Community Development Coordinator

又见炊烟

Community Development Coordinator
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Responsibilities
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 Proactively and independently develop initiatives in ethno-cultural communities that
increase their capacity to participate fully in the community
# i* j& e2 _8 i3 R* U+ u 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
( }* I- e1 Y( c# F# N, k( D/ M Develop Community Economic Development initiatives and provide small business coaching to groups and individuals
, l% z0 O  m, J& {. C 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
$ b) y. @7 h) q0 ?- d3 } Community development and CED background and experience
 Strong group facilitation skills  
 Experience supervising staff
 Understanding of cross-cultural issues
% r4 \+ V% m! \9 F Excellent written and oral communication skills, including proposal writing skills
6 N: v* i1 S) r% \) a Strong organizational and Program delivery skills
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Education/technical skills

 Post-secondary education
 Experience/facility with Windows-based computer systems (specifically Windows 95/98/2000, MS Office, MS Word, databases, spreadsheets etc.)
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/ O3 [! K) U5 D/ {& N( j: |5 oSalary range starts at $34,195.

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.
& @2 v/ p4 h6 i, N. yApplications are invited until the suitable applicant is found. Please indicate in application the date you are available to begin work.
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5 ]" U' g6 b3 E2 Z' BWe thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.