Community Development Coordinator

又见炊烟

Community Development Coordinator
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8 d  a: O& M& p1 B  jResponsibilities
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 Proactively and independently develop initiatives in ethno-cultural communities that
increase their capacity to participate fully in the community
2 S1 k2 l- Q. }9 i6 u# w( l 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
: Q  _0 X+ S0 D Develop Community Economic Development initiatives and provide small business coaching to groups and individuals
 Facilitate group processes and workshops
% k3 T1 s2 B2 u( m% e5 D Advocate for systemic changes that foster full participation of newcomers in the community
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5 x& G' @  z  a0 G' gBackground & Qualifications:

4 C; n9 s# W) C3 q Demonstrated ability to independently develop community initiatives
 Community development and CED background and experience
" ^5 v( y3 `  b Strong group facilitation skills  
 Experience supervising staff
 Understanding of cross-cultural issues
( |: `! r+ r7 X! ?1 { Excellent written and oral communication skills, including proposal writing skills
 Strong organizational and Program delivery skills
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Education/technical skills
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5 J& V& H" I1 d, p& I/ m) v Post-secondary education
 Experience/facility with Windows-based computer systems (specifically Windows 95/98/2000, MS Office, MS Word, databases, spreadsheets etc.)

7 R0 W: h: M" D6 n2 c6 Y' t$ YSalary 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.
Applications are invited until the suitable applicant is found. Please indicate in application the date you are available to begin work.
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6 j) G5 [, N! l4 s2 HWe thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.