Community Development Coordinator

又见炊烟

Community Development Coordinator
( U/ t: R. k9 }* d' ]Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers (EMCN)
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Responsibilities
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: M. ^- f# F$ L 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
; H" Q; s7 d. Z. h, e9 y Develop Community Economic Development initiatives and provide small business coaching to groups and individuals
 Facilitate group processes and workshops
3 N/ k* ?9 [: S+ G$ u  ~ Advocate for systemic changes that foster full participation of newcomers in the community

Background & Qualifications:

 Demonstrated ability to independently develop community initiatives
 Community development and CED background and experience
 Strong group facilitation skills  
 Experience supervising staff
 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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 Experience/facility with Windows-based computer systems (specifically Windows 95/98/2000, MS Office, MS Word, databases, spreadsheets etc.)
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, |' @/ v, K: a* m, DSalary 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.
7 c3 C) w" x6 q! j' ^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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; m; P$ k$ L$ \3 l7 L# m+ bWe thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.