In the Community: May 5, 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.
Today throughTues, May 9, at 5 pm: Sign-ups for Holland Youth Connections summer employment (part-time). (616) 796-0538. At Escape Ministries, 202 East 32nd St, Holland.
Today, Friday, May 5, 5 pm to 10 pm, and Sat, May 6, 11 am to 10 pm: Fiesta. Hosted by Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP). Live music and performances, Mercado, games and family activities, free crafts for children, amusemen area, bull riding contests, putt-putt contest, food vendors, beer tent. Car show on Saturday. Details and times at www.laupholland.org/fiesta. At The Shops at Westshore (formerly Westshore Mall), 12331 James St., Holland.
----Fiesta needs volunteers! Click here to sign up: https://goo.gl/forms/dOwXhlmCysIvuaFq2
Sat, May 6 – Sun, May 14: Tulip Time Festival. For schedule and info on all events, including Dutch dancing and Dutch heritage programs, go to www.tuliptime.com
----Dutch Trade Fair, Sat, May 6, and Sun, May 7, 10 am to 6 pm. Re-enactors will represent different cultures from 17th and 18th centuries "to show how trade helped create multiculturalism in colonial society." At Windmill Island Gardens, Lincoln Ave north of 8th St, Holland.
Mon, May 8, 6 pm: "Becoming a Foster Parent to a Refugee Child or Teen." Free, no commitment, information meeting. Bethany Christian Services provides training, financial support, ongoing assistance. www.Bethany.org/MichiganRefugee At 1050 36th St, Suite 400, Grand Rapids.
Thurs, May 11, 6:30 pm: American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Lakeshore chapter of Western Branch. At GVSU Meijer campus, Room 104, 515 S. Waverly, Holland.
Wed, May 17, 8:30 am – 4 pm: 2017 Empowerment Series: "The Essential Strategies for your Organization's Diversity & Inclusion Program." Hands-on training, hosted by Diversity Star Events. $99. Limited to 50 people. Register at https://dse-earlybird-5-17-2017.eventbrite.com At MSU Federal Credit Union, 3777 West Rd, East Lansing.
Tues, May 23: 2017 Summit on Race and Inclusion: Moving Toward Justice. Register now. $60 includes keynotes, sector-specific presentations, lunch. Organized by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance. ACEH is a collaborating organization. Registration info at www.ethnicdiversity.org At Frauenthal Center, downtown Muskegon.
Community Opportunities
Holland Youth Connections: HYC needs employers for its summer work initiative for at-promise youth in our community; teams of 5 youth and one adult supervisor work on projects for employers (businesses, nonprofits, churches, etc.); payroll handled by City of Holland. Commitment is $1100 for one week; $5500 for 5 weeks; $11,000 for 10 weeks. Check out http://vimeo.com/channels/hyc Call (616) 355-1322 or contact e.fifelski@cityofholland.com or t.babinec@cityofholland.com
Exhibits
Open now: "Nuestra Comunidad." Collection of over 40 portraits and stories from local people of various ages, careers, and backgrounds. Celebrates "our community's diversity through the voices of Hispanic residents." Project led by LAUP, with many other partners. www.hollandmuseum.org (616) 392-9084. At Holland Museum, 31 W. 10th St, Holland. (hours vary)
Thurs, May 11, 5:30 pm (outdoor blessing ceremony): "Edward S. Curtis: The North American Indian." Showcases Curtis' photographs and audio recordings that document history of 80 Native American tribes. Runs through September 10. Dozens of events, lectures, and educational programs will be held in conjunction with the exhibit. (231) 726-2570. For schedule, go to www.muskegonartmuseum.org At Muskegon Art Museum, 296 West Webster, Muskegon.
Jobs
Holland Sentinel employment ads: www.hollandsentinel.jobs
Michigan Works! Hiring Event: Tuesday, May 9, 10 am to 2 pm, 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154.
Allegan County: www.allegancounty.org and click on Job Opportunities for info and application forms. Current openings: assistant director: facilities; call-in child care workers; call-in food service aide; child care worker- detention; corrections officer; deputy county treasurer – property tax specialist; deputy sheriff; irregular animal control officer; maintenance worker; marine officer; medical examiner investigator; sanitarian (preferred registered); seasonal maintenance; telecommunicator.
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Michigan: Voting rights strategist. Public engagement strategist. Immigration rights attorney. Fellowships. Internships. www.aclumich.org/open-positions
BAM! Entertainment Center: Arcade counter attendants, part-time. $9/hr; increases with experience. Must be at least 17 years old. Flexible schedules; willing to work late weeknights, weekends. Perks include free bowling, food discounts. Info about company is at www.GoBamGo.com Apply in person at 478 East 16th St, Holland.
Center for Women in Transition: www.cwitmi.org Click on "About CWIT" and scroll to Job Opportuities. Crisis intervention advocate, full-time; bi-lingual English/Spanish highly desired; bachelor's degree.
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. Windmill Island Gardens positions. 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/ Volunteer/Enrichment Coordinator. Full-time, hourly. See website for details.
Gentex: Second- and third-shift production team members. Skilled trade technicians. Various entry-level/experienced engineers. www.gentex.com/careers Walk-in interviews Wednesdays, 7 am to 4 pm, 58 East Riley, Zeeland.
Good Samaritan Ministries: www.goodsamministries.com/get-involved/jobs Full- and half-time AmeriCorps members for the Faith in Youth Partnership: serve at-risk middle school youth at local sites during the 2017-18 school year. Housing volunteer coordinator, part-time (3/4 FTE).
Grand Rapids Community College: www.grcc.edu/humanresources/jobs
Grand Valley State University: https://gvsu.edu/jobs/htm
Haworth: www.Haworth.com/Careers
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. Clerk's assistant, part-time (20-24 hrs/wk).
Holland Historical Trust (Holland Museum): Executive director. Development and communications manager. Internships. http://hollandmuseum.org/employment-opportunities
Holland Hospital: www.hollandhospital.org and click on Careers.
Holland Public Schools. www.hollandpublicschools.org School site supervisor; elementary teachers (Spanish/English skills required); multiple classroom assistant positions; food service employees; bus aides; substitute in these categories: teachers, secretaries, classroom assistants, bus drivers.
Hope College: www.hope.edu/jobs Click on Staff positions. Paint and finishes coordinator, full-time; deadline May 12. Visitor Services Coordinator, full-time internship); deadline May 19.
Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance: Associate program director. For info on responsibilities and applicant requirements, go to http://www.ethnicdiversity.org/news/jobs
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District: www.oaisd.org/jobs Maintenance specialist, 2nd shift. Paraprofessional/mechatronics & robotics. Secretary for special education & truancy functions. Behavior consultant. Teacher consultant for hearing impaired. Transitions instructor. Natural resources/agriscience instructor. Social worker/behavioral specialist. Custodian, part-time, third shift. Occupational therapist. Jobs page includes local district positions also.
Ottawa County: Go to www.miottawa.org, click on Online Services, and scroll down to Employment Opportunities for information and application forms. Administrative assistant for Department of Public Health, full-time with benefits; associates degree with 4 years' experience. 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.
Park Township: Fire Department office manager, part-time (20-25 hrs/wk). http://www.parktownship.org
Pathways of Arbor Circle: Foster Home Licensor for Muskegon and surrounding counties. BA in social work or related field; previous foster care/child welfare experience preferred. http://www.arborcircle.org/employment
Spectrum Health: www.spectrumhealth.org and click on Job Seekers at top of page.
West Ottawa Public Schools: www.westottawa.net/jobs/
Zeeland Public Schools: www.zps.org/jobs Auditorium manager for Zeeland East High School, full-time starting July 1. Deadline May 10.
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In 2017, we hope more of you will support what we do in West Michigan. Please consider stepping up to become a member of ACEH and help us continue publishing "In the Community" and our monthly Newsletter, hosting community events, and funding a local scholarship. Join us for the first time or renew your membership. It's easy, and it's not expensive. We believe you will feel great about being part of this long-time, friendly, and inclusive group! Here's how:
--You can join at our website http://www.harmonyalliance.org/ via PayPal;
--Or you can write a check to ACEH, c/o Treasurer Al Minert, Box 3007, Holland, MI 49422-3007;
--Or you can join at any ACEH program or social event.
Dues are $20 per year for an individual ($35, two years); $30 per year for a couple or family ($50, two years); $40 for a nonprofit; and $75 for a business. In lieu of (or in addition to) paying dues, you may join as a service member, volunteering for the group. ACEH is a 501c3 organization.
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
