In the Community: March 12, 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 13 (through Sat, March 18), 7:30 pm: Film, "The Eagle Huntress." A 13-year-old Mongolian girl fights to become first female eagle hunter in 12 generations of her family; covers her personal journey and themes of female empowerment, the natural world, coming of age, and the onset of modernity. Rated PG-13. In Persian with English subtitles. $7 regular admission; $6 seniors. At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th St, Holland.
Tues, March 14, 4 pm: 2017 Asian Heritage Lecture: "The Intersection of Faith, Race, and Identity." Community and faith leader Robin Afrik of Holland will share her cross-cultural experiences and faith journey toward healing and reconciliation. Free; open to all. Co-sponsored by Center for Diversity and Inclusion, student HAPA group, and GROW. At Hope College Maas Center, 264 Columbia Ave (between 10th & 13th Sts), Holland.
Wed, March 15, 7:15 pm: Lecture: "A Critical Look at Racial Realities in Cinema." Examines how comedy can explore issues "in ways that allow audiences to digest messages that are uncomfortable to confront in day to day life." Organized by Partners for a Racism-Free Community. At UICA, 2 Fulton West, Grand Rapids.
Thurs, March 16, 6 pm: "Invisible Walls, Ceilings, and Floors: Championing the Voices and Inclusion of Female Leaders of Color in West Michigan." Community Forum to share findings and recommendations of a research project of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation in which 120 female leaders of color participated; to engage attendees in a call-to-action conversation. Register at https://invisiblewallsceilingsandfloors-kent.eventbrite.com At GVSU – Pew Loosemore Auditorium, 401 Fulton St West, Grand Rapids.
Fri, March 17, noon: Viewing and Decoding Enslaved Black/Female Resistance (and what that means about where we see black women's resistance today), discussion led by Dr. Jessica Marie Johnson. Learnng Lab event of Partners for a Racism-Free Community. Cost: $25 - $45. Register at http://prfc-gr.org/events or call (616) 466-6187. At ICCF, 920 Cherry St. SE, Grand Rapids.
Fri, March 17, 7 pm: PFLAG Holland/Lakeshore. View documentary "Gender Revolution," a film guided by journalist Katie Couric. Free, all are welcome. (Members will be available to meet with those preferring support and counsel rather than the film.) Trans group meets at 6 pm. At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.
Jobs
Holland Sentinel employment ads: www.hollandsentinel.jobs
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. Enforcement specialist, full-time, hourly (40 hrs/wk), with benefits; see job description and application online; deadline is Fri, March 17.
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: Director of Community and Neighborhood Services; summer help for Transportation Department; police cadet; reserve police officer; paid-on-call (volunteer) firefighter; television production internship. http://www.cityofholland.com/jobs
Evergreen Commons: Volunteer Coordinator, part-time hourly. In-home care aide. Info at 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. CASA (Children's After School Achievement) summer positions: teacher, teaching assistant; deadline Fri, March 17. 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.
Ottawa County: Go to www.miottawa.org, click on Online Services, and scroll down to Employment Opportunities for information and application forms.
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. Complete application 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.
Westcore Neighbors: Nuestra Casa Center Coordinator: Part-time (15 hrs/wk). Serves the Westcore Neighbors Gathering Place (Nuestra Casa) programming. Description of qualifications and responsibilities at https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6zFWNDiP1eXSEZrTUFYRk1GTFU/view Deadline to submit resume is Fri, March 17, to raul@westcoreneighbors.org
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
