The Coordinator of the Multicultural Coalition

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The Multicultural Coalition
- I3 y4 r1 U& uThe Multicultural Coalition is an organization that has engaged emerging
immigrant and refugee communities in enhancing the communities’ organizational
capacity, facilitating partnership development, implementing communitydeveloped
6 r: x7 x- @$ R4 A  tadvocacy strategies and civic engagement through community
animation. Please visit our website at www.multiculturalcoalition.ca for more
information.

0 g4 E) e" y2 n  K0 N" DThe Coordinator of the Multicultural Coalition
4 f6 l' y$ B2 Y$ D7 fRoles and Functions
The Coordinator is responsible for the over-all management and operations of the
organization. The Coordinator defines the objectives, policies and goals for the
operations of the organization staff within the general board policies. He/she has
the important responsibility of accurately reporting on financial progress,
operational concerns, organizational problems and accomplishments at regular
+ z, ~- c+ K! wboard meetings. Short-range planning is the responsibility of the Coordinator and is
conducted within the policy guidelines of the board. The Coordinator is an
2 x" h  E5 U, c; memployee of the board and therefore should not be part of the board which hires
7 @' ~/ G4 t+ O* e# Bstaff and sets their salaries. However, the Coordinator should be required to attend
2 Q# C( y+ v* }. hall board meetings and be an active, nonvoting participant.

Functions and responsibilities:
2 t. B+ c' H7 U# z- f' tThe specific functions of the coordinator include the following:
1. Provides over-all coordination of Coalition activities in consultation with the
officers of the Coalition
2. Builds and sustain relationships and partnerships with ethnocultural
# E2 Q* s$ V4 Y, R9 V" B" Horganizations, immigrant and refugee communities, voluntary organizations
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3. Seeks opportunities to ensure sustainability of the organization through
funding opportunities and maintaining initiatives
4. Liaise with funders, public and non-profit organizations and community
organizations as well as the media and build strategic relationships with
these organizations
5. Promotes transformative leadership among formal and informal community
8 |/ ]1 W: p0 N# S2 Z/ x0 {leaders
. E" I1 c2 U; i8 P6. Advances the community animation process as a bridging strategy for civic
participation of ethnocultural communities with the larger Canadian society
2 a2 D4 ~# X1 U% Y7 A3 w; Y# ]0 I7. Offer opportunities for service providers to learn and experience working
with groups and communities with culturally, ethnically and linguistically
diverse backgrounds
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+ T$ H. S- I4 Q2 s8 M, l3 YAdministrative responsibilities:
1. Maintain an adequate bookkeeping and accounting system; provide for its
regular examination by competent outside auditors, selected by the board of
directors, and at the regular annual meeting, present a statement to the
6 C3 G& |+ v) Nmembers of the Coalition’s financial condition.
. w% A7 j. B, \$ _/ x& x5 d* k2. Recruits and hires staff for programs and other initiatives of the
Multicultural Coalition
Relationship of the Coordinator to the Board
All operating decisions, employing and supervising personnel, choosing ways to
8 m, O7 l; c8 a9 p9 aimplement policies, planning the Coalition’s day-to-day activities, and coordinating
' X/ M0 g+ x3 v: ]! h0 ?operations are a part of the Coordinator’s responsibility.
( i# `# @) L" V, K% u/ S4 pThe Coordinator shares some responsibilities jointly with the board, such as longrange planning. The Coordinator usually provides the initiative and then assists the board in decision-making. The purpose, future directions, broad basic policies, and
$ [( Q9 v# G  H. M( S7 O9 \aims and objectives of the organizations are decided upon by this process. It should
7 u' Z  {4 ]5 J+ H  U+ z; S2 J/ \be noted that the board members make the policy decisions guided by membership
+ W6 t# ^9 }" L% B8 m& g3 ?participation and the Coordinator should confine his or her activities to helping and
, y- A$ O+ W. @( wfacilitating this process with the Board. The Coordinator attends all board of
directors' meetings and make available a business report and a monthly financial
4 O5 s' X0 O' k5 }# O0 Fstatement as a minimum requirement. She/he brings to the board's attention all
1 M$ {. ]7 v5 _matters requiring board consideration and action. She/he confers with the board of
2 u, U3 J5 j* R6 ldirectors on the development of new policies and appraises the effectiveness of
policies already adopted
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+ L" f3 G3 C* X  Z6 Y& ?% QKey Competencies & Qualifications
1. Intercultural sensitivity, flexibility and an understanding or appreciation
# q' R0 S* }% N9 e2 kfor the complex dynamics of emerging immigrant and refugee
2 z! S" [6 a% [. P8 \communities
! |' H7 ?* A! @" X1 M. y# r1 o2. Leadership and critical thinking skills to bridge the needs and struggles
of immigrant and refugee communities with the interests and mandates
of funders, policy-makers, agencies and other decision makers
3. Experience in writing grant proposals and accessing funding
opportunities
4. Experience in administrative work with a proven ability to multi-task and
' y' `1 t/ r, a- h& W1 A0 gorganize
7 V0 s' m+ w7 s2 w5. Facilitation skills and ability to design, develop and deliver workshops an
asset
# _* T6 D+ f! x4 Y$ C/ E6. Public speaking skills. Media relations skills an asset
' k. Z: z9 L) T. |3 }, F5 p7. Community based research skills is an asset
& T5 z3 @4 T* m5 A: E: m0 {8. A diploma or degree in Social Work, the Social Sciences, Public Health, or
any related field is desired
' G7 H8 c8 `$ l& L( a9. A minimum of 2 years experience in project management at the
community level
10. Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office (World, Excel and Power
/ A4 M  N  b& {Point) and internet
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Pay Range & Terms
This is a 9-month contract starting April 11, 2011 to December 31, 2011, with
$ B* r) ~' H/ Hpossible extension depending on funding.
- |& ~% K# ~# u% L8 dSalary: Negotiable; commensurate with experience
Employment Start Date: April 11, 2011
, k  k' {6 v& [A minimum of 30 hours per week

" b: m2 n  ?/ o6 Z4 c$ v8 m+ U$ hIf you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and
cover letter by Friday, March 25th, 2011 5:00 pm to:
multiculturalcoalition@yahoo.ca and kindly quote “Coordinator Position” in the
subject line. Please indicate your salary expectations in the cover letter.
+ Y4 }! E* ]- ^5 R7 U, l$ a0 c: lWe sincerely thank all applicants for their expressed interest in this opportunity;
however those selected for an interview will be contacted.