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The Multicultural Coalition
2 J) Z8 K p" }0 c" \The Multicultural Coalition is an organization that has engaged emerging( ]7 y( U# X8 e+ L- z! q
immigrant and refugee communities in enhancing the communities’ organizational& \4 X3 }1 }, W3 T6 j$ {
capacity, facilitating partnership development, implementing communitydeveloped
9 D3 u. I H3 t' Oadvocacy strategies and civic engagement through community" @, I& t* D" E# }0 b4 z
animation. Please visit our website at www.multiculturalcoalition.ca for more
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: y. B. K0 u* C2 LThe Coordinator of the Multicultural Coalition
9 q K0 s$ K' ^, u6 R) ^Roles and Functions7 v8 m' o7 p" A. [5 _3 ]
The Coordinator is responsible for the over-all management and operations of the: A4 @; P; v3 v& m" h1 z
organization. The Coordinator defines the objectives, policies and goals for the
/ J8 a. ~% z/ Qoperations of the organization staff within the general board policies. He/she has
$ J; q+ [6 h9 N+ K% ^3 rthe important responsibility of accurately reporting on financial progress,# {8 T0 e( ]) S1 `! I1 `' G
operational concerns, organizational problems and accomplishments at regular' Q3 c0 M8 f+ }+ k# u
board meetings. Short-range planning is the responsibility of the Coordinator and is
5 A7 ~( X. Q5 e9 Z; q! K3 F5 Hconducted within the policy guidelines of the board. The Coordinator is an
9 P& J' D2 @4 {* |3 Temployee of the board and therefore should not be part of the board which hires# M! J( ?' {: t5 J! m
staff and sets their salaries. However, the Coordinator should be required to attend& f( B, \9 W& h& X! \/ ]4 J
all board meetings and be an active, nonvoting participant.
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{5 Z$ `: t% b7 e+ F6 Y9 z, pFunctions and responsibilities:
) d2 l6 E1 Q ^) KThe specific functions of the coordinator include the following:
3 r; z& n# n; z. f! z% e1. Provides over-all coordination of Coalition activities in consultation with the! L& S7 Q" W% |+ p2 v0 U! k
officers of the Coalition, f$ `# F0 {& h* i! c% D
2. Builds and sustain relationships and partnerships with ethnocultural
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3. Seeks opportunities to ensure sustainability of the organization through, n. M' _+ Z$ t4 u! p
funding opportunities and maintaining initiatives
" d* M0 @1 V, n* C, ]* H4. Liaise with funders, public and non-profit organizations and community" v g8 a3 w' z
organizations as well as the media and build strategic relationships with
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5. Promotes transformative leadership among formal and informal community9 s9 y( a4 |7 c$ I, i) g
leaders
e9 c0 U8 b( @0 J0 x; `, U0 v6. Advances the community animation process as a bridging strategy for civic
$ A6 \7 [; r) G3 n Z; C4 oparticipation of ethnocultural communities with the larger Canadian society+ O* a: F6 _) e) `
7. Offer opportunities for service providers to learn and experience working
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diverse backgrounds9 W6 y# h S/ A
! J! Y- S& l/ u) z1 c0 UAdministrative responsibilities:1 a: B4 u) D( N5 m1 s
1. Maintain an adequate bookkeeping and accounting system; provide for its D/ M; T/ x9 W, @0 {8 D4 K
regular examination by competent outside auditors, selected by the board of6 e/ ^$ K2 S* [* e; }5 c
directors, and at the regular annual meeting, present a statement to the3 i1 s# O- C# w6 V4 ?. ~
members of the Coalition’s financial condition.6 L. K, S- D; E0 n8 T9 I4 T
2. Recruits and hires staff for programs and other initiatives of the! G& |9 z0 K2 ]/ S# c A
Multicultural Coalition; |/ w4 r0 A+ }% Z1 g& f
Relationship of the Coordinator to the Board
* M2 s5 w; S. z5 j t0 eAll operating decisions, employing and supervising personnel, choosing ways to
3 k$ h) i; T+ X" T' P, D* Iimplement policies, planning the Coalition’s day-to-day activities, and coordinating! L9 k) r! S4 O+ N
operations are a part of the Coordinator’s responsibility.6 G5 |8 [' d6 Y5 e
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
. ]3 @4 N/ d. paims and objectives of the organizations are decided upon by this process. It should
, S0 V1 a5 O5 y; u3 n4 h" R. D: ^be noted that the board members make the policy decisions guided by membership- |- d1 A& X3 Y0 p% {0 z
participation and the Coordinator should confine his or her activities to helping and
: X' _2 K7 B2 A& E# u" Rfacilitating this process with the Board. The Coordinator attends all board of" V6 W8 M4 }7 _1 P& [
directors' meetings and make available a business report and a monthly financial/ a' H8 V; `+ X( }
statement as a minimum requirement. She/he brings to the board's attention all
% [ M9 m+ K5 {" K0 j& Jmatters requiring board consideration and action. She/he confers with the board of
1 N1 z0 V& x; d3 }; b4 |# D+ I0 ddirectors on the development of new policies and appraises the effectiveness of
4 T( o( J' H; c0 [policies already adopted
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Key Competencies & Qualifications. N2 {$ ~) P* h- h
1. Intercultural sensitivity, flexibility and an understanding or appreciation
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communities. t! n" S/ m- @& Z
2. Leadership and critical thinking skills to bridge the needs and struggles
+ }& D" A+ A0 j5 s- X* Qof immigrant and refugee communities with the interests and mandates
/ _/ P7 E. r: g7 L3 v# zof funders, policy-makers, agencies and other decision makers
7 B2 T; m' P* Z& J- |* f6 Z$ s3. Experience in writing grant proposals and accessing funding
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4. Experience in administrative work with a proven ability to multi-task and3 P9 M) E: Z! x M
organize6 q2 i& W6 [8 X) a
5. Facilitation skills and ability to design, develop and deliver workshops an* g) C0 H, x- h" @
asset
+ s1 W0 x! r! w# a* E6. Public speaking skills. Media relations skills an asset0 J: v F: K6 f& D0 w
7. Community based research skills is an asset
3 N* A1 @/ }$ p4 u2 e- R" x8. A diploma or degree in Social Work, the Social Sciences, Public Health, or- c7 |( K' q: h
any related field is desired
, L W. B8 R1 Z$ ]% `3 d( O, m; P$ j9. A minimum of 2 years experience in project management at the
) ]1 d& F6 Q6 k0 Dcommunity level. H/ F, \3 P5 [" W: g
10. Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office (World, Excel and Power
; W# a7 @. Z1 ?! ZPoint) and internet
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Pay Range & Terms
2 X: B7 q" `5 L. }This is a 9-month contract starting April 11, 2011 to December 31, 2011, with
: n9 l3 N+ v4 S' u- Fpossible extension depending on funding.0 Y: H' m3 k, `& M. ]6 d' a1 n6 G
Salary: Negotiable; commensurate with experience
% |9 j& z& x) o0 H2 JEmployment Start Date: April 11, 2011- V: P% m3 c' b- x, q& v/ o
A minimum of 30 hours per week
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If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and! _6 Y, J8 R3 Y+ }0 \
cover letter by Friday, March 25th, 2011 5:00 pm to:, Z% }( H* J7 u1 H, Z
multiculturalcoalition@yahoo.ca and kindly quote “Coordinator Position” in the
$ R1 K3 u$ \8 N7 ^4 t8 |subject line. Please indicate your salary expectations in the cover letter.
8 U% Q- L& J- L' o* Y4 SWe sincerely thank all applicants for their expressed interest in this opportunity;
% w( }: b1 p' i( ?% e9 d* d1 O5 _$ jhowever those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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