Community Development Coordinator

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Community Development Coordinator
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1.0 FTE

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; N- [3 d" s, u. M& p 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.
) A8 W& a; j" \" ` Proactively assist immigrant communities with: identifying needs, training, strategic planning, board development, project development, community economic development, funding proposal writing, program planning and implementation
, I/ G8 y  `& I8 i Develop Community Economic Development initiatives and provide small business coaching to groups and individuals
  R1 P: W2 c4 O0 o5 u5 n  c Facilitate group processes and workshops
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Background & Qualifications:

 Demonstrated ability to independently develop community initiatives
 Community development and CED background and experience
# p2 n6 `9 @' }1 _0 S/ o% A Strong group facilitation skills  
 Experience supervising staff
 Understanding of cross-cultural issues
. V2 o, G. M7 C& Q( K! x Excellent written and oral communication skills, including proposal writing skills
% y5 T4 j2 p. ]/ F2 f' H: R  K Strong organizational and Program delivery skills
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Education/technical skills

5 Q5 f/ r3 j8 d7 d 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.

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.
* G4 Z9 g5 a) l4 ~1 ZApplications 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.