Community Development Coordinator

又见炊烟

Community Development Coordinator
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9 m' s9 K# j) ]2 ~- XResponsibilities
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 Proactively and independently develop initiatives in ethno-cultural communities that
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) D  V- k; v+ |. W9 k$ c 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
 Develop Community Economic Development initiatives and provide small business coaching to groups and individuals
 Facilitate group processes and workshops
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Background & Qualifications:

 Demonstrated ability to independently develop community initiatives
6 G3 m  q) N& D7 `4 g Community development and CED background and experience
 Strong group facilitation skills  
 Experience supervising staff
4 i+ m2 D" |% ~* s 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

! o+ C/ }/ Q- t$ J Post-secondary education
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3 c# `3 O7 e+ @$ A2 `Salary 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.
Applications are invited until the suitable applicant is found. Please indicate in application the date you are available to begin work.

- e9 A2 \/ q2 b; U' Q$ T9 q2 a9 ZWe thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.