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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Wed, May 27, 6 pm: Holland Citizens Task Force. Meeting to finalize objectives, form points of unity, plan community outreach, discuss forming a copwatch. At Imagine Fellowship, 247 West 20th, Holland.
Wed, May 27, 7 pm: Kairos USA-Holland/Zeeland. Speaker, Cody O'Rourke of Gladwin, MI, a representative of Christian Peacemakers Teams "that wage nonviolent actions in possible lethal situations in Hebron, the West Bank" will speak about "what living under the Occupation feels like if you are in Hebron." At 1st Presbyterian Church, 659 State St, Holland.
Fri, June 5, 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
Sat, June 6, 11 am-5 pm: Hispanic Center "Big Family Event" open house. Live music, inflatable games for kids, raffle tickets, free food, information, more. At the Center, 1204 Grandville Ave SW, Grand Rapids.
Community Opportunities
(1) Center for Women in Transition (CWIT) May Baskets: Seeking donations of household cleaning and personal care products to give its clients through May 29. Contribute a laundry basket full or donate what you can. Deliver to CWIT at 411 Butternut Drive, Holland 49424.
(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 Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (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
TODAY, Tuesday, May 26, 10 am to 2 pm: Agriculture and food processing hiring event, for 5 employers: Dialog Direct, Effex Management Solutions, Blu Perspective, Elwood Staffing, and Holland Special Delivery. Positions include non-licensed health advisor, production/assembly, quality inspector, quality team leader, quality response tech, hi-lo, and CDL-A licensed local truck driver. Bring copy of 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.
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.
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
Holland Public Schools: Variety of summer school jobs, including teachers, aides. Go to www.hollandpublicschools.org and click on HR-Jobs.
Hope College:
---Bookstore: director. Deadline is Mon, June 1.
---Campus operations, safety manager. Deadline is Mon, June 1.
---Campus safety, on call officer.
---Career counselor, part-time, hourly. Deadline is Fri, June 12.
---Coed cheerleading coach, part-time.
---Head men's tennis coach, part-time.
---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.
---Media services associate, part-time, hourly. Deadline is Mon, June 15.
---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.
---Safety manager. 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.
---Early on and infant program supervisor. Deadline is Fri, June 5.
---Teacher consultant for visually impaired.
---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.
