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The Multicultural Coalition
- n8 s4 ]) {, R d" GThe Multicultural Coalition is an organization that has engaged emerging3 E& f5 N/ l% ?+ n
immigrant and refugee communities in enhancing the communities’ organizational' ^( f8 Z5 g# m: J6 V
capacity, facilitating partnership development, implementing communitydeveloped
0 B# o5 ?0 s: u+ V8 t: Iadvocacy strategies and civic engagement through community7 J6 ]1 L }4 b$ ]" l; A9 ]( `% `, |
animation. Please visit our website at www.multiculturalcoalition.ca for more# {* w' q' y" P$ A
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The Coordinator of the Multicultural Coalition
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The Coordinator is responsible for the over-all management and operations of the* |& [1 P! X% F$ z/ H
organization. The Coordinator defines the objectives, policies and goals for the% Y- X: J$ n; v5 v! D( C* O+ J3 x
operations of the organization staff within the general board policies. He/she has
4 x ~+ M* D* o E# h+ Xthe important responsibility of accurately reporting on financial progress,
7 n) {7 V- `; f+ w! I0 Boperational concerns, organizational problems and accomplishments at regular
9 Z# U W" w: M! F2 a9 \* }" u, ]board meetings. Short-range planning is the responsibility of the Coordinator and is
7 ^. o) g& j- @; R, B; i$ i& f" |4 bconducted within the policy guidelines of the board. The Coordinator is an
) j; `/ [3 N+ w0 j% B# o" R3 pemployee of the board and therefore should not be part of the board which hires
* W9 l) r0 F. O( w' v5 n+ mstaff and sets their salaries. However, the Coordinator should be required to attend' `7 n& G) `3 c- V6 i! p
all board meetings and be an active, nonvoting participant.
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Functions and responsibilities:
8 _2 C4 @6 L1 [' x6 \The specific functions of the coordinator include the following:- y. A8 @. E+ ?
1. Provides over-all coordination of Coalition activities in consultation with the. e& t- Y1 P2 v$ ]. j) ]
officers of the Coalition% s. Q5 _% t g9 }, Y7 l
2. Builds and sustain relationships and partnerships with ethnocultural
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3. Seeks opportunities to ensure sustainability of the organization through. D% s* ?3 {" _2 E4 s
funding opportunities and maintaining initiatives
$ d( |8 v' _% J9 V4. Liaise with funders, public and non-profit organizations and community9 n+ i. b& U6 g8 A! Z6 ~
organizations as well as the media and build strategic relationships with
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5. Promotes transformative leadership among formal and informal community
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6. Advances the community animation process as a bridging strategy for civic+ m F/ l$ t4 [+ G$ G
participation of ethnocultural communities with the larger Canadian society; j- F& S& }& E" i, ?
7. Offer opportunities for service providers to learn and experience working+ U- i3 u8 b5 @9 [, D+ a
with groups and communities with culturally, ethnically and linguistically! [8 O' _$ s/ X
diverse backgrounds
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: e" B8 ]# ^' {Administrative responsibilities:
+ G/ e" s+ p' u6 G8 S5 {1. Maintain an adequate bookkeeping and accounting system; provide for its
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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) G5 l. o5 J" I8 a: O
Multicultural Coalition
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All operating decisions, employing and supervising personnel, choosing ways to, y/ }0 Q5 i0 B' }1 G
implement policies, planning the Coalition’s day-to-day activities, and coordinating. C$ F" N* G8 S8 v
operations are a part of the Coordinator’s responsibility.
. a3 N0 ]2 i5 f9 O4 C5 M; `# q/ S OThe 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
/ L7 v/ r- a5 \ e( Aaims and objectives of the organizations are decided upon by this process. It should
% R7 q) S+ W* G- j5 Cbe noted that the board members make the policy decisions guided by membership
" _; k( l' k1 r5 s9 G$ U, Bparticipation and the Coordinator should confine his or her activities to helping and
' X3 {) }8 K3 F2 j/ C) gfacilitating this process with the Board. The Coordinator attends all board of5 D" u' {' H. v
directors' meetings and make available a business report and a monthly financial0 B# A6 z. c- O" l
statement as a minimum requirement. She/he brings to the board's attention all; `% F* g& q; `2 `3 c; P" l7 [
matters requiring board consideration and action. She/he confers with the board of( o6 d7 N1 Z; M9 R+ a
directors on the development of new policies and appraises the effectiveness of
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. d( e1 y' R* w8 i1 U' z: SKey Competencies & Qualifications
) Z g/ T% l% ^ n1. Intercultural sensitivity, flexibility and an understanding or appreciation4 P: V" d2 `4 x
for the complex dynamics of emerging immigrant and refugee
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- B% ^/ {3 ~% V$ I2. Leadership and critical thinking skills to bridge the needs and struggles, j* E% `- G- \
of immigrant and refugee communities with the interests and mandates
9 `0 V k* X1 ~ w: @. d- qof funders, policy-makers, agencies and other decision makers
. u/ `4 d w3 I+ J, P3. Experience in writing grant proposals and accessing funding
( u* _# g. w1 w+ o( y8 y oopportunities) }; n. |7 }4 V& J& r
4. Experience in administrative work with a proven ability to multi-task and! r% t" X6 s9 H+ M" Y5 e+ ?
organize
& b) J0 m1 v5 f( i) O) g5. Facilitation skills and ability to design, develop and deliver workshops an
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6. Public speaking skills. Media relations skills an asset
, ^. x7 @! r, Q" m i8 [7. Community based research skills is an asset
5 ?5 n4 Y: S" d# g8. A diploma or degree in Social Work, the Social Sciences, Public Health, or
5 `4 e. V2 i5 m2 `3 Vany related field is desired/ F: e3 a$ t% M3 ^, k( Z5 g
9. 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 Power2 X- F2 g4 J1 h( ^# q- l& o
Point) and internet
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Pay Range & Terms
) q+ e3 |1 l# @( }# ?This is a 9-month contract starting April 11, 2011 to December 31, 2011, with
3 J7 q) T% s) L* t& U/ J) q# {possible extension depending on funding.: Q" t/ r) j1 M! n
Salary: Negotiable; commensurate with experience6 s! u$ W G- o: b" V/ V
Employment Start Date: April 11, 2011: ^; X/ i8 [6 d( }* J- c% `
A minimum of 30 hours per week+ C5 y- o* x+ o& c
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If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and
! R2 g* T5 Z. B# k6 f: qcover letter by Friday, March 25th, 2011 5:00 pm to:5 \# Q$ E9 _5 b% Y. g# Q0 i" Q
multiculturalcoalition@yahoo.ca and kindly quote “Coordinator Position” in the$ D* A- [$ @7 ^9 t( G o6 [
subject line. Please indicate your salary expectations in the cover letter.
' W% ?' t1 U) \2 S' o8 RWe sincerely thank all applicants for their expressed interest in this opportunity;
& _( W8 i; f8 j" u% a9 \however those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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