In the Community: April 18, 2016
A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events
From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony
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 www.harmonyalliance.org Please 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. And now you can find us on Twitter at #acehalliance.
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Mon, April 18 - Sat, April 23: Helping the Homeless: Adding $1 to your bill this week at these three Holland restaurants—The Biscuit, deBoer Bakkerij, New Holland Brewing Company—will aid the Lakeshore Housing Alliance work toward long-term solutions to prevent and end homelessness in Ottawa County.
Mon, April 18, 4:30 – 6:30 pm: CultureWorks reception for The ST(O)RY exhibit "portraying the triumph of a community in Zambia through large-scale photographs from Poetice International"; panelists (at 5:30 pm) from Poetice offer "an inspiring perspective of using one's creative craft for good." CultureWorks provides after-school and summer opportunities in various forms of art for diverse students from Holland-area middle and high schools. (616) 990-1178. At CultureWorks, 710 Chicago Dr, Suite 200 (next to Engedi Church), Holland.
Mon, April 18, 7 pm: Japanese Language and Culture Group. Mayumi Balfour of Sister Cities International leads a monthly discussion focusing on different aspects of Japanese language and culture. (616) 942-2561. At Schuler Books & Music, 2660 28th St, Se, Grand Rapids.
Thurs, April 21, 2 pm: Film, "The Head of Joaquin Murrieta." (See description at 6:30 pm, April 21, below). Event includes LLEAD Roundtable. For the 2 pm screening, please confirm your attendance by emailing hlr4latinosbylatinos@gmail.com. At Herrick District Library auditorium, 300 South River, Holland.
Thurs, April 21, 6:30 pm (social); 7 pm (film): Film, "The Head of Joaquin Murrietta." PBS film about Mexican American lynchings throughout the U.S. southwest. Film screening with director Juan Valadez. Free. Hosted by LLEAD Holland (Latino Leaders for the Enhancement of Advocacy & Development, a statewide organization). At Holland High School, 324 West 24th St, Holland.
Thurs, April 21, 6 pm: Holland Human Relations Commission monthly meeting; held at neighborhood center as part of the Commission's strategic vision for community outreach. Light refreshments will be served. At Nuestra Casa, 253 West 15th St, Holland.
Community Opportunities
Calling All Colors: Volunteers needed to facilitate small groups of middle or high school students at the spring Calling All Colors conferences. Training is Thurs, April 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at LEDA office, 665 136th Ave, Holland. Conferences are Mon, May 2 (middle school students) and Tues, May 3 (high school), from 8:45 am to 10:45 am at Grand Valley State University. Contact Alfredo Hernandez, program director, at program@ethnicdiversity.org or (616) 846-9074.
4-H Cultural Competency series: Would you like to share something from your family's heritage with elementary students? 4-H and Herrick District Library need adults and older teens to help children learn about aspects of different cultures (food, music, art, holidays, dances, or traditional dress/clothing)--whichever one or ones that you'd like to talk about or demonstrate with the children. Meets Thursday afternoons in June or July. Contact Susan at (616) 994-4543 or fentons@msu.edu
Job Fairs and Jobs
Holland Michigan Works! : Hiring Event Tues, April 19, 10 am -2 pm at 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154. 9 employers (Allied Business Services, GoodTemps, Inc., Adecco, Arby's Restaurant Group, Express Employment Professionals, Kuperus Trucking, Inc., Baymont Inn & Suites, Walmart, Heritage Homes, Inc) offering 106 positions. Bring several copies of your resume.
Resthaven Job Fair: Friday, April 22, noon to 4 pm. CNAs, LPN, RN. On-the-spot interviews, direct hire. (616) 796-3523. www.Resthaven.org/careers At 280 West 40th St, Holland.
Allegan County: Child-care workers, 1 full time and 1 part-time (32/hrs/wk); sanitarian, part-time; Swift and Sure Sanctions Probation Program Coordinator; call-in child care worker, part-time; corrections officer; deputy sheriff; personal health services manager; senior legal secretary; social worker, part-time. www.allegancounty.org and click on Job Opportunities.
City of Holland: http://www.cityofholland.com/jobs or pick up application at City Hall, Human Resources Dept, 270 S. River, Holland. Seasonal landscaping positions (40 hrs/wk); summer help transportation division (deadline is May 6); mechanic assistant, police cadet, reserve police officer, TV & broadcasting & marketing internships. Send cover letters, resumes to above address or email hr@cityofholland.com
----- Downtown Holland and Holland Farmers Market Ambassadors: Part-time, June 1 through Sept 5, including weekend hours. $10/hour. Must be over age 18. Info to apply from Kara de Alvare at k.dealvare@ciytofholland.com or (616) 796-0472. Applications must be submitted electronically by April 18.
Evergreen Commons: Housekeeping: 2, for Evergreen building, part-time (20-29 hrs/wk). In-home care aide, part-time Go to www.evergreencommons.org. click on Evergreen at top of page and Join Our Team.
Grand Rapids Community College: Adjunct faculty positions; administrative assistant for executive offices; police lieutenant; support professional for distance learning. www.grcc.edu/humanresources/jobs
Grand Rapids Downtown Market: Facilities manager; internships; various positions on Market staff and in the shops and restaurants. www.downtownmarketgr.com/be-a-part/work
Grand Valley State University: Variety of administrative/professional, professional support, public safety, and maintenance/grounds/service jobs. https://gvsu.edu/jobs/htm
Habitat for Humanity: Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity is seeking an executive director to begin in June 2016. Job description at www.lakeshorehabitat.org Send resume and cover letter to e.d.search@lakeshorehabitat.org
Haworth: www.Haworth.com/Careers Assembly (full-, part-time, summer students), machine operators, loader/unloader.
Herman Miller, Inc.: www.hermanmiller.com Various open positions. Click on About Us and scroll down to Careers.
Holland Charter Township: Clerk's assistant/public information coordinator (part-time, 20-24 hrs/wk); meter reader and maintenance assistant, full time; administrative assistant for Department of Public Works (part-time, 20 hr/wk). www.hct.holland.mi.us
Holland Hospital: Full- and part-time positions. www.hollandhospital.org and click on Careers.
Hope College: www.hope.edu Resident director, live-in, part-time. Admissions representative, deadline April 30. Artist-in-residence (May 16-August 5). Strength & conditioning coordinator/assistant football coach.
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District: www.oaisd.org and click on Employment. Special education teacher for Project SEARCH program.
Ottawa County Friend of the Court: Account specialist; custody investigator; data processing specialist. Positions open until filled. Openings also in other county offices. Go to www.miottawa.org, click on Online Services, and scroll down to Employment Opportunities.
Ottawa County Road Commission: Civil engineer in public utilities/special services. Job description and application at www.ottawacorc.com
Spectrum Health: Case manager, community health—licensed RN who is bilingual (Spanish-English). www.spectrumhealth.org and click on Job Seekers at top of page.
West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Administrative assistant, full-time; must be bilingual (English/Spanish). http://www.hccwm.org/jobs (Website also has info about Grand Rapids jobs in other companies/agencies.)
West Ottawa Public Schools: www.westottawa.net/jobs/
WOOD TV-8: Digital sales consultant; part-time assignment editor; photograph/editor; multi-platform journalist. Apply at www.woodtv.com/careers
Zeeland Public Schools: www.zps.org/jobs
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