Community Organizer

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Employment Opportunity / Community Action Project

( D/ B3 h+ G1 p, D6 YPosition: Community Organizer / Location: Edmonton / Terms: work hours are flexible & variable with some requirement to attend evening and occasionally, weekend meetings / Salary: competitive / Closing Date: August 22, 2008.
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: ~2 S; J( u* `/ r- k* y0 j. RPosition Abstract: as a community organizer you will be responsible for providing training to residents of an inner city community who are actively involved in creating strategies for a healthier neighbourhood. Working towards ensuring wide participation by residents/organizations in the local community you will assist in reinforcing inclusivity.

, O" e9 i8 |- C: B7 y5 f. APLUS: a capable advocate for alternative dispute resolution, you will liaise between the community and elected officials/municipal administration, assisting in the development of a strong working relationship between these groups.
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4 {" L0 ^# T+ B+ k3 [! _Education & Experience: the position calls for an individual with education in the humanities or related field + 2 years experience in the field of community organizing. Special interest in ecological literacy and sustainable communities will be an asset.

Other Skills: the successful candidate will have a strong background in building group capacity & seeing projects through to completion. There is a significant element of research and an opportunity for creativity in assisting residents to address community challenges. Working in a non profit environment will mean that experience in sourcing/writing grant proposals is an asset.
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TO APPLY - Submit CV & cover letter in confidence to:
, F, h4 }1 P& R' ?, m% l4 U3 sCarla Rugg / E: communityactionproject1@gmail.com

# l  ], K/ N7 c) DPS. We thank all applicants. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.