In the Community: March 24, 2017
A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events
From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony:
"Diversity, Unity, and Justice Are at the Heart of ACEH"
ACEH was founded in Holland in 1999 and is committed to justice, equal opportunity, cross-cultural understanding, and appreciation for diversity. Members work together 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 Check us out under Groups on Facebook, at ACEH – Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony. Come join us as a member—see information at the end of this email.
Mon, March 27, 4 pm: Film "American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs," followed by Q&A with a Boggs Center representative. Documentary "plunges us into Boggs' lifetime…traversing U.S. social movements including labor, civil rights, Black Power, feminism, Asian American and environmental movements, and beyond." Boggs died at her home in Detroit in October 2015 at age 100. At Hope College, Graves Hall, Winants Auditorium, College Ave at 11th St, Holland.
Tues, March 28, 4:30 pm: "Experiencing Bigotry: How Overt Acts of Discrimination can Undermine Intergroup Relations." 2017 Inaugural John Shaughnessy Psychology Lecture, by Dr. Steven Spencer, an alumnus of the Hope psychology department. At Hope College, Graves Hall, Winants Auditorium, College Ave at 11th St, Holland.
Wed, March 29, 4 pm: "Preserving the Legacy of Cesar Chavez through Faith, Commitment, and Courage": Annual Lecture Series. Keynote address by Juan Caballero, legal fellow with the West Michigan office of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Co-sponsored by Hope College Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Latino Student Organization, and GROW. At Maas Auditorium, 264 Columbia Ave, Holland.
Thurs, March 30, 7 pm: "Islamophobia, Hate Crimes, and the Racialization of Religious Identity." Annual Rabbi Philip Sigal Memorial Lecture, presented by Dr. Simran Jeet Singh, renowed interfaith scholar-activist and professor of religion at Trinity University and Senior Religion Fellow with the Sikh Coalition. At GVSU Loosemore Auditorium, DeVos Center, 401 West Fulton St, Grand Rapids.
Wed, April 12, 5:30 pm: Hope College Senior Recognition and Women of Color Celebration. Four women speakers and recognition for all graduating students of color.
Advanced registration required by Wed, April 5. Tickets $15 for general public; available at Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Martha Miller Center (M-F, 8 am-5 pm); by email at diversity@hope.edu, or by phone at (616) 395-7867. At Haworth Inn & Conference Center, 225 College Ave, Holland.
Community Opportunity
Calling All Colors: Volunteers needed to facilitate small group dialogues at middle school (May 1) and/or high school (May 2) CAC Lakeshore conferences at GVSU Allendale campus. Volunteers must attend one pre-conference training, either Tues, Apr 25, or Thurs, Apr 27; both will be from 6 to 8 pm at LEDA offices, 665 136th Ave, Holland. Contact Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance at www.ethnicdiversity.org/getinvolved/volunteer or call (616) 846-9074.
Jobs and Job Fairs
Holland Sentinel employment ads: www.hollandsentinel.jobs
Grand Rapids Public Schools Job Fair, Sat, March 25, 10 am to 2 pm: Teachers; nursing, security, facilities and operations, transportation, nutrition services, support services, skilled trades, more. Register in advance www.grps.org under Careers tab; select "job fair quick form" and choose "Grand Rapids District Job Fair" from dropdown list. At GRPS University, 1400 Fuller Ave, Grand Rapids.
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District: Educational Job Fair, Thurs, March 30, 10 am to 2 pm: Substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, other support staff. www.EDUStaff.org; (877) 974-6338. At Ottawa Area ISD, 13565 Port Sheldon St, Holland.
Allegan County: www.allegancounty.org and click on Job Opportunities for info and application forms. Child care workers: 1 full-time (40 hrs/wk with benefits); 1 part-time (32 hrs/wk with pro-rated benefits). Clerk typist, full-time with benefits. Seasonal maintenance, part-time, hourly, no benefits.
Center for Women in Transition: www.cwitmi.org
Downtown Market, Grand Rapids: www.downtownmarketgr.com/be-a-part/work Market events coordinator, full time. Variety of other jobs with the market or its vendors.
City of Grand Rapids: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/grandrapids General website for City of Grand Rapids jobs: www.grcity.us
City of Holland: Summer help for Transportation Department; police cadet; reserve police officer; paid-on-call (volunteer) firefighter; television production internship; Downtown Holland internship; fire marshal; seasonal labor, Parks and Cemetery Division. http://www.cityofholland.com/jobs
---Adventure Program Coordinator, 30 hrs/wk, Mon-Th; $10/hr, June to mid-August. Program takes children ages 7 – 13 on fun activities around West Michigan; part of Holland Recreation Program. Experience working with children; CPR certified; education majors preferred; must pass background check. Send cover letter and resume to Garrett Thelen at g.thelen@cityofholland.com; (616) 355-1130.
Evergreen Commons: www.evergreencommons.org/join-our-team/
Gentex: Production team members. Skilled trade technicians. Various entry-level/experienced engineers. www.gentex.com/careers
Good Samaritan Ministries: Circles Facilitator and Circles Youth Facilitator. Each 5+ hours/wk; compensation $1200 for 21 weeks, through end of June. http://www.goodsamministries.com Click on Get Involved and scroll down to Jobs for description.
Grand Rapids Community College: www.grcc.edu/humanresources/jobs
Grand Valley State University: https://gvsu.edu/jobs/htm
Harbor House Ministries: Resident aides (full or part-time, first or second shift) to assist men and women who have developmental disabilities. Must be 18 with high school diploma or equivalent. Applications at office, 919 44th St, Jenison, or download at www.harborhouseministries.org
Haworth: www.Haworth.com/Careers Second- and third-shift available. Offering new increased rates.
Herman Miller, Inc.: www.hermanmiller.com Click on About Us and scroll down to Careers.
Holland Board of Public Works: www.hollandbpw.com Summer full-time landscaping and general maintenance jobs; must be at least 18 years old.
Holland Charter Township: www.hct.holland.mi.us Buildings & grounds maintenance assistant, full-time.
Holland Hospital: www.hollandhospital.org and click on Careers.
Holland Public Schools. www.hollandpublicschools.org
Hope College: www.hope.edu/jobs Click on Staff positions. Resident director (part-time, live-in). Victim advocate/prevention educator (part-time). Day 1:Watershed Next Generation Sequencing lab director (hourly, full-time). Upward Bound summer positions: academic instructors (science, math, English), deadline Fri, March 24. Educational coach, resident director, night supervisor, van driver, career instructor, electives instructor, check website for deadlines.
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District: www.oaisd.org and click on Employment. Social worker/behavioral specialist. Custodian/second shift.
Ottawa County: Go to www.miottawa.org, click on Online Services, and scroll down to Employment Opportunities for information and application forms. Clerk/Register Technician, full-time with benefits; must have high school diploma or GED with some post-secondary training in two years' office experience. Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) is strongly preferred.
Ottawa County Road Commission: (1) Communications Administrator to develop communication strategies, campaigns, programs, and training (also serves as board secretary and will have office manager responsibilities). Degree in communications, journalism, public relations or related field; four years of progressive experience preferred or combo of education & experience. (2) Engineering Aide. (3) Summer positions: Road crew/Traffic regulator. Maintenance help. Special services aide. Engineering aide. (4) Common laborer; must have CDL "A" license. Apply at main office (14110 Lakeshore Dr, Grand Haven) or download at www.ottawacorc.com.
Spectrum Health: www.spectrumhealth.org and click on Job Seekers at top of page.
West Ottawa Public Schools: www.westottawa.net/jobs/
WOOD-TV: Photojournalist. Executive producer. Multi-platform reporter. Sales positions: Integrated digital specialist. Account executive. Digital account executive. Apply at www.woodtv.com/careers
Zeeland Public Schools: www.zps.org/jobs
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Thank you!
The ACEH Board of Directors: C.J. Kingdom-Grier, Belinda Coronado, Al Minert, Eleanor Lopez, Bobbie Brown, H Bin Lim, Lori Shaw, Viola Jackson, Kim Ludwig
