The Coordinator of the Multicultural Coalition

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The Multicultural Coalition
The Multicultural Coalition is an organization that has engaged emerging
( j) H- A. J( ?  z$ dimmigrant and refugee communities in enhancing the communities’ organizational
! W, h% n4 a0 n% scapacity, facilitating partnership development, implementing communitydeveloped
. `9 b  N0 u  p  G3 gadvocacy strategies and civic engagement through community
& v0 m- g  T$ ^0 i0 X4 janimation. Please visit our website at www.multiculturalcoalition.ca for more
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0 e1 ]' P# c/ E) BThe Coordinator of the Multicultural Coalition
Roles and Functions
The Coordinator is responsible for the over-all management and operations of the
- c$ y2 H  K0 i( gorganization. The Coordinator defines the objectives, policies and goals for the
operations of the organization staff within the general board policies. He/she has
& Z; f- ]2 A) Y( Gthe important responsibility of accurately reporting on financial progress,
operational concerns, organizational problems and accomplishments at regular
board meetings. Short-range planning is the responsibility of the Coordinator and is
+ e' |7 V0 X0 ]) {# n$ V" Z# \6 Tconducted within the policy guidelines of the board. The Coordinator is an
. O; |0 t. l3 k+ Q* e; \employee of the board and therefore should not be part of the board which hires
$ ]  a8 t/ ?% s( ?staff and sets their salaries. However, the Coordinator should be required to attend
all board meetings and be an active, nonvoting participant.

Functions and responsibilities:
The specific functions of the coordinator include the following:
. D1 u  R9 }5 S8 H0 ^1. Provides over-all coordination of Coalition activities in consultation with the
officers of the Coalition
/ R) K/ n1 ^2 H3 \2. Builds and sustain relationships and partnerships with ethnocultural
9 y' t: Y% j! T5 h4 |+ _' X) `; P# gorganizations, immigrant and refugee communities, voluntary organizations
3 i" }) _# |! L4 i. o3 e# S* }- {and public institutions
3. Seeks opportunities to ensure sustainability of the organization through
funding opportunities and maintaining initiatives
) ]- u3 `% x3 x4 V  n0 w# r  U) X5 C4. Liaise with funders, public and non-profit organizations and community
organizations as well as the media and build strategic relationships with
5 _8 P+ U% Y* I8 Kthese organizations
3 W3 {: s) d7 W% U4 a5. Promotes transformative leadership among formal and informal community
0 i# M% ]. u" g5 t/ |leaders
6. Advances the community animation process as a bridging strategy for civic
4 s" H. j0 _5 j2 c! q& eparticipation of ethnocultural communities with the larger Canadian society
7. Offer opportunities for service providers to learn and experience working
& ^/ F' U0 v7 |$ w4 vwith groups and communities with culturally, ethnically and linguistically
% |6 X3 S  N& Q/ \diverse backgrounds
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8 d) E- n  j  V. D' yAdministrative responsibilities:
) c5 n! J3 j8 q9 |6 t# t! M1. Maintain an adequate bookkeeping and accounting system; provide for its
+ i$ u% K, D. L, \regular examination by competent outside auditors, selected by the board of
directors, and at the regular annual meeting, present a statement to the
members of the Coalition’s financial condition.
/ M3 n# T5 q1 g- o2. Recruits and hires staff for programs and other initiatives of the
Multicultural Coalition
Relationship of the Coordinator to the Board
8 `+ F# Z6 B4 R9 v# ?All operating decisions, employing and supervising personnel, choosing ways to
implement policies, planning the Coalition’s day-to-day activities, and coordinating
operations are a part of the Coordinator’s responsibility.
8 }2 U* n2 d0 f" N! R- B7 TThe 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
( l) m( `' Z# v' a  Baims and objectives of the organizations are decided upon by this process. It should
8 |5 b6 @, F0 Z9 I5 I/ ^- Qbe noted that the board members make the policy decisions guided by membership
( f9 ?8 O( G# D' @  nparticipation and the Coordinator should confine his or her activities to helping and
  ~- m8 P5 k+ f3 Ffacilitating this process with the Board. The Coordinator attends all board of
8 @* q3 `  C/ g( z3 k: J% e; Rdirectors' meetings and make available a business report and a monthly financial
statement as a minimum requirement. She/he brings to the board's attention all
matters requiring board consideration and action. She/he confers with the board of
directors on the development of new policies and appraises the effectiveness of
policies already adopted
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5 P4 E7 J2 E2 [Key Competencies & Qualifications
1. Intercultural sensitivity, flexibility and an understanding or appreciation
' [  G1 }" D+ F3 B7 e' G* Zfor the complex dynamics of emerging immigrant and refugee
3 G* Q8 x" b3 V% z4 a: T  e! qcommunities
# J- n5 B* ?, I! U6 I2. Leadership and critical thinking skills to bridge the needs and struggles
  X) U* [$ O  `. [" tof immigrant and refugee communities with the interests and mandates
: ]0 O. S9 s& a1 E3 H* hof funders, policy-makers, agencies and other decision makers
3. Experience in writing grant proposals and accessing funding
opportunities
9 ?3 c- O. ^2 z$ A/ p7 r4 T/ `8 K4. Experience in administrative work with a proven ability to multi-task and
+ l5 a, ?4 z7 I8 ~, X3 I$ Porganize
2 `$ t3 b4 h3 d. A6 Z" c( u5. Facilitation skills and ability to design, develop and deliver workshops an
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6. Public speaking skills. Media relations skills an asset
3 O  |% R, |" d' f* |2 ~7. Community based research skills is an asset
8. A diploma or degree in Social Work, the Social Sciences, Public Health, or
any related field is desired
9. A minimum of 2 years experience in project management at the
community level
10. Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office (World, Excel and Power
4 F' c' u. [! V* ZPoint) and internet

Pay Range & Terms
% N2 R/ _7 |- @  f" KThis is a 9-month contract starting April 11, 2011 to December 31, 2011, with
possible extension depending on funding.
8 H$ ]9 v' l- F6 W$ t3 tSalary: Negotiable; commensurate with experience
4 v) E3 y9 `! ^! BEmployment Start Date: April 11, 2011
; z8 j: G+ P4 h2 L! j: `A minimum of 30 hours per week

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and
# E! C) E& y8 ecover letter by Friday, March 25th, 2011 5:00 pm to:
multiculturalcoalition@yahoo.ca and kindly quote “Coordinator Position” in the
. V/ {3 U+ L' `subject line. Please indicate your salary expectations in the cover letter.
We sincerely thank all applicants for their expressed interest in this opportunity;
3 c, {0 l- f/ j6 [8 w# |however those selected for an interview will be contacted.