In the Community, August 30, 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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Fri, Sept 6: Deadline to register for West Michigan Summit on Immigration and Refugee Rights. (See Friday, Sept 13, listing below.)
Fri, Sept 6, 5 pm to 7 pm: Reception to celebrate two exhibits at Kruizenga Art Museum (see below, under Exhibits). Free, open to the public. At Kruizenga Art Museum, 271 Columbia Ave, Holland.
Sat, Sept 7, 4 pm to 10 pm: Muskegon County Latino Festival. Celebrate people, culture, Latino heritage. Entertainment, great food, more. At Hackley Park, 350 West Webster Ave, Muskegon.
Fri, Sept 10, 7 pm: interfaith panel discussion: "Justice and Equity in a Global World." Panelists Zahabia Ahmed-Usmani, Lindsay Hartman, Julian Newman, Patricia Lynn Reilly will focus on how various faith and secular groups pursue equity and justice for all within their lives. Presented by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance in collaboration with GVSU; moderator is Kyle Kooyers, program manager at Kaufman Interfaith Institute. Free; get tickets on EventBrite. At Herrick District Library, 300 S. River, Holland.
Fri, Sept 13, 9 am: 2019 West Michigan Summit on Immigration and Refugee Rights: "De-Marginalizing Immigrants." Geared toward service providers who work with immigrant populations: lawyers, healthcare professionals, teachers, social workers, government and nonprofit employees, other social services providers. Attendees will learn what they can do to help immigrants navigate complex systems and adjust to living in U.S., ways to advocate for immigrants in their workplaces. Breakout sessions; a plenary keynote panel. Hosted by Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates. Registration ($50) deadline is Fri, Sept 6, at https://summit.lia-michigan.org/ At Holland Meijer campus of Grand Valley State University, 515 South Waverly Rd, Holland.
Fri, Sept 13 – Sun, Sept 15: Fiesta Mexicana: Celebrando 50 Años: Free celebration, cultural events. Hosted by Mexican Heritage Association. See Facebook page for the organization for more information. At Calder Plaza, 300 Monroe Ave, NW, Grand Rapids.
Mon, Sept 16, 6:30 pm: Town Hall Meeting on Mental Illness: Mass Shootings. Panelists, discussion. Hosted by Extended Grace, with co-sponsors North Ottawa Community Mental Health, Ottawa County, Grand Haven Area Public Schools. At Grand Haven Community Center, 421 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven.
Exhibits
"Patriot Nations: Native Americans in Our Nation's Armed Forces." A 16-panel exhibition of art, photography, and essay that documents 250 years of Native peoples' contributions in U.S. military history. Produced by the Smikthsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, supported by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, and hosted by Holland's Human Relations Commission. On view at Holland City Hall, 270 S. River, through Fri, Sept 13, 8 am to 5 pm.
"Changing America": The Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 and the March on Washington in 1963, and how they shaped Grand Rapids. Traveling exhibit of Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African American History and National Museum of American History. Project of Grand Rapids Public Museum, with Grand Rapids African American Museum & Archives. Open through Oct 13. https://www.grpm.org/ (616) 929-1700. At Grand Rapids Public Museum, 272 Pearl St, NW, Grand Rapids.
Mathias Alten in the Netherlands: Alten (1871-1938) was a German-American impressionist painter active in Grand Rapids. Includes nine donated works, not previously exhibited to the public, from his time in the Netherlands. Open through Oct 19. www.hollandmuseum.org At Holland Museum, 31 West 10th St, Holland.
"Capturing Light: The Art of Shin Sawano, A Tradition for the Future of Japan." Japanese artist Shin Sawano combines cutting-edge photographic and printing technologies with traditional Japanese papers and picture-mounting techniques. Twelve images depicting landscapes in Japan and South Africa are highlighted in this focus
exhibition. Ongoing. https://hope.edu/arts/kam/exhibitions/index.html At Kruizenga Art Museum, 271 Columbia Ave, Holland.
"Deities and Devotion in Mongolian Buddhist Art. Features 130 paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, and ritual objects that play a role in religious beliefs and devotional practices of Mongolian Tantric Buddhism. Opens Aug 30, runs through Dec 14. At Kruizenga Art Museum, 271 Columbia Ave, Holland.
Jobs and Job Fairs
Holland Sentinel employment ads: www.hollandsentinel.jobs
Michigan Works! Bring resumes. www.westmiworks.org At 121 Clover St, Holland.
Gentex Corporation: Marketing/corporate communications intern, part-time, paid. Open interviews for production team members, every Wednesday 7 am to 4 pm, 58 East Riley, Zeeland. www.gentex.com/careers
Haworth: Open interviews every Tuesday, 9 am to 6 pm. Hiring loader/unloaders. Corporate security officer, part-time. www.haworth.com/careers
Herman Miller, Inc: www.hermanmiller.com Click on About Us, scroll to Careers. Open interviews for manufacturing positions, every Monday from 9 am to 6 pm at Zeeland Mainsite facility, 855 East Main St, Zeeland. Building concierge, part-time.
Agewell Services: https://agewellservices.org Coordinator for home delivery of meals (Meals on Wheels), part-time in Holland. Food service team members, part-time.
Allegan County: www.allegancounty.org
American Civil Liberties Union: www.aclumich.org Civil liberties fellowship, paid, with benefits, in Detroit or Grand Rapids; full-time commitment of 6 to 12 months. Accepting applications now. https://www.aclumich.org/sites/default/files/civil_liberties_fellowship_posting_2019_final.pdf
Arbor Circle: www.arborcircle.org/employment
Bethany Christian Services: https://www.bethany.org and Click on Careers. Assistant business manager. Transitional foster care case managers, support specialists, clinicians, teachers and assistants, case aide, administrative assistant. 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: See listing at Resilience, below.
Children's Advocacy Center: http://www.cac-ottawa.org/internships-and-employment At website, click on names of open positions: Case coordinator; PSB therapist; therapist. Send resumes or ask questions at ckiger@cac-ottawa.org
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 Click on Who We Are and scroll to We're Hiring. Chief operating officer.
D. A. Blodgett St. Johns (Grand Rapids): Mentoring services specialist, full-time. Other openings. https://dabsj.org and click on Careers.
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 Circles coach, part-time. Faith in Youth AmeriCorps members.
City of Grand Rapids: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/grandrapids Administrative aide.
Grand Rapids Community College: www.grcc.edu/humanresources/jobs
Grand Rapids Housing Commission: www.grhousing.org Waiting list specialist, full-time. Applications accepted through Aug 30. Resident and family self-sufficiency services specialist social worker); applications accepted now until job is filled.
Grand Valley State University: https://gvsu.edu/jobs/htm Michigan Small Business Development Center program coordinator. Student health promotions coordinator. Head coach, roller hockey. Membership and volunteer coordinator. Multimedia coordinator. Adjunct student health promotions coordinator (12-month position, with benefits; master's degree, other requirements).
Holland Area Arts Council: www.hollandarts.org/careers-and-internships.html
Holland Charter Township: www.hct.holland.mi.us Assistant to township clerk, 24-32 hrs/wk. Meter reader & maintenance assistant, full-time.
City of Holland: https://mi-holland.civicplushrms.com/CareerPortal/Jobs.aspx Event planning intern, paid, part-time. Television production internship, paid. Parks and Cemetery deputy director. Firefighter-EMT. Assistant to Market Master at Holland Farmers Market. Preservation planner. Youth soccer official. Junior Adventure Club instructor. Department assistant for West Michigan Regional Airport. Irrigation technician, full time. Planning intern for Community and Neighborhood Services, paid, part-time. Heavy equipment operator. Facility maintenance technician. Police cadet. Part-paid firefighter. Reserve police officer: various requirements. Police officer. Lead swim instructor. Technology services manager.
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
Hope College: www.hope.edu/employment/staff
Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance: http://lakeshorenonprofits.org/programs-and-services/nonprofit-job-postings. Job openings at local nonprofits.
Loutit Library, Grand Haven: www.loutitlibrary.org/about-us/jobs Library assistant II—adult services. Library assistant II—youth services.
MediLodge of Holland: Open positions, full- and part-time, for nurses and CNAs, various shifts. 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
Metal Flow: www.metalflow.com
Michigan Nonprofit Association: Job listings in Michigan. https://mnaonline.org/job-postings/
Resilience (formerly Center for Women in Transition): www.resiliencemi.org Trauma therapist, full-time; master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field; licensed in Michigan to provide therapy interventions. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
Spectrum Health: Talent program specialist—diversity, equity, and inclusion; full-time. https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_spectrumhealth/external/gateway/viewFromLink.html?jobPostId=126178&localeCode=en-us
State of Michigan: Job openings throughout the state. Listings can be sorted by location, job types, etc. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan Assistance payments worker, Michigan School for the Deaf.
MOKA (Muskegon, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan): Residential support, full and part-time for developmentally disabled persons in these counties. Mentor of community supports. www.moka.org/careers
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District: www.oaisd.org/jobs Paraprofessional welding instructor. Accountant/controller, part-time. Custodian, full-time, second shift. 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 Corrections deputy. Assistant prosecuting attorney I. Assistant public defender I. Juvenile Court officer. Facilities clerk, part-time.
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).
Shoreline Container: www.shorelinecontainer.com Machine operators. Material handlers. Both are second shift.
Thermotron: www.thermotron.com/hiring Electrical, product tester, refrigeration, welding.
Trendway: www.trendway.com
U.S. Census Bureau: The Bureau is actively recruiting applicants throughout the country for temporary jobs as census takers, recruiting assistants, office staff, and supervisory staff. Apply at www.2020census.gov/jobs. If you have questions or assistance, call 1-855-JOB-2020.
West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: www.hccwm.org Scroll to Events & News for general job listings in Grand Rapids area.
West Ottawa Public Schools: www.westottawa.net/jobs/
Western Seminary: Part-time maintenance assistant/custodian. https://www.westernsem.edu/about/employment/#toggle-id-2
WOOD-TV: www.woodtv.com/careers Photojournalist. Multi-media journalist. Promotions producer/writer/shooter/editor/motion graphic artist. Writer/producer/editor. National sales associate.
City of Wyoming: www.jobs.wyomingmi.gov Communications specialist, full-time, benefits; must have degree in relevant field. Apply on website by Sept 3.
City of Zeeland: www.ci/zeeland.mi.us/jobs Receptionist/office assistant, full-time.
Zeeland Public Schools: www.zps.org/jobs or call (616) 748-3011.
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