In the Community from ACEH April 10, 2016

In the Community: April 10, 2016

A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

 

ACEH was founded in Holland in 1999 and is committed to justice, equal opportunity, cross-cultural understanding, and appreciation for diversity.  Members and friends work together through programs, outreach, advocacy, and social events 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   Please check us out under Groups on Facebook, at ACEH – Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.  Lots of posted info and links to multicultural, race, and justice topics.  And now you can find us on Twitter at #acehalliance.             

                                   

Interested in becoming a member?  Your support helps us continue to publish "In the Community" and carry out other activities.  Please see info at the end of this email.

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Tues, April 12, all day:  Coffee for CASA fundraiser:  Lemonjello's will donate 20 percent of its sales this day to CASA, the Hope College program for elementary children in an after-school program offering tutoring, activities, and events.  At Lemonjello's, 9^th St at College Ave, Holland.

 

Wed, April 13, 5:30 pm:  Women of Color Celebration and Senior Recognition.  Dinner; presentations from four Hope senior women.  Tickets $10 from Office of Multicultural Education, Martha Miller Center, Columbia Ave at 10^th St, 8 am – 5 pm weekdays; (616) 395-7867; ome@hope.edu  At Haworth Inn/Conference Center, 10^th St, Holland.

 

Thurs, April 14, 7 pm: Public forum: "Survive and Thrive: Nutrition and Health for Mothers and Children."  Dr. Donna Lowry of Ready for School and Tom Post, team leader for Asia at World Renew, speak on need to invest in health and nutrition of mothers and children as a means to end chronic hunger in the world, reduce future health care costs, improve educational outcomes, etc.  Sponsored by Holland chapter of Bread for the World and Hope College organizations.  At Martha Miller Rotunda, Hope College, 257 Columbia Ave, Holland.

 

Fri, April 15, 7 pm, support group; 8:10 pm, program: PFLAG meeting: "Transgender Issues at Hope College: Some Research Findings," presented by a junior at the college; her research includes 300 surveys of students, interviews, a comparison of resources at Calvin and GVSU, and suggested improvements for structural policies and organizations at Hope.  A trans group meets from 6 to 7 pm.

At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.

 

Sun, April 17, 2 pm to 3 pm: Escape Ministries ice cream social "Spring Break Out': tour facility, see youth performances, meet board and staff.  RSVP by April 15: (616) 796-0538 or email to  info@escape-out.org.  At 202 East 32^nd St, Holland.

 

Sun, April 17 - Sat, April 23: Helping the Homeless: Adding $1 to your bill this week at these three Holland restaurants—The Biscuit, deBoer Bakkerij, New Holland Brewing Company—will aid the Lakeshore Housing Alliance work toward long-term solutions to prevent and end homelessness in Ottawa County.

 

Mon, April 18, 4:30 – 6:30 pm:  CultureWorks reception for The ST(O)RY exhibit "portraying the triumph of a community in Zambia through large-scale photographs from Poetice International"; panelists (at 5:30 pm) from Poetice offer "an inspiring perspective of using one's creative craft for good."  CultureWorks provides after-school and summer opportunities in various forms of art for diverse students from Holland-area middle and high schools.  (616) 990-1178.  At CultureWorks, 710 Chicago Dr, Suite 200 (next to Engedi Church), Holland.

 

Thurs, April 21, 6:30 pm (social); 7 pm (film):  Film, "The Head of Joaquin Murietta."  PBS film about Mexican American lynchings throughout the U.S. southwest.  Film screening with director Juan Valadez.  Free.  Hosted by LLEAD Holland (Latino Leaders for the Enhancement of Advocacy & Development, a statewide organization).  At Holland High School, 324 West 24^th St, Holland.

 

Community Opportunity

4-H Cultural Competency series:   Would you like to share something from your family's heritage with elementary students? 4-H and Herrick District Library need adults and older teens to help children learn about aspects of different cultures (food, music, art, holidays, dances, or traditional dress/clothing)--whichever one or ones that you'd like to talk about or demonstrate with the children.  Meets Thursday afternoons in June or July.  Contact Susan at (616) 994-4543 or fentons@msu.edu

 

Job Fairs and Jobs

Haworth Job Fair:  Mon, April 11, 3 pm to 6 pm.  All shifts, for assembly, machine repair, machine operators, material handlers, loaders/unloaders.  Bring resume and photo ID.  At One Haworth Center, Holland.

 

Manpower/JCI Job Fair:  Tues, April 12, 10 am-4 pm.  Hiring for Johnson Controls, manufacturing positions, all 3 shifts.  GED/high school diploma required.  At Zeeland Manpower Office, 400 South State St, Zeeland.

 

Holland Michigan Works! :  Agri-Business Hiring Event Tues, April 12, 10 am -2 pm at 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154.   6 employers (Dykhuis Arms, Inc., Quincy Street, Inc., Michigan Turkey Producers, Walters Gardens, Inc., Pinnacle Foods Group, LLC, and Hortech, Inc.) seeking animal caretakers, sanitation, production, forklift drivers, maintenance technician, sanitation technicians, product movers, truck washer, machine operators, processors, fruit belt inspectors, lift truck operators, quality systems techs.  Bring several copies of your resume.

 

Allegan County:  Child-care workers, 1 full time and 1 part-time (32/hrs/wk); sanitarian, part-time; Swift and Sure Sanctions Probation Program Coordinator; call-in child care worker, part-time; corrections officer; deputy sheriff; personal health services manager; senior legal secretary; social worker, part-time. www.allegancounty.org and click on Job Opportunities.

 

Avanti Law, PLLC:  Legal assistant, full-time, entry-level.  High school diploma or GED; must be bilingual (English/Spanish); strong writing and communications skills.  Send cover letter and resume to ralvarez@aavantilaw.com or jguzman@avantilaw.com

 

City of Holland:     http://www.cityofholland.com/jobs or pick up application at City Hall, Human Resources Dept, 270 S. River, Holland.  Seasonal landscaping positions (40 hrs/wk); summer help transportation division (deadline is May 6); mechanic assistant, police cadet, reserve police officer, TV & broadcasting & marketing internships.  Send cover letters, resumes to above address or email hr@cityofholland.com

 

----- Downtown Holland and Holland Farmers Market Ambassadors:  Part-time, June 1 through Sept 5, including weekend hours.  $10/hour.  Must be over age 18. Info to apply from Kara de Alvare at k.dealvare@ciytofholland.com or (616) 796-0472.  Applications must be submitted electronically by April 18.

                      

Evergreen Commons:   Housekeeping: 2, for Evergreen building, part-time (20-29 hrs/wk). In-home care aide, part-time  Go to www.evergreencommons.org. click on Evergreen at top of page and Join Our Team.

 

Grand Rapids Community College:  Adjunct faculty positions; administrative assistant for executive offices; police lieutenant; support professional for distance learning.  www.grcc.edu/humanresources/jobs

 

Grand Rapids Downtown Market:   Various positions on Market staff and in the shops and restaurants.   www.downtownmarketgr.com/be-a-part/work

 

Grand Valley State University:  Variety of administrative/professional, professional support, public safety, and maintenance/grounds/service jobs.  https://gvsu.edu/jobs/htm

 

Haworth:  www.Haworth.com/Careers  Assembly (full-, part-time, summer students), machine operators, loader/unloader. 

 

Herman Miller, Inc.:  www.hermanmiller.com  Various open positions.  Click on About Us and scroll down to Careers.

 

Holland Charter Township:  Clerk's assistant/public information coordinator (part-time, 20-24 hrs/wk); meter reader and maintenance assistant, full time; administrative assistant for Department of Public Works (part-time, 20 hr/wk).  www.hct.holland.mi.us

 

Holland Hospital:  Full- and part-time positions.  www.hollandhospital.org and click on Careers.

 

Hope College:  www.hope.edu   Resident director, live-in, part-time.  Admissions representative, deadline April 30.  Artist-in-residence (May 16-August 5). Strength & conditioning coordinator/assistant football coach.

 

Ottawa Area Intermediate School District:    www.oaisd.org and click on Employment. 

 

Ottawa County Friend of the Court:  Account specialist; custody investigator; data processing specialist.  Positions open until filled.  Openings also in other county offices. Go to www.miottawa.org, click on Online Services, and scroll down to Employment Opportunities.

 

Spectrum Health:  Case manager, community health—licensed RN who is bilingual (Spanish-English). www.spectrumhealth.org and click on Job Seekers at top of page.

West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce:  Administrative assistant, full-time; must be bilingual (English/Spanish).  http://www.hccwm.org/jobs  (Website also has info about Grand Rapids jobs in other companies/agencies.)

 

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

 

Zeeland Public Schools:   www.zps.org/jobs

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Will You Help Support  ACEH and "In the Community"?

It's easy—there are 3 ways to become a member:

--You can join at our website www.harmonyalliance.org through PayPal;

--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 for two years); $30 per year for a couple or family ($50 for two years; $40 annually for a nonprofit; and $75 per year for a business.  In lieu of (or in addition to) paying dues, you may join as a service member, contributing volunteer time to the group.  ACEH is a 501c3 organization.

 

If you would like to donate to ACEH or its Scholarship Fund, go to www.harmonyalliance.org and click on the  Donate button on the first page.  ACEH is a 501c3 organization.

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

In the Community from ACEH April 4, 2016

In the Community: April 4, 2016

A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

 ACEH was founded in Holland in 1999 and is committed to justice, equal opportunity, cross-cultural understanding, and appreciation for diversity.  Members and friends work together through programs, outreach, advocacy, and social events 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   Please check us out under Groups on Facebook, at ACEH – Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.  Lots of posted info and links to multicultural, race, and justice topics.  And now you can find us on Twitter at #acehalliance.             

                            Interested in becoming a member?  Your support helps us continue to publish "In the Community" and carry out other activities.  Please see info at the end of this email.

________________________________________________________________________

 Mon, April 4, 7 pm: "From Malaysia to Michigan: A Community Reception," by Holland native and Fulbright grantee Sophie Boudreau, who spent a year teaching in Malaysia; two of her students will be present.  Free.  www.hollandmuseum.org  At Holland Museum, 31 West 10^th St, Holland.

 Mon, April 4 – Sat, Apr 9, 7:30 pm:  Film, "Race," based on the story of Jesse Owens, whose seeks "to become the greatest track and field athlete in history ...in the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Hitler's vision of Aryan supremacy."  PG-13; 130 minutes.  $7 adults, $6 seniors.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8^th St, Holland.

            

Tues, April 5, 7 pm: Film, "Jackie Robinson"; the story of "his rise from humble origins to integrate Major League Baseball...despite threats and abuse he faces on and off the field...After his baseball career he seeks to fight inequality and remain relevant while coping with a crippling illness."  Free preview screening; short discussion follows.  Presented by WGVU and PBS.  At Celebration! Cinema Grand Rapids North and IMAX, 2121 Celebration Drive Northeast, Grand Rapids.

Wed, Apri 6, 7 pm:  "Does Race Matter?"  Third in series, by award-winning poet, playwright, and professor of English Claudia Rankine; copies of her book "Citizen: An American Lyric" are available at Herrick Library.  Discussion follows. Hosted by city of Holland, Herrick District Library, and GVSU.  At Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland.

 Fri, April 9, and Sat, April 9, 7 pm: Film, "Documented," by Jose-Antonio Vargas, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and filmmaker, who came to the US from the Philippines at age 12 and who is undocumented.  Facilitated by Dr. Charles Green and Prof. Rodrigo DeGrau Amaya. $2; funds donated to "Blessing Not a Burden." Sponsored by Hope College Office of Multicultural Education and student groups.  At Room 102, Vanderwerf Hall, 27 Graves Place (between 10^th and 11^th Sts and Central and College Aves), Holland.

 Sat, April 9, 8 am-5 pm:  23^rd annual Dia de La Mujer Conference: "Solidarity for Change: Using our Voice to Inspire Action."  Speaker Christine Chavez; workshops on education, health, legal, STEM, finance/ business, relationships, and self-empowerment "to motivate and inspire Latinas."  $50 general, $15 students; onsite, $50 general, $25 students. http://ddlm.ocat.msu.edu  At Michigan State University Kellogg Center, 55 South Harrison Rd, East Lansing.

Wed, April 13, 5:30 pm:  Women of Color Celebration and Senior Recognition.  Dinner; presentations from four Hope senior women.  Tickets $10 (purchase deadline is Wed, April 6); from Office of Multicultural Education, Martha Miller Center, Columbia Ave at 10^th St, 8 am – 5 pm weekdays; (616) 395-7867; ome@hope.edu  At Haworth Inn/Conference Center, 10^th St, Holland.

 Community Opportunity

4-H Cultural Competency series:   Would you enjoy sharing something from your family's heritage with elementary-age youth? 4-H and Herrick District Library are  looking for adults and older teens to help children learn more about aspects of different cultures (food, music, art, holidays, dances, or traditional dress/clothing)--whichever one or ones that you'd like to talk about or demonstrate with the children.  Meets Thursday afternoons in June or July.  Contact Susan at (616) 994-4543 or fentons@msu.edu

 Job Fairs and Jobs

Windmill Island Gardens:  Sat, April 9, 10 am to 2 pm. Tulip Time jobs (May 7-14): tour guides, ticket sellers, greeters; $8.50/hr.  Bring Soc. Sec. card and drivers license. (616) 355-1030.   At 7^th St and Lincoln Ave, Holland.

 Haworth Job Fair:  Mon, April 11, 3 pm to 6 pm.  All shifts, for assembly, machine repair, machine operators, material handlers, loaders/unloaders.  Bring resume and photo ID.  At One Haworth Center, Holland.

 Holland Michigan Works! :  Hiring event Tues, April 5, 10 am -2 pm at 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154.    Two employers (Securitas Security Services USA, Inc, and Embark Enterprise Investments, Inc).  302 positions for security officers and Uber drivers.  Bring several copies of your resume.

Allegan County:  Child-care workers, 1 full time and 1 part-time (32/hrs/wk); sanitarian, part-time; Swift and Sure Sanctions Probation Program Coordinator; call-in child care worker, part-time; corrections officer; deputy sheriff; personal health services manager; senior legal secretary; social worker, part-time. www.allegancounty.org and click on Job Opportunities.

 City of Holland:     http://www.cityofholland.com/jobs or pick up application at City Hall, Human Resources Dept, 270 S. River, Holland.  Seasonal landscaping positions (40 hrs/wk); summer help transportation division (deadline is May 6); mechanic assistant, police cadet, reserve police officer, TV & broadcasting & marketing internships.  Send cover letters, resumes to above address or email hr@cityofholland.com

                Evergreen Commons:   Housekeeping: 2, for Evergreen building, part-time (20-29 hrs/wk). In-home care aide.  Go to www.evergreencommons.org. click on Evergreen at top of page and Join Our Team.

 Grand Rapids Community College:  Adjunct faculty positions; administrative assistant for executive offices; police lieutenant; support professional for distance learning.  www.grcc.edu/humanresources/jobs

 Grand Rapids Downtown Market:   Event coordinator (seasonal internship); maintenance and truck dock porter, porter and cleaning; various positions in the shops and restaurants.   www.downtownmarketgr.com/be-a-part/work

 Grand Valley State University:  Variety of administrative/professional; professional support; public safety; and maintenance/grounds/service jobs.  https://gvsu.edu/jobs/htm

 Haworth:  www.Haworth.com/Careers  Assembly (full-, part-time, summer students), machine operators, loader/unloader. 

 Herman Miller, Inc.:  www.hermanmiller.com  Various open positions.  Click on About Us and scroll down to Careers.

Holland Charter Township:  Clerk's assistant/public information coordinator (part-time, 20-24 hrs/wk); meter reader and maintenance assistant, full time; administrative assistant for Department of Public Works (part-time, 20 hr/wk).  www.hct.holland.mi.us

Holland Hospital:  Full- and part-time positions.  www.hollandhospital.org and click on Careers.

 Hope College:  www.hope.edu   Staff counselors in Counseling and Psychological Services (part-time and full-time); resident director for Phelps Scholars Program, part-time; residential life coordinator, full-time; campus safety officers, on-call.  Admissions representative, deadline April 30.

 Ottawa Area Intermediate School District:   School nurse, B.S.N. and pediatric experience preferred; full-time for special education facility.  Classroom aide for students with special needs. Application integration specialist/develop.  Part-time health aide to ride bus before/after school to care for student with tracheostomy.  www.oaisd.org and click on Employment. 

 Ottawa County Friend of the Court:  Account specialist; custody investigator; data processing specialist.  Positions open until filled.  Openings also in other county offices. Go to www.miottawa.org, click on Online Services, and scroll down to Employment Opportunities.

Spectrum Health:  Case manager, community health—licensed RN who is bilingual (Spanish-English). www.spectrumhealth.org and click on Job Seekers at top of page.

 Urban Core Collective:  Director for nonprofit collaborative developed "to increase the capacity and accessibility of supportive services that address the core needs of people of color and marginalized families in Grand Rapids." Bachelor's degree required, master's preferred, with five years' experience in management/leadership.  Send resumes to Joseph Jones, search committee chair, Urban Core Collective, at info@grurbanleague.com Deadline  Fri, April 8.

 West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce:  Administrative assistant, full-time; must be bilingual (English/Spanish).  http://www.hccwm.org/jobs  (Website also has info about Grand Rapids jobs in other companies/agencies.)

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

 Zeeland Public Schools:   Student Responsibility Center coordinator; reading interventionists; English learner interventionist.  www.zps.org/jobs

 _____________________________________________________________________________

 Will You Help Support  ACEH and "In the Community"?

It's easy—there are 3 ways to become a member:

--You can join at our website www.harmonyalliance.org through PayPal;

--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 for two years); $30 per year for a couple or family ($50 for two years; $40 annually for a nonprofit; and $75 per year for a business.  In lieu of (or in addition to) paying dues, you may join as a service member, contributing volunteer time to the group.  ACEH is a 501c3 organization.

 If you would like to donate to ACEH or its Scholarship Fund, go to www.harmonyalliance.org and click on the  Donate button on the first page.  ACEH is a 501c3 organization.

  

In the Community from ACEH March 28, 2016

In the Community: March 28, 2016

A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

 ACEH was founded in Holland in 1999 and is committed to justice, equal opportunity, cross-cultural understanding, and appreciation for diversity.  Members and friends work together through programs, outreach, advocacy, and social events 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   Please check us out under Groups on Facebook, at ACEH – Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.  Lots of posted info and links to multicultural, race, and justice topics.  And now you can find us on Twitter at #acehalliance.             

                                

Interested in becoming a member?  Your support helps us continue to publish "In the Community" and carry out other activities.  Please see info at the end of this email.

________________________________________________________________________

 Mon, March 28, 7 pm: Play, "Lines: The Lived Experience of Race 2016."  90-minute production by the ADAPT Theatre Company tells "the actual stories of individuals and families in Grand Rapids whose housing, employment, and education have been affected by 'red lining'—both officially mandated and subtly instituted by you and me; challenges us to consider issues so we might better respond to peace-related divisions in West Michigan."  Written and directed by Stephanie Sandberg. Other performances: Wed, March 30, 7 pm; Thurs, March 31, noon (free); Friday, April 1, 7 pm (pay-what-you-can performance); Sat, April 2, 2 pm and 7 pm; Sun, April 3, 2 pm. Tickets 2 for $20 or 1 for $15. Group rate $10 per person.  (616) 459-4788, ext 131, for tickets or online at http://www.grcmc.org/theatre/  At Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids.

 Thurs, March 31, 4 pm to 6:30 pm: César Chávez Lecture, by Alfredo Gonzales, associate provost and a dean at Hope College.  Presented by Hope College Office of Multicultural Education and the Latino Student Organization.  At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave between 10^th and 11^th Sts, Holland.

 Thurs, March 31, 4:45 pm to 7 pm:  Food Festival, hosted by Hope College as part of César Chávez celebration and in honor of Alfredo Gonzáles. $6 for community members, payable at door.  At Phelps Dining Hall, 10^th St at Columbia Ave, Holland.

 Sat, April 2, 7 pm: Film, "Poverty, Inc." examines "the rise of charity as a multibillion dollar poverty industry, through real-world case studies."  Produced by the Acton Institute; hosted and co-sponsored by a number of Hope College organizations.  Panel and discussion with audience follows 90-minute film.  Free.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8^th St, Holland.

 Mon, Apr 4 – Sat, Apr 9, 7:30 pm:  Film, "Race," based on the story of Jesse Owens, whose quest "to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Hitler's vision of Aryan supremacy."  "An enthralling film about courage, determination, tolerance, and friendship; an inspiring drama about one man's fight to become an Olympic legend."  Rated PG-13; 130 minutes.  $7 adults, $6 seniors.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 West 8^th St, Holland.

 Wed, Apr 6, 7 pm:  "Does Race Matter?"  Third in series, presented by award-winning poet, playwright, and professor of English Claudia Rankine; copies of her book "Citizen: An American Lyric" are available at Herrick Library.  Discussion follows. Hosted by city of Holland, Herrick District Library, and GVSU.  At Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland.

 Sat, Apr 9, 8 am to 5 pm:  23^rd annual Dia de La Mujer Conference: "Solidarity for Change: Using our Voice to Inspire Action."  Keynote speaker Christine Chavez and workshops on education, health, legal, STEM, finance and business, interpersonal relationships, and self-empowerment "to motivate and inspire Latinas."  Registration by Apr 4: $50 general, $15 students; onsite, $50 general, $25 students. http://ddlm.ocat.msu.edu  At Michigan State University Kellogg Center, 55 South Harrison Rd, East Lansing.

 Wed, April 13, 5:30 pm:  Women of Color Celebration and Senior Recognition.  Dinner, followed by presentations by four Hope College senior women.  Tickets $10 (purchase deadline is Wed, April 6); available from Office of Multicultural Education, Martha Miller Center, Columbia Ave at 10^th St, 8 am – 5 pm weekdays; or call (616) 395-7867; or email ome@hope.edu  At Haworth Inn and Conference Center, 10^th St, Holland.

 Community Opportunity

4-H Cultural Competency series:   Would you enjoy sharing something from your family's heritage with elementary-age youth? 4-H and Herrick District Library are  looking for adults and older teens to help children learn more about aspects of different cultures (food, music, art, holidays, dances, or traditional dress/clothing).  No need for you to teach about all of these—just whichever one or ones that you'd like to talk about or demonstrate with the children.  Meetings will be Thursday afternoons in June or July.  Please contact Susan at (616) 994-4543 or fentons@msu.edu

 Scholarships/Fellowships

Mothering Justice Movement Fellowship:  7-month fellowship with $1,500 stipend; sponsored by Mothering Justice, a statewide organization "dedicated to empowering mothers to influence policy on behalf of themselves and their families through advocacy, leadership development, voter empowerment, and promoting family-friendly advocacy."  Conduct community meetings, phone banking, collecting stories, training volunteers, canvassing, with half-day trainings once a month. Six fellowships available for work in Western Wayne County, Kalamazoo, and Grand Rapids.  Contact phyllisjrw@aol.com for information or to send resume and cover letter.  Deadline Thursday, March 31, at 5 pm.

Minority Scholarship Program (health careers) and Disabilities Scholarship Program of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, Grand Rapids. Must be enrolled in, or accepted to, an accredited college or university. For information on criteria and how to apply, go to www.maryfreebed.com   Deadline April 1, 2016.

Jobs and Job Fairs

2nd Annual Job Fair, hosted by City of Holland and Workforce, Monday, March 28, 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.  Hundreds of openings from a wide variety of local companies.  At Holland Civic Center, 150 West 8^th St, Holland.

Holland Michigan Works! :  Hiring event Tues, March 29, 10 am -2 pm at 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154.    Six employers (Pioneer Resources, Grace of Douglas, Lake Trust Credit Union, Blu Perspective, Walmart In, and Dialog Direct) offering 90 jobs.  Bring several copies of your resume.

 Allegan County:  Child-care workers, 1 full time and 1 part-time (32/hrs/wk); sanitarian, part-time; Swift and Sure Sanctions Probation Program Coordinator; call-in child care worker, part-time; corrections officer; deputy sheriff; personal health services manager; senior legal secretary; social worker, part-time. www.allegancounty.org and click on Job Opportunities.

 Boys & Girls Club, northside:  Teen center assistant, part-time, year-round.  http://www.bgch.org/employment

 City of Holland:   Marketing assistant, part-time for Downtown Holland and Holland Farmers Market; deadline is March 28.   http://www.cityofholland.com/jobs or pick up application at City Hall, Human Resources Dept, 270 S. River, Holland.  Other: seasonal landscaping positions (40 hrs/wk); summer help transportation division (deadline is May 6); mechanic assistant, police cadet, reserve police officer, TV & broadcasting & marketing internships.  Send cover letters, resumes to above address or email hr@cityofholland.com

               Evergreen Commons:   Housekeeping: 2, for Evergreen building, part-time (20-29 hrs/wk). In-home care aide.  Go to www.evergreencommons.org. click on Evergreen at top of page and Join Our Team.

 Grand Rapids Community College:  Adjunct faculty positions; administrative assistant for executive offices; police lieutenant; support professional for distance learning.  www.grcc.edu/humanresources/jobs

 Grand Rapids Downtown Market:   Event coordinator (seasonal internship); maintenance and truck dock porter, porter and cleaning; various positions in the shops and restaurants.   www.downtownmarketgr.com/be-a-part/work

 Grand Valley State University:  Variety of administrative/professional; professional support; public safety; and maintenance/grounds/service jobs.  https://gvsu.edu/jobs/htm

 Haworth:  www.Haworth.com/Careers  Assembly (full-, part-time, summer students), machine operators, loader/unloader. 

 Herman Miller, Inc.:  www.hermanmiller.com  Various open positions.  Click on About Us and scroll down to Careers.

Holland Charter Township:  Clerk's assistant/public information coordinator (part-time, 20-24 hrs/wk); meter reader and maintenance assistant, full time; administrative assistant for Department of Public Works (part-time, 20 hr/wk).  www.hct.holland.mi.us

 Holland Hospital:  Full- and part-time positions.  www.hollandhospital.org and click on Careers.

 Hope College:  www.hope.edu   Staff counselors in Counseling and Psychological Services (part-time and full-time); resident director for Phelps Scholars Program, part-time; residential life coordinator, full-time; campus safety officers, on-call.  Admissions representative, deadline April 30.

 Ottawa Area Intermediate School District:   School nurse, B.S.N. and pediatric experience preferred; full-time for special education facility.  Classroom aide for students with special needs. Application integration specialist/develop.  Part-time health aide to ride bus before/after school to care for student with tracheostomy.  www.oaisd.org and click on Employment. 

 Ottawa County Friend of the Court:  Account specialist; custody investigator; data processing specialist.  Positions open until filled.  Openings also in other county offices. Go to www.miottawa.org, click on Online Services, and scroll down to Employment Opportunities.

 Spectrum Health:  Case manager, community health—licensed RN who is bilingual (Spanish-English). www.spectrumhealth.org and click on Job Seekers at top of page.

 West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce:  Administrative assistant, full-time; must be bilingual (English/Spanish).  http://www.hccwm.org/jobs  (Website also has info about Grand Rapids jobs in other companies/agencies.)

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

 Zeeland Public Schools:   Student Responsibility Center coordinator; reading interventionists; English learner interventionist.  www.zps.org/jobs

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