Community Development Coordinator

又见炊烟

Community Development Coordinator
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8 c* R0 [& t. s( Z8 kResponsibilities

4 E1 w" J; g( R: ]% D( g Proactively and independently develop initiatives in ethno-cultural communities that
( _" B4 g' b: @) }increase their capacity to participate fully in the community
1 h/ N8 x# C. P/ V) {, ^; {8 h Develop initiatives that convene stakeholders, community organizations, government agencies and foster collaborations between immigrant and main-stream stakeholders.
 Proactively assist immigrant communities with: identifying needs, training, strategic planning, board development, project development, community economic development, funding proposal writing, program planning and implementation
; z8 t0 k2 _% g+ Z Develop Community Economic Development initiatives and provide small business coaching to groups and individuals
! v% E& w  Z, u9 @* J# ` Facilitate group processes and workshops
 Advocate for systemic changes that foster full participation of newcomers in the community

; q' @: M; `6 R8 M' c/ F) DBackground & Qualifications:

' }; f% w8 K7 L/ A Demonstrated ability to independently develop community initiatives
 Community development and CED background and experience
7 u- c% g' ]! o8 V Strong group facilitation skills  
 Experience supervising staff
+ x& Z5 }3 @7 T+ H! B& F3 r- [3 S Understanding of cross-cultural issues
$ s4 a+ F' d# n Excellent written and oral communication skills, including proposal writing skills
 Strong organizational and Program delivery skills

Education/technical skills

, y# H8 e3 E; |# i. S Post-secondary education
0 X! C+ @- f* w' M6 p( z Experience/facility with Windows-based computer systems (specifically Windows 95/98/2000, MS Office, MS Word, databases, spreadsheets etc.)
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# N" l- E: F" x- Q7 gSalary range starts at $34,195.
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/ @1 |* U/ M' o# EPlease forward your resume with cover letter to Maria Jagiello, Associate Director, fax: 424-7736; email: mjagiello@emcn.ab.ca; mail: #101, 10010-107A Avenue, Edmonton T5H 4H8.
Applications are invited until the suitable applicant is found. Please indicate in application the date you are available to begin work.

2 R. T+ W1 y/ P* tWe thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.