Community Development Coordinator

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Community Development Coordinator
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, ]# e7 A0 u1 g. vResponsibilities

0 K8 N. B9 v2 i Proactively and independently develop initiatives in ethno-cultural communities that
increase their capacity to participate fully in the community
3 A8 O, G' b. r; O 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
. N" b' Z/ V" t Develop Community Economic Development initiatives and provide small business coaching to groups and individuals
 Facilitate group processes and workshops
 Advocate for systemic changes that foster full participation of newcomers in the community
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, z& C' R8 \' P  GBackground & Qualifications:

3 u- [/ q- B8 O- j) A Demonstrated ability to independently develop community initiatives
 Community development and CED background and experience
% ?, Z- _/ B0 x  h# C+ O3 O Strong group facilitation skills  
  E  _, b8 k: j& p# m! o Experience supervising staff
 Understanding of cross-cultural issues
3 t( w3 f. ^! k4 T  j Excellent written and oral communication skills, including proposal writing skills
 Strong organizational and Program delivery skills
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Education/technical skills

 Post-secondary education
5 z/ b7 A" `' a0 ] Experience/facility with Windows-based computer systems (specifically Windows 95/98/2000, MS Office, MS Word, databases, spreadsheets etc.)

2 H& g$ n, M3 y3 a) E* ?5 f. I- fSalary range starts at $34,195.
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* K( T+ s- b7 P' @" s7 WPlease 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.

" G0 T6 r! @" p# G5 LWe thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.