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The Multicultural Coalition# I$ E* H5 B% o* ^- V8 w8 h% Y1 o
The Multicultural Coalition is an organization that has engaged emerging9 Q1 v( n1 T2 w/ |# }0 H
immigrant and refugee communities in enhancing the communities’ organizational: k1 v% s- i- m2 s6 C
capacity, facilitating partnership development, implementing communitydeveloped4 _: C$ `3 y8 l! s: X
advocacy strategies and civic engagement through community" \' e; r2 P; l7 t: X+ Z% X
animation. Please visit our website at www.multiculturalcoalition.ca for more& F0 v7 V( R: Z
information.
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The Coordinator of the Multicultural Coalition" ^# E4 u S$ U$ d( [: N
Roles and Functions
7 K* g# T+ ^3 K; e. ^' K& kThe Coordinator is responsible for the over-all management and operations of the0 v6 _6 a1 ]9 w3 Z( U: V9 z/ ]$ z
organization. The Coordinator defines the objectives, policies and goals for the
! g# {7 o6 r1 i Poperations of the organization staff within the general board policies. He/she has1 A- t1 A" d8 {9 h! ?
the important responsibility of accurately reporting on financial progress,
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board meetings. Short-range planning is the responsibility of the Coordinator and is1 h# @9 W4 V1 P0 E- S0 B) h
conducted within the policy guidelines of the board. The Coordinator is an# I3 z* s0 A3 o& l" `
employee of the board and therefore should not be part of the board which hires5 r# @5 m3 c" j0 U2 K3 |
staff and sets their salaries. However, the Coordinator should be required to attend
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Functions and responsibilities:, ?- v5 w3 e8 d; c! ~8 J
The specific functions of the coordinator include the following:
, {1 [4 x, ^& C- V/ Q1. Provides over-all coordination of Coalition activities in consultation with the
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2. Builds and sustain relationships and partnerships with ethnocultural8 b, g7 K5 [4 B& r, |
organizations, immigrant and refugee communities, voluntary organizations
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3. Seeks opportunities to ensure sustainability of the organization through
) u# T% Y+ V$ B2 u0 r" vfunding opportunities and maintaining initiatives
% y! ^4 A: K* {& J2 {; a) Y' x4 u4. Liaise with funders, public and non-profit organizations and community
: l2 |& F* `5 k. Y3 I) zorganizations as well as the media and build strategic relationships with' \4 _, M, A; A+ O1 P7 H3 r r* {
these organizations
0 ?5 _; Y; G- x3 m7 }) J$ Y. Q0 K% Z5. Promotes transformative leadership among formal and informal community7 \) D7 J9 \6 |1 m$ ~& e9 I
leaders% {7 v) k; Z6 f$ U
6. Advances the community animation process as a bridging strategy for civic
) p7 u- k" `; G% |' ~' k" u" ^% X5 cparticipation of ethnocultural communities with the larger Canadian society
& r+ n: [ O* R2 G( q' o7. Offer opportunities for service providers to learn and experience working# |; ^( a7 `: {% Z
with groups and communities with culturally, ethnically and linguistically6 |; `' F5 |9 p( X
diverse backgrounds
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# t, J4 _- q+ m [1 MAdministrative responsibilities:
5 L& X! H, I3 }0 A& b+ S1. Maintain an adequate bookkeeping and accounting system; provide for its
$ T9 b2 K$ J1 A" j) t1 ]regular examination by competent outside auditors, selected by the board of
/ R9 c7 B# J% H4 @3 B' Bdirectors, 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
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Relationship of the Coordinator to the Board$ P( ^) {4 w, S7 M) N7 e
All operating decisions, employing and supervising personnel, choosing ways to
1 ^+ k1 F* O9 }6 K) n: s7 Y/ Bimplement policies, planning the Coalition’s day-to-day activities, and coordinating& B; n. p, G, I: O6 P9 H% l+ D U
operations are a part of the Coordinator’s responsibility.
/ H% k" e y+ L L0 T- n; mThe 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
8 e/ m& X0 c" q0 U3 X- waims and objectives of the organizations are decided upon by this process. It should( ~7 k" o4 c/ o
be noted that the board members make the policy decisions guided by membership/ ]' o/ Y/ f: A# z+ ?+ `& C$ \
participation and the Coordinator should confine his or her activities to helping and
" ~( P( H9 w6 Q5 qfacilitating this process with the Board. The Coordinator attends all board of
" A( N' i7 @0 T" mdirectors' meetings and make available a business report and a monthly financial
& s- K b c- fstatement as a minimum requirement. She/he brings to the board's attention all
# [0 \9 Z5 ^4 I- m, {matters requiring board consideration and action. She/he confers with the board of: \1 ]* r9 x& R
directors on the development of new policies and appraises the effectiveness of0 G: B I: Y) T& J3 y6 I$ d* [
policies already adopted
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Key Competencies & Qualifications {/ s. g' O' y. z
1. Intercultural sensitivity, flexibility and an understanding or appreciation& N4 a& U3 R1 W* Y
for the complex dynamics of emerging immigrant and refugee: A; m; ]' @! G3 n: ?, Y0 J
communities
. ], k$ |5 L4 V+ T- q2. Leadership and critical thinking skills to bridge the needs and struggles
/ a* J5 m4 i6 h* b* uof immigrant and refugee communities with the interests and mandates
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3. Experience in writing grant proposals and accessing funding' x& ]2 z3 Q6 a5 Y' u! k; i
opportunities
( { X0 S0 Z4 {4. Experience in administrative work with a proven ability to multi-task and) [8 ~. |0 J# y! N
organize
' I. y! R* j( j( y5. Facilitation skills and ability to design, develop and deliver workshops an w3 m2 f- ~% K; c3 [9 i
asset4 k+ T. ^ j" e; {8 R8 u! m7 ^/ i! f
6. Public speaking skills. Media relations skills an asset" V0 z: Y: o* A
7. Community based research skills is an asset5 w' u I* F- d* u+ |& f
8. A diploma or degree in Social Work, the Social Sciences, Public Health, or
/ V" N, ^' s) I$ ?any related field is desired
/ h) s, p& c# P5 x( O' _6 J4 x- \9. A minimum of 2 years experience in project management at the; e& ~5 {7 G8 d7 f6 B2 n* L, G% {) T
community level' q- o1 g% H. j9 I$ `5 }) T+ j+ M! q
10. Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office (World, Excel and Power+ \+ S0 I/ Q4 \+ M
Point) and internet& q* |( j6 x+ M% v
; i5 a- [4 w1 j }' dPay Range & Terms
& s' s# m' t& F/ a8 T; UThis is a 9-month contract starting April 11, 2011 to December 31, 2011, with
. y; B5 P& O; ~! n3 {possible extension depending on funding.
; d, d& o5 l& p: ESalary: Negotiable; commensurate with experience- k; b# q$ {+ _4 R! }
Employment Start Date: April 11, 20118 s! S* H4 B& v8 Z
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
& U5 S# a+ B- U# | qcover letter by Friday, March 25th, 2011 5:00 pm to:( U8 F( ? Z0 P6 ^" X% H
multiculturalcoalition@yahoo.ca and kindly quote “Coordinator Position” in the# Z0 l0 h! n' X, y/ q
subject line. Please indicate your salary expectations in the cover letter. K c9 g0 o/ a. {
We sincerely thank all applicants for their expressed interest in this opportunity;
% m4 E) [- i5 i1 Mhowever those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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