Community Organizer

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Employment Opportunity / Community Action Project

8 x" H" `6 L5 g8 V' B& aPosition: Community Organizer / Location: Edmonton / Terms: work hours are flexible & variable with some requirement to attend evening and occasionally, weekend meetings / Salary: competitive / Closing Date: August 22, 2008.

7 ]7 P; z' ]4 O4 R+ r! t0 ]Position Abstract: as a community organizer you will be responsible for providing training to residents of an inner city community who are actively involved in creating strategies for a healthier neighbourhood. Working towards ensuring wide participation by residents/organizations in the local community you will assist in reinforcing inclusivity.
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PLUS: a capable advocate for alternative dispute resolution, you will liaise between the community and elected officials/municipal administration, assisting in the development of a strong working relationship between these groups.

Education & Experience: the position calls for an individual with education in the humanities or related field + 2 years experience in the field of community organizing. Special interest in ecological literacy and sustainable communities will be an asset.

( B6 W! l5 P0 @& L# @. JOther Skills: the successful candidate will have a strong background in building group capacity & seeing projects through to completion. There is a significant element of research and an opportunity for creativity in assisting residents to address community challenges. Working in a non profit environment will mean that experience in sourcing/writing grant proposals is an asset.
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" n, {  S; F7 d1 I' u" R9 ?0 tTO APPLY - Submit CV & cover letter in confidence to:
4 ~" y4 s: n* n) g/ B9 q5 vCarla Rugg / E: communityactionproject1@gmail.com
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3 K% k% C  g) U& i4 k( wPS. We thank all applicants. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.