In the Community July 20, 2018

In the Community, July 20, 2018

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.harmonvalliance.org Check us out under Groups on Facebook, at ACEH ­Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.

TONIGHT, Fri, July 20, 6:30 pm:  Summer Concert Series: "Grupo Latin Soul."  Sponsored by Meijer and Gentex.  Free.  Bring lawn chairs (and your dinner, if you want to).  At Kollen Park Band Shell, Holland.

 TONIGHT, Fri, July 20, 7 pm:  PFLAG Holland/Lakeshore meeting.  View, discuss first part of film "Word Is Out," the first (1977) feature-length documentary by gay filmmakers about lesbian and gay people who tell the story of their lives. Gender SAFE meets 6 pm to 7 pm.  At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.

 Sat, July 21, noon to 4 pm: Let's Vote! Family fun day: Learn about women who fought for the vote, in "Atmosphere of Distinction" exhibit, make your own voter card, practice voting, craft a U.S. flag, learn how to contact your representatives.  Register to vote.  Event geared to elementary-age students and their families; included with paid museum admission.  Adults who register to vote at the event will receive free admission for themselves and their family.  At Holland Museum, 31 West 10^th St, Holland.

 Mon, July 23, 7 pm:  Documentary, "Trails of Hope and Terror," award-winning film on immigration by former Hope College professor Miguel De La Torre.  The 55-minute film will be followed by discussion facilitated by Roberto Jara.  Event is co-sponsored by Upward Bound, a Hope College program for high school students, and by ACEH.   Free, open to the public.  At Graves Hall, College Ave at 11^th St, Holland.

 Wed, July 25, 6 pm:  Attorney Q&A panel to answer questions about the immigration process.  At Hope Church RCA, 77 West 11^th St, Holland.

 Mon, July 30, 5:30 pm: LEDA Immigrant Allies meeting.  At Herrick District Library, 300 S. River, Holland.

 Tues, Aug 7, 9 pm:  Free Movies in the Park: "Coco."  Hosted by Herrick District Library, BPW, and City of Holland.  At Kollen Park, Lake Macatawa, Holland.

 Looking Ahead:  SAVE THE DATE!

Sun, August 12, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm: 20^th anniversary ACEH Potluck in the Park! Fun, fellowship, great food, music, family activities, information tables!  Bring a dish to share from your cultural background, if possible. ACEH provides beverages and table service.  Invite family, friends, newcomers in town!  Free; donations accepted for ACEH Scholarship Fund.  At Kollen Park Band Shell, Lake Macatawa, Holland.

 Community Opportunity

Information on all candidates for elected public office in Michigan is available at www.VOTE411.ORG

Jobs and Job Fairs

Holland Sentinel employment ads:  www.hollandsentinel.jobs

Gentex Corporation:  Open interviews for production team members, every Wednesday 7 am to 4 pm, 58 East Riley, Zeeland.  www.gentex.com/careers

Haworth:  On-site hiring event, Tues, July 24, 8 am to noon.  Machine operators, team members, loader/unloader, material handlers, all shifts available.  Bring resume.  At One Haworth Center, Holland.

West Michigan Works!  www.westmiworks.org  Serves employers and job-seekers in 7 counties.

Allegan County:  www.allegancounty.org  Program manager (community development), 30-32 hrs/wk. Deputy drain commissioner/engineer.

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Michigan:  http://www.aclumich.org/open-positions  Field organizers.  Digital media strategist.  Operations administrative assistant.  Communications campaign strategist.  Fellowships.  Internships.

Arbor Circle:  www.arborcircle.org/employment  Clinical manager, Newaygo County. Peer recovery coach, Allegan County. Insurance authorizations specialist, Kent County.

Beyond Our Barriers:  https://www.bob4mi.com/   Clearinghouse helping individuals with disabilities connect with potential employers.

Center for Women in Transition:  http://www.cwitmi.org/about-cwit/job-opportunities/                                                     On-call shelter assistants (2-3).

Community Action House:  www.communityactionhouse.org

Evergreen Commons:  www.evergreencommons.org/join-our-team

Fennville Public Schools:   www.fennville.org and click on District.  Director of transportation.  Middle school science teacher.  Secondary Spanish teacher.  Secondary special education teachers (one-year contract).  Middle school English teacher.

Global Concepts Enterprise, Inc.:  Assemblers and material handlers, first shift.  Email resume to HR@globalconcepts.com or apply in person at 785 Waverly Court, Holland.

Good Samaritan Ministries:  https://www.goodsamministries.com/getinvolved/jobs  Executive director.  Faith in Youth AmeriCorps members, full- and part-time.

City of Grand Rapids:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/grandrapids  Website for City of Grand Rapids jobs: www.grcity.us  Library assistant, part-time.  Police records clerk.  Office assistant III

Grand Rapids Community College:  www.grcc.edu/humanresources/jobs

Grand Valley State University:  https://gvsu.edu/jobs/htm

City of Holland:    https://mi-holland.civicplushrms.com/CareerPortal/Jobs.aspx  Lead mechanic.  Election inspector, deadline Nov 1.  Police officer. Police cadet.  Reserve police officer.  Part-paid firefighter.  General recreation aide. Seasonal general maintenance.  Applications open until Dec 31.

Haworth:  www.Haworth.com/Careers

Herman Mller, Inc:  www.hermanmiller.com  Click on About Us, scroll to Careers

Holland Area Arts Council:  www.hollandarts.org/careers-and-internships.html

Holland Charter Township:  www.hct.holland.mi.us  Code enforcement officer, full-time.

Holland Civic Center Place:  Food & beverage director.  Business manager.  Sales & marketing manager. Send resume to bwiggins@venuworks.com

Holland Hospital:   www.hollandhospital.org and click on Careers

Holland Public Schools:  www.hpsJOBS.com   Dean of students, Holland High School.  PreK-5 elementary principal, Jefferson.

Hope College:   www.hope.edu/employment/staff PATH – Composition/Literature instructor, part-time faculty, deadline July 20.  PATH – Enriched Pre-algebra instructor, part-time faculty, deadline July 27.  Data specialist, full-time staff, deadline Aug 3.  Transportation coordinator, full-time, hourly, deadline Aug 3.   Assistant director of campus safey, full-time, deadline Aug 3.  PATH biology instructor, part-time, hourly, deadline Aug 7.  Chemistry lab instructor, part-time faculty, deadline Aug 24.

Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance:  http://lakeshorenonprofits.org/programs-and-services/nonprofit-job-postings.  Job openings at local nonprofits.

MOKA (Muskegon, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan):  Provides various supports to developmentally disabled persons in these counties.  www.moka.org/careers

Ottawa Area Intermediate School District:   www.oaisd.org/jobs  Social worker for students with severe behavioral impairments.  Technology field support specialist.  Early interventionist/occupational therapist.  Robotics instructor/adult education.  Dental assisting instructor/adult education.  Early childhood specialist/preschool inclusion consultant.  Special education teachers for students with moderate to severe disabilities.  Classroom aides.  Teacher/Juvenile Justice Institute.  Bilingual parent educator.  Paraprofessional/mechatronics & robotics.

Ottawa County:  https://www.miottawa.org

Plascore:    www.plascore.com/careers  or email resume to careers@plascore.com.  Production positions.  Engineers.  SAP business specialist and process expert.

Primera Plastics:   www.primera-inc.com

Simpatico Coffee:  Production assistant/farm market coordinator, part-time (20-30 hrs/wk), mostly flexible schedule.  Responsibilities include packaging prep, packaging coffee, organizing and supporting farm market crews.  Starting wage $10-12 depending on job history.   Apply to 490 Lincoln Avenue, Holland, MI 49423-4249.

State of Michigan:   Job openings throughout the state.  Listings can be sorted by location, job types, etc.  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan

West Ottawa Public Schools:   www.westottawa.net/jobs/

City of Zeeland:  www.ci/zeeland.mi.us/jobs

Zeeland Public Schools:   www.zps.org/jobs or call (616) 748-3011.

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