City of Holland, Michigan

No vacancies at this time.

Holland City Connections TV Host  (Volunteer) 

The Holland City Connections TV show has a wonderful volunteer opportunity available for an energetic individual to host its one-hour, bi-weekly show which is aired on MacTV. The Holland City Connections brings information about the City of Holland to City residents. Qualifications for this host opportunity include high energy, knowledge of the City of Holland, television or communications experience, and ability to conduct interviews with guests to name a few. Please send a letter of interest, listing qualifications  to City of Holland, Human Resources Dept./City Connections Host, 270 South River Ave., Holland, MI 49423, E-mail: hr@cityofholland.com

Holland City Hall Tour Guide (Volunteer)

Holland City Hall has a volunteer opportunity available for an individual to guide students and adults on scheduled tours through City Hall, sharing information on the history of the building and the City as well as the purpose of the various departments housed within. Qualifications for the tour guide position is good communication & presentation skills, interest in history, and good personal intereaction with adults and children of all ages. Please send a letter of interest, listing qualifications to City of Holland, Mayor's Office, Attn: City Hall Tour Guide, 270 South River Avenue, Holland, MI 49423, Email: volunteer@cityofholland.com. 

Board of Review (1 vacancy) - The Board of Review is responsible for carrying out the City of Holland’s power to tax. They meet the 1^st Tuesday after the 1^st Monday in March, the 3^rd Monday in July, and the 2^nd Monday in December. Term length is 3 years, and City residency is required.

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (1 vacancy) - The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is responsible for providing recommendations to City Council on projects & economic development incentives for the development/redevelopment of sites with environmental contamination or sites determined to be functionally obsolete. They meet the 4^th Tuesday @ 11:30am, and City residency is required. Term length is 3 years.

CATV Commission (2 vacancies) - The CATV Advisory Commission is responsible for promoting local public access television programming, advising City Council on service/performance of any cable television provider, and advising City Council of new development in the cable television field. They meet quarterly based on member schedules. Terms are 3 years, and City residency is not necessarily required.

Corridor Improvement Authority – Columbia Arts District (3 vacancies) - The purpose of this Authority to create a commercial corridor to promote economic growth delineated in the acts as the Columbia Arts District. They meet on a quarterly basis, and term length is 4 years. While City residency is not required, board members should live or work in the Columbia Arts District.

Housing Board of Appeals (1 vacancy) - The Housing Board of Appeals is empowered to grant variances from the housing-property maintenance code. They hear applications and make decisions monthly or as needed at a public hearing. They meet the 1^st Tuesday at 6:00pm. Term length is 3 years, and City residency is required.

Human Relations Commission (1 vacancy) - The Human Relations Commission consults with/advises City Council on equal rights & opportunities affecting all Holland citizens. They seek to promote social and cultural understanding by discouraging or preventing discrimination along with other endeavors. They meet the 3^rd Thursday at 6:00pm. Term length is 3 years, and City residency is required.

International Relations Commission (1 vacancy) - The International Relations Commission is responsible for promoting international and cross-cultural knowledge, awareness, understanding and sensitivity through interactions within the community & across borders. They meet the 1^st Thursday at 4:30pm. Term length is 3 years, and City residency is required.

Leisure & Cultural Services Commission (1 vacancy) - The LCS Commission reviews & provides recommendations to Council regarding diverse leisure & cultural services intended to improve the City and its quality of life. They meet the 4^th Tuesday at 4:00pm. Term length is 3 years, and City residency is not necessarily required.

Zoning Board of Appeals (1 vacancy – alternate member) - The Zoning Board of Appeals hears requests for variances from the zoning ordinance and other zoning requests as described by ordinance. They make interpretations of the zoning ordinance upon request of staff or applicant. They meet the 4^th Thursday for a study session at 5:00pm and a public hearing at 6:00pm. Term length is 3 years, and City residency is required. An alternate member serves as a stand-in as needed for regular members who are absent and received first consideration when a regular position is available.