Community Development Coordinator

又见炊烟

Community Development Coordinator
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Responsibilities
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/ K8 j; q, D6 U& T. }# Y Proactively and independently develop initiatives in ethno-cultural communities that
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 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
! \7 A6 h2 w3 H  h7 J 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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Background & Qualifications:

 Demonstrated ability to independently develop community initiatives
 Community development and CED background and experience
; [0 Y& ]- m1 V) r Strong group facilitation skills  
9 ^5 M" S& a5 Y  j4 W) F$ R1 T Experience supervising staff
 Understanding of cross-cultural issues
 Excellent written and oral communication skills, including proposal writing skills
 Strong organizational and Program delivery skills

Education/technical skills

# m: `8 Q! S% j- C- e! Y% `; G Post-secondary education
 Experience/facility with Windows-based computer systems (specifically Windows 95/98/2000, MS Office, MS Word, databases, spreadsheets etc.)

$ t5 Y4 v6 G/ b  w3 ^) e6 G7 j( \Salary range starts at $34,195.
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Please 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.
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We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.