wayne county community college: Ağustos 2012

Americorps is Hiring!

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Spread the word about these Americorps Positions.

GROW YOUR SKILLS WHILE GROWING A HEALTHIER CITY!
If you are looking for an opportunity to get involved in Detroit’s urban agriculture community, build your skills as an organizer, grower and educator and participate in transforming the food system in the city, an AmeriCorps position with the Greening of Detroit’s Urban Agriculture and Openspace Department might be for you! HIRING NOW FOR THESE POSITIONS! Applications due August 17^th, 2012 The following two positions start in September 2012 and go through August 2013.· Urban Garden Development and Support Associate: Assist with seed and plant distributions and community events for family, community, and school vegetable gardens throughout Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park participating in the Garden Resource Program.· Urban Garden Outreach and Service Learning Associate: Assist with coordination of community engagement activities and volunteer opportunities for urban gardeners and farmers.HIRING IN NOVEMBER FOR THESE POSITIONS! Applications due November 30^th, 2012The following three positions start in January 2013 and go through August 2013.· Urban Agriculture and Openspace Outreach and New Garden Support Associate: Assist with outreach, communication and support of new urban gardens and farms in the city.· Adult Urban Agriculture Apprentice: Learn basic principles of urban organic farming while assisting our Farm Team in managing farm sites operated by The Greening of Detroit.· Grown in Detroit FarmersÊ¼ Market Associate: Provide support to urban gardeners and farmers participating in the Grown in Detroit cooperative, an effort to increase residentÊ¼s access to fresh fruits and vegetables while creating opportunities for growers to participate in the marketplace.For full position descriptions, please contact Ashley Atkinson at 313-237-8736, ashley@greeningofdetroit.com, or download at www.detroitagriculture.net. Full position descriptions are also attached!https://www.dropbox.com/s/h0m4y93951jow8v/2012-2013_UAO_AmeriCorps_Postings_All_update_aug.pdf

Seeking Volunteers, August 17 - 19th

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The African World Festival (30th Anniversary) is seeking volunteer support.

Please review the details below to determine your availability.

Event Dates: August 17-19, 2012
Volunteer Positions & Shifts: Please refer to the link below for details.

Location: Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 315 E. Warren, Detroit, Michigan

Attire: Casual with comfortable shoes.
Volunteer t-shirts are mandatory (there is a $5.00 fee for the t-shirts)

Age Requirement: Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
Special Requirements: Depending on your volunteer assignment, there may be extensive standing involved.

Food/Beverage: Light snacks and water will be provided.

Parking: Parking is on your on until further notice.
Check-In: Volunteers should check-in at the Charles H. Wright Museum (Room 108); enter through the Latimer CafÃ©.

If you are interested in reviewing more details and volunteering for this event, please click on the link below to obtain the volunteer application. Look for the link that says “Click Here to Download the 2012 Volunteer Application”.

http://www.thewright.org/component/eventlist/details/451-30th-annual-african-world-festival

If you have any questions about this event, you may contact the African World Festival hotline
at 313-494-5824 or contact Lee King at awfvolunteers@yahoo.com.

Thank you for your continued support!
Yolanda Michaux

Fwd: Chrysler-Steam Engineer Position

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Position Details:
A stationary engineer is responsible for the operation of high pressure boilers, large steam engines and boilers, air compressors, turbines (except generating turbines), ventilating and refrigerating equipment, generators and other related equipment commonly found in an industrial plant power house. Work requires practical skill and knowledge and journey-level skill as a Stationary Engineer -- Steam. Work may require interpreting specifications, blueprints, manufacturers' manuals, sketches or similar documents. Candidates must hold any such licenses as the laws of the community require.Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to work any shift and work overtime, including daily, weekends and holidays as required

Working knowledge of basic algebra concepts and principles sufficient to understand and apply basic trade formulas

A documented and verified U.S. Department of Labor Completion of Apprenticeship Certificate as an Engineer Steam in a manufacturing environment

Eight (8) years of documented experience as an Engineer - Steam in a manufacturing environment

Ability to work from blueprints, drawings, layouts or other specifications to plan sequences of operations

Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts registering various aspects of boiler operation to ensure that boilers are operating properly

Skill in reading technical instructions related to the trade in order to comprehend written work instructions, equipment operating instructions, and/or other documents related to the job functions

Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities, including test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment malfunctions and maintenance work

Working knowledge of functions, operation, and servicing procedures for various HVAC systems, steam distribution, water treatment absorption/centrifugal refrigeration, water conditioning, pumps, piping, steam turbines, emergency generators, motor air compressors, and auxiliary equipment

Monitor and inspect equipment, computer terminals, switches, valves, gauges, alarms, safety devices, and meters to detect leaks or malfunctions and to ensure that equipment is operating efficiently and safely

Analyze problems and take appropriate action to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems

Clean and lubricate boilers and auxiliary equipment and make minor adjustments as needed, using hand tools

Perform or arrange for repairs, such as complete overhauls, replacement of defective valves, gaskets, or bearings, or fabrication of new parts

Operate or tend stationary engines, boilers, and auxiliary equipment such as pumps, compressors, and air-conditioning equipment, to supply and maintain steam or heat for buildings, marine vessels, or pneumatic tools

Activate valves to maintain required amounts of water in boilers, to adjust supplies of combustion air, and to control the flow of fuel into burners

Test boiler water quality or arrange for testing and take necessary corrective action, such as adding chemicals to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits

Adjust controls and/or valves on equipment to provide power, and to regulate and set operations of system or industrial processes

Monitor boiler water, chemical, and fuel levels, and make adjustments to maintain required levels

General knowledge of specialized filtration and critical air balance systems, e.g., high efficiency particulant filter pathogen-free and biocontainment

Skillful in analyzing information concerning the efficient/economical operation of heating, ventilation, and refrigerating and air conditioning equipment in order to complete reports and/or make recommendations

Ability to work in confined spaces

Working knowledge of personal computer and software sufficient to review computerized building and maintenance management systems

Must hold any such licenses as the laws of the community require

In order to be considered for this position, your work experience as an Engineer -- Steam / Stationary Engineer in a manufacturing environment must be documented and verified.
To view this opening, click the link below: apply now
Sincerely, Chrysler Talent Acquisition Team

Benefit for the Homeless

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Elder Sandra Cobb, is the keynote speaker for a fund-raiser breakfast to benefit the homeless in Detroit on September 15th.
Please show your support for her efforts.

Tickets are $30.00 per person.
We hope to make a significant donation toward this worthy cause.

Thank you for your most serious consideration.
Please see the attached flyer for additional details.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/eacctev2z5usdt6/Homeless%20Benefit.pdf

Job Fair - Dearborn/Detroit -August 30th