Community Development Coordinator

又见炊烟

Community Development Coordinator
Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers (EMCN)
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9 @) N; m5 x1 ?" Q6 ]& r! G: L& sResponsibilities

+ ~9 d; t. @+ R1 H7 [# T( ^- R 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.
9 _- {7 B( z2 d Proactively assist immigrant communities with: identifying needs, training, strategic planning, board development, project development, community economic development, funding proposal writing, program planning and implementation
. Z) F# W* t# ^7 G5 v7 }: h Develop Community Economic Development initiatives and provide small business coaching to groups and individuals
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. @4 W, a. |6 ~: N# T1 P# u: Z8 D 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
( \  O! M6 [4 i/ l9 Z0 p) S Community development and CED background and experience
 Strong group facilitation skills  
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 Understanding of cross-cultural issues
 Excellent written and oral communication skills, including proposal writing skills
 Strong organizational and Program delivery skills
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Education/technical skills

+ q, S! z4 ]: |. k 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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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.
1 v9 u  H& J, j& D4 D  O1 {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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We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.