions within the community and across borders. City Residency Required? No
(3) Volunteers needed for 2-hour afternoon shifts at ACEH information table at one or more of these Holland festivals: Saturday, June 13, Multicultural Festival; Saturday, June 20, Juneteenth; Saturday, June 27, PRIDE. Please call (616) 405-6629 or 396-2201 or email aceh@harmonyalliance.org.
Jobs
Michigan Works! Holland Service Center, 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154
Tuesday, May 19, 10 am to 2 pm: Agriculture and food processing hiring event, for 6 employers: Pinnacle Foods Group, Tyson Foods, Quincy Street Inc, Michigan Turkey Producers, Dykhuis Farms, Inc, and Heinz. Positions include animal caretaker, seasonal production, meat mixer/grinder, sanitation, smokehouse operator, maintenance tech, machine mixer operator, operator 3, maintenance mechanic, warehouse, load & haul, food safety manager. Bring resume to event.
Allegan County:
--- Part-time assistant prosecuting attorney (30 hrs/wk; pro-rated benefits; $37,767.60 to $58,936.80 depending on qualifications and experience. Open until filled.
---Public health nurse (full-time, $22.39-$27.31/hr; benefits). Associate degree in nursing, bachelor's degree preferred; certification in community health nursing. Deadline 4 pm, Fri, May 22.
---Telecommunicator (full-time, $17.08/hr; benefits). High school grad or equivalent; preferably minimum of two years in a public emergency service field. Deadline 4 pm, Fri, May 22.
Buen Pastor Ministries, Inc. Migrant Head Start and Day Care seeking teachers AA/BA in early childhood development; Family service specialist and advocate; Bus drivers.
Bilingual preferred; jobs are June-September. Apply in person at Buen Pastor c/o Third Reformed Church, 111 West 13th St, Holland.
Center for Women in Transition: Crisis and supportive services coordinator, full-time. Coordinate legal advocacy, crisis services, support groups, and case management; supervise direct service staff; train and coach staff, interns, and volunteers. Serve as manage on duty. Need master's degree in relevant field; experience providing case management in human services; knowledge of issues; time management, organizational, and communication skills. Prior supervisory experience and bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus. Send resume/cover letter to Program Director, 411 Butternut Dr, Holland 49424 or hollys@cwitmi.org Deadline is Mon, May 25.
City of Holland:
---Assessing administrator; certified permit technician; part-time electrical inspector; paid on-call volunteer firefighter; broadcast journalism intern; TV producer intern; seasonal labor. Go to http://www.cityofholland.com/jobs
Herman Miller Co: Variety of job openings in Holland area, including public relations, product associate, and more. Go to: https://www.facebook.com/HermanMiller?v=app_404596412628&app_data=job%2F53806746
Hope College:
---Bookstore: director. Deadline is Mon, June 1.
---Campus operations, safety manager. Deadline is Mon, June 1.
---Campus safety, on call officer.
---Financial aid office manager. Deadline is Fri, May 22.
---IT: entry-level database programmer/analyst. Deadline is Thurs, May 28.
---IT: experienced database programmer/analyst: Deadline is Thurs, May 28.
---IT: system manager. Deadline is Thurs, May 28.
---Kruizenga Art Museum collections manager. Deadline is Fri, May 29.
---Physical plant: carpenter. Deadline is Fri, May 29.
---Physical plant: director. Deadline is Fri, June 12.
---Physical plant: fire systems technician. Deadline is Fri, June 5.
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
and click on Employment.
---Teacher consultant for visually impaired.
---Occupational therapist. Deadline is Fri, May 22.
---Technology field support. Deadline is Fri, May 29.
---Lead district IT specialist. Deadline is Fri, May 29.
---Web application developer.
Saugatuck Center for the Arts: Marketing, education, administrative, and stage management summer internships; part-time paid positions for event staff, box office, other theater positions. Descriptions and contact info at www.sc4a.org
Zeeland Christian School: Elementary Mandarin immersion teacher. Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in education or field; fluent in Mandarin and English in speaking and writing. Must pass background checks. Send resume/cover letter to The Society for Christian Instruction of Zeeland, Mich. d/b/a Zeeland Christian School, Attn: Nancy Pyle, 334 West Central Ave, Zeeland 49464.
