Community Organizer

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Employment Opportunity / Community Action Project
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Position: 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.
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+ h, g, B$ \9 }7 }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.

Other 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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) m+ B5 v# ^$ }0 b$ d; Q% DTO APPLY - Submit CV & cover letter in confidence to:
' o3 n2 I. H  k) z$ ^5 I2 rCarla Rugg / E: communityactionproject1@gmail.com
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2 m& V: A- z) R! p/ ?$ P: KPS. We thank all applicants. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.