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The Multicultural Coalition
( b# x$ g" w b1 UThe Multicultural Coalition is an organization that has engaged emerging4 p" t3 X2 h' M/ r+ K
immigrant and refugee communities in enhancing the communities’ organizational
5 q- e& J Y. jcapacity, facilitating partnership development, implementing communitydeveloped
, L& f+ _4 O0 P* e+ A+ tadvocacy strategies and civic engagement through community
. ]/ s# Z, W; K* \. y5 s* |7 i1 janimation. Please visit our website at www.multiculturalcoalition.ca for more
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9 Z! W4 L; e g2 f& f- LThe Coordinator of the Multicultural Coalition1 W) }# T0 N+ Z. [* ]
Roles and Functions8 Z5 |' x6 h9 x9 A) i
The Coordinator is responsible for the over-all management and operations of the- N1 J8 u' @5 L! a7 D6 `
organization. The Coordinator defines the objectives, policies and goals for the( g9 b# O& a3 y5 n0 }( K7 ~7 `
operations of the organization staff within the general board policies. He/she has
. E$ J6 ]6 m+ x' I3 R2 M7 Rthe important responsibility of accurately reporting on financial progress,' \. y1 o2 w9 H8 A4 ^8 c
operational concerns, organizational problems and accomplishments at regular0 H1 W8 z9 o @
board meetings. Short-range planning is the responsibility of the Coordinator and is
! k4 V* Q% `% S" K: p0 econducted within the policy guidelines of the board. The Coordinator is an
: y9 Q1 c) J) i& g) B2 k4 |: uemployee of the board and therefore should not be part of the board which hires
! k. K0 u* q4 _staff and sets their salaries. However, the Coordinator should be required to attend5 e6 z; d5 `( q8 [
all board meetings and be an active, nonvoting participant.+ Z! f2 v7 \& I( B8 e2 G
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Functions and responsibilities:0 _; F' v: E; d1 S! g1 x2 ]
The specific functions of the coordinator include the following: m+ A( X2 ^9 _" C7 k$ Y3 K
1. Provides over-all coordination of Coalition activities in consultation with the
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2. Builds and sustain relationships and partnerships with ethnocultural! d: J, g4 f" j' O: P1 B3 p% }
organizations, immigrant and refugee communities, voluntary organizations
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3. Seeks opportunities to ensure sustainability of the organization through
; N1 q0 N' A1 {+ Q6 L5 W- xfunding opportunities and maintaining initiatives8 [0 T/ e1 w! E# s- Y
4. Liaise with funders, public and non-profit organizations and community
8 T) x2 T, `2 M% g/ X2 ]. _organizations as well as the media and build strategic relationships with3 g" Z# [, ~( m8 C6 G, P- ~' X( U, V" m
these organizations
4 D, W* @. ]7 }& D5. Promotes transformative leadership among formal and informal community# C4 L8 f1 @5 v$ e
leaders* W: j* L& a; W0 `+ V9 e6 G, b
6. Advances the community animation process as a bridging strategy for civic
" S9 e1 x$ ?8 Q0 ?! o# Iparticipation of ethnocultural communities with the larger Canadian society
* ~1 s$ N: k, O/ ^7. Offer opportunities for service providers to learn and experience working E% k6 U* h I u0 c: ?* X) z
with groups and communities with culturally, ethnically and linguistically
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Administrative responsibilities:. V) P3 R/ t1 P3 n
1. Maintain an adequate bookkeeping and accounting system; provide for its
( c* H" B6 w' N+ [4 Mregular examination by competent outside auditors, selected by the board of+ @2 p$ P$ G+ k2 H( e
directors, and at the regular annual meeting, present a statement to the
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2. Recruits and hires staff for programs and other initiatives of the& y2 C# z( N) k: Y" D
Multicultural Coalition
+ m- }, k0 k7 ]2 |/ Z% b# _Relationship of the Coordinator to the Board+ v( d% e' { e8 }9 |9 W0 M
All operating decisions, employing and supervising personnel, choosing ways to
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operations are a part of the Coordinator’s responsibility. y, E4 o, o, `" Z4 @! s+ P. D( R8 Q
The 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& _" S8 D' l. i! W
aims and objectives of the organizations are decided upon by this process. It should
# {2 ~! E: J7 r- r+ D; G: dbe noted that the board members make the policy decisions guided by membership
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facilitating this process with the Board. The Coordinator attends all board of
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matters requiring board consideration and action. She/he confers with the board of
% C5 I8 h9 _4 |directors on the development of new policies and appraises the effectiveness of8 ]2 a: m2 Z- n8 e4 G! z, ?- z
policies already adopted
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Key Competencies & Qualifications
5 v+ r& n& S( B _1. Intercultural sensitivity, flexibility and an understanding or appreciation
- w1 G2 a) R5 m2 N$ G% B8 i2 W3 afor the complex dynamics of emerging immigrant and refugee
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2. Leadership and critical thinking skills to bridge the needs and struggles, {( N2 u j" a9 U5 p4 P# V
of immigrant and refugee communities with the interests and mandates/ X4 R. R4 { W7 T/ n
of funders, policy-makers, agencies and other decision makers
6 b' B; U# p" j7 A3. Experience in writing grant proposals and accessing funding& D. e8 [8 k# D& c G* S
opportunities
1 r, I' [% H( }( R' A; ^8 V4. Experience in administrative work with a proven ability to multi-task and6 v/ s8 a3 e4 t4 i
organize
6 S3 f# A. d7 }" Q8 n x1 g5. Facilitation skills and ability to design, develop and deliver workshops an# b4 V4 T' w& v8 k' e
asset
- d! ` L8 Y8 N1 @* M5 W9 B6. Public speaking skills. Media relations skills an asset
, K5 Z$ q1 ^ ^- c" a1 {, A. h$ b7. Community based research skills is an asset% N" r9 z" P7 ?. D( V: V) g
8. A diploma or degree in Social Work, the Social Sciences, Public Health, or
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4 o% I5 w" p- T0 J" H( f9. A minimum of 2 years experience in project management at the
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10. Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office (World, Excel and Power c& y) C+ d5 f- R
Point) and internet
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Pay Range & Terms
( D C' a5 O- P7 RThis is a 9-month contract starting April 11, 2011 to December 31, 2011, with
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Salary: Negotiable; commensurate with experience
/ P4 T, x3 D; q. c/ S& l9 x$ SEmployment Start Date: April 11, 20112 q+ l5 ~' j, O
A minimum of 30 hours per week1 R+ r* l" Z8 e6 u& l7 ~- j' q
" g% \5 n% n$ }4 D: Q8 O8 X% Q9 vIf you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and& W1 r6 _3 S0 h
cover letter by Friday, March 25th, 2011 5:00 pm to:4 E ?* s9 y- Z( M2 U2 @; d T: A
multiculturalcoalition@yahoo.ca and kindly quote “Coordinator Position” in the" t2 }; v( a( Y! ], `
subject line. Please indicate your salary expectations in the cover letter.
) Q' j6 ~# O/ b: u* T2 D/ PWe sincerely thank all applicants for their expressed interest in this opportunity;
) F! S3 L1 o' T( |however those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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