Community Organizer

又见炊烟

Employment Opportunity / Community Action Project
) q" g6 m1 P  t% H: y1 Q9 o7 H; w
' \9 R( y) T8 O; TPosition: 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.
/ u! ?: j: l- ~' K
Position 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.
) k2 o( x* }8 ^& J5 [) k% C
! M& W6 D+ j3 J6 c; b* T: UPLUS: 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.

0 q, b1 ~8 _; u, D& cEducation & 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.

4 r" ~: {. ^& Y# H% \TO APPLY - Submit CV & cover letter in confidence to:
Carla Rugg / E: communityactionproject1@gmail.com
2 z+ F4 |+ \2 d- g$ E% w
2 z& h% U; w# a! e5 K. i; ~7 OPS. We thank all applicants. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.