Community Development Coordinator

又见炊烟

Community Development Coordinator
Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers (EMCN)
1.0 FTE

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6 n1 [4 `- {, F/ t( H Proactively and independently develop initiatives in ethno-cultural communities that
increase their capacity to participate fully in the community
 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
/ g- o1 Y; ]) {8 O, U8 G Develop Community Economic Development initiatives and provide small business coaching to groups and individuals
: a/ |. m* [1 p+ x  Y$ ] Facilitate group processes and workshops
 Advocate for systemic changes that foster full participation of newcomers in the community

Background & Qualifications:

 Demonstrated ability to independently develop community initiatives
8 z& G5 ~- j& @' \5 _ Community development and CED background and experience
+ T0 r- a5 C& F- n0 J4 q$ a" f Strong group facilitation skills  
- S" F& n- f( p! Z# U Experience supervising staff
+ o; F, t3 |" B# V. r 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
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/ _4 V8 B! T2 f, b1 U- a; C Post-secondary education
 Experience/facility with Windows-based computer systems (specifically Windows 95/98/2000, MS Office, MS Word, databases, spreadsheets etc.)

! f+ Q$ u7 t, B# k2 u/ FSalary range starts at $34,195.

+ s- x/ l' E4 t  \/ YPlease 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.

+ M* D: s- c  U' vWe thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.