In the Community, April 26, 2019
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.
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Sat, Apr 27, 7 pm: HOSA meeting: "Non-theist Buddhism." Open to the public. At OOTL Center, 451 Columbia Ave, Holland.
Fri, May 3, and Sat, May 4: 2019 Fiesta, hosted by Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP). Music, dance, car show, amusement park, information booths, food, and more celebrating Latino culture. www.laup.org for schedule of events, including Saturday dance at Holland Armory. ACEH will have a table of children's activities and community information Saturday 11 am to 3 pm. At Shops of Westshore, 12331 James St, Holland.
Sat, May 4 – Sun, May 12: Tulip Time 2019. 90th annual Tulip Festival with Dutch heritage events, plus parades, performances, shows, markets, art exhibits, and more. See schedule at https://www.tuliptime.com/events. At downtown Holland and area venues.
Mon, May 13-Sat, May 18, 7:30 pm: Film, "Ramen Shop." When a young ramen chef from Japan finds his late Singaporean mother's journal, he takes it with him to her native country, hoping to put together the story of his family and his life. Languages: Japanese, English, Chinese. At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th St, Holland.
Wed, May 22, 7 pm: Presentation re Lakota war leader Crazy Horse. Members of the Edward Clown family, his nearest living relatives, will share stories and memories of their grandfather and "clarify inaccuracies in a widely accepted biography." Q&A and book signing ("Crazy Horse—The Lakota Warrier's Life and Legacy" by the Clown family, as told to William B. Matson). At Grand Rapids Public Library, 111 Library St, SE, Grand Rapids.
Tues, June 4, 7:30 am to 9:30 am: "Housing Next: Community Update." Learn about work in progress and "opportunities to move the needle on housing supply and affordability over the next few years." Presentations on housing needs assessment, partnerships, and future work. Free, but register at Eventbrite. At Ottawa County Fillmore Street Complex conference room, 12220 Fillmore St, West Olive. Park in Lot C.
Tues, June 11, 8 am: 2019 Summit on Race and Inclusion: "Commitment to Justice." Keynote speakers Rudy Valdez and John Pavlovitz; breakout sessions: business, education, faith, community engagement, youth advocacy, health, law and policy. Organized by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance with sponsors and collaborating organizations, including ACEH. Cost is $85. Register now at https://ethnicdiversity.org/programs/summit/ At Hope College, Holland, MI
Community Opportunities
May Baskets: Through the month of May, the Center for Women in Transition seeks donations of household and personal care items for its clients; these items aren't covered in public assistance, putting them out of reach for many of CWIT's families that are experiencing life-changing situations of domestic violence or sexual assault. Filled laundry baskets and/or product donations may be taken to CWIT at 411 Butternut Drive, Holland. www.cwitmi.org
Training for Civil Mediators: Mediation Services of Holland is offering a State Court Administrative Office (SCAO)-approved 40-hour general civil mediator training in June. For more information, contact admin@mediationservices.works
Jobs
Holland Sentinel employment ads: www.hollandsentinel.jobs
Michigan Works! Bring resumes. www.westmiworks.org At 121 Clover St, Holland.
Gentex Corporation: Open interviews for production team members, every Wednesday 7 am to 4 pm, 58 East Riley, Zeeland. www.gentex.com/careers
Allegan County: www.allegancounty.org
Arbor Circle: www.arborcircle.org/employment
Bethany Christian Services: https://www.bethany.org and Click on Careers. Openings for a number of positions (transitional foster care case managers, support specialists, clinicians, teachers and assistants, case aide, administrative assistant) that require English/Spanish bilingual capabilities.
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/ Clinical services supervisor, full-time.
Civic Jobs Bank: Positions offered by civic organizations throughout the state. An outreach of SMG Strategies. https://www.smgstrategies.com/civics-jobs-bank?fbclid=IwAR0-PB848nqv_wBqd_EYFap1RPE6r59TaN3SSl0AsWNPonhfFclxKYXm6Gk
Community Action House: www.communityactionhouse.org
Evergreen Commons: www.evergreencommons.org/join-our-team
Fennville Public Schools: www.fennville.org and click on District.
Global Concepts Enterprise, Inc.: Assemblers and material handlers, quality auditor, assembly supervisor, product/project engineer. Email resume to HR@globalconcepts.com or apply in person at 785 Waverly Court, Holland.
Good Samaritan Ministries: https://www.goodsamministries.com/getinvolved/jobs
City of Grand Rapids: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/grandrapids
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, scroll to Careers. Building concierge.
Holland Area Arts Council: www.hollandarts.org/careers-and-internships.html Front desk registrar/administrative assistant. Summer 2019 internships: children's art education, community arts education, marketing and communications.
Holland Charter Township: www.hct.holland.mi.us Meter reader & maintenance assistant, full-time.
City of Holland: https://mi-holland.civicplushrms.com/CareerPortal/Jobs.aspx Holland Farmers Market ambassadors, part-time (8 am -2 pm, Wed and/or Sat, June 5-Aug 31). Heavy equipment operator. Facility maintenance technician. Parks general maintenance (seasonal). Windmill Island Gardens program coordinator, part-time, year-round. Youth soccer instructor, part-time. Concessions operator. Lifeguard. Video production intern. Summer road crew. Irrigation technician. Market master assistant. Event planning intern, part-time. Recreation program coordinator, full-time. Summer road crew, seasonal. Police cadet. For Windmill Island: Horticulture assistant; grounds assistant. Tennis instructor. Recreation field maintenance. Part-paid firefighter. Reserve police officer: various requirements. Summer intern – engineering. Municipal accountant I. Police officer. Lead swim instructor. Technology services manager. Property data field collector, mid-May through mid-August. Swim instructor. Sports complex site supervisor. Junior Adventure Club coordinator. Junior Adventure Club instructor. Lifeguard. Holland Recreation internship.
Holland Hospital: www.hollandhospital.org and scroll down to Careers. Patient access specialist. Medical lab scientist. Outpatient behavioral health therapist. Registered respiratory therapist.
Holland Public Schools: www.hpsJOBS.com or www.hollandpublicschools.org
HopCat: www.barflyjobs.com Opening in downtown Holland. Bartenders, cooks, servers, dishwasher, front desk.
Hope College: www.hope.edu/employment/staff Assistant director of student life. Development and alumni engagement—data specialist, 20 hrs/wk, year-round. Office manager for financial aid. Campus print and mail services assistant. Assistant swimming and diving coach and intramural director. Executive assistant for Campus Ministries. Development communication specialist. Director, Phelps Scholars Program. Resident director (live-in, part-time for small residential hall). Summer camp staff for Explore Hope program for students in K-12.
Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance: http://lakeshorenonprofits.org/programs-and-services/nonprofit-job-postings. Job openings at local nonprofits.
League of Women Voters of Michigan: Executive director, 30 hrs/wk. Located in Lansing. Send resume to LWVMI.EF.ExecDir@gmail.com
MediLodge of Holland: Open positions, full- and part-time, for nurses and CNAs, various shifts, at this rehabilitation and long-term care facility. Apply in person at MediLodge of Holland, 1221 East 16th St, Holland, or online at Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=medilodge+of+holland&l=holland%2C+mi or at Healthcaresource: https://prestigehealthcare.vikus.net/jobs?location=49423
Michigan Nonprofit Association: Job listings throughout Michigan. https://mnaonline.org/job-postings/
State of Michigan: Job openings throughout the state. Listings can be sorted by location, job types, etc. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan
MOKA (Muskegon, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan): Provides various supports to developmentally disabled persons in these counties. Full-time and part-time positions, all shifts. www.moka.org/careers
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District: www.oaisd.org/jobs Paraprofessional emergency medical services. Paraprofessional auto body repair. Assistant superintendent of special needs services. Desktop administrator/MAC. Staff accountant-grants. Paraprofessional/electrical program instructor. Pupil membership auditor. Classroom aide/SXI. Health aide, part-time.
Ottawa County: http://www.miottawa.org/careers Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director. Corrections deputy. Assistant prosecuting attorney I. Assistant public defender I. Juvenile Court officer. Parks and Recreation Director. Mental health financial manager. Mental health prescriber. Mental health clerk, part-time. Community health nurse, clinical, part-time. Grounds attendant, seasonal. Naturalist guide, seasonal. Park attendant, seasonal.
Plascore: www.plascore.com/careers or email resume to careers@plascore.com. 615 N. Fairview Rd, Zeeland 49464. Machine design engineer. Manufacturing engineer. Third-shift laminators and utility operators. CNC operators.
Primera Plastics: www.primera-inc.com
Ready for School: http://readyforschool.org/our-story/ (scroll to bottom of page). Guiding Assignment Professional.
Thermotron: www.thermotron.com/hiring Electrical, product tester, refrigeration, welding.
Trendway: www.trendway.com
West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: www.hccwm.org Scroll to Events & News for general job listings in Grand Rapids area. The chamber is seeking an administrative assistant/member representataive, full-time. Must be bilingual (English/Spanish). Send resume & salary history to Guillermo Cisneros at guillermo@wetmihcc.org
West Ottawa Public Schools: www.westottawa.net/jobs/
Western Theological Seminary: https://www.westernsem.edu/about/employment/#toggle-id-2 International student advisor and administrative assistant to the Master of Theology program, part-time (20 hrs/wk; not benefit eligible).
WOOD-TV: www.woodtv.com/careers Writer/producer/editor. National sales associate.
City of Zeeland: www.ci/zeeland.mi.us/jobs
Zeeland Public Schools: www.zps.org/jobs or call (616) 748-3011. Administrative assistant for Director of Special Education. Administrative assistant for Director of Curriculum and Technology.
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