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The Multicultural Coalition0 b2 T9 x1 b2 H# F Y
The Multicultural Coalition is an organization that has engaged emerging/ V& w E- a' | l
immigrant and refugee communities in enhancing the communities’ organizational( V- e* e! }& d7 [7 m
capacity, facilitating partnership development, implementing communitydeveloped7 S1 e; d8 w! A' H
advocacy strategies and civic engagement through community
& |0 w- j" b0 ~" z# Q# I% I' Sanimation. Please visit our website at www.multiculturalcoalition.ca for more* ] r3 x8 w$ h5 A
information.
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The Coordinator of the Multicultural Coalition! [4 y) \6 s: E) ~/ T
Roles and Functions
$ j1 j4 @. x1 V, p' KThe Coordinator is responsible for the over-all management and operations of the
% W c6 t( W. W6 [organization. The Coordinator defines the objectives, policies and goals for the
; A5 w& u& Z; Q3 d1 Zoperations of the organization staff within the general board policies. He/she has
* P9 M4 ]1 u. C+ Y' g& T# pthe important responsibility of accurately reporting on financial progress,: Z. r1 w/ f0 U9 Y
operational concerns, organizational problems and accomplishments at regular
! u8 X% L5 H1 n! |board meetings. Short-range planning is the responsibility of the Coordinator and is, R8 h |: A2 [. V% ^& b" {
conducted within the policy guidelines of the board. The Coordinator is an
% S* D; \/ \# @; E$ ^$ ~employee of the board and therefore should not be part of the board which hires4 o2 |+ A7 U, A- }3 I S
staff and sets their salaries. However, the Coordinator should be required to attend
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3 _1 {, c$ J8 S( q" LFunctions and responsibilities:8 C9 A! a" B+ [% ]- f+ P5 d
The specific functions of the coordinator include the following:$ @) D: j+ z/ }( A6 q5 [1 d) b
1. Provides over-all coordination of Coalition activities in consultation with the: N; T' b% k* T9 F! a
officers of the Coalition
9 I) z5 M+ M8 M. Z+ n* C2. Builds and sustain relationships and partnerships with ethnocultural
1 G$ z7 f% P8 d, m+ i: r) Yorganizations, immigrant and refugee communities, voluntary organizations$ W& H2 y: ]: t, w
and public institutions! ^0 e1 Z' ~: z$ o$ l
3. Seeks opportunities to ensure sustainability of the organization through. V' |% O J z6 L$ h- K
funding opportunities and maintaining initiatives! n- g# i1 \ `$ C H4 E
4. Liaise with funders, public and non-profit organizations and community
" j9 x0 o0 ~. P( morganizations 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" ~1 @$ [2 U O/ V% N
participation of ethnocultural communities with the larger Canadian society
0 _, j+ h! q/ ~7 j0 [$ Y7. Offer opportunities for service providers to learn and experience working
4 c ?* ~: q6 a) N) Z2 Nwith groups and communities with culturally, ethnically and linguistically
& W$ i! j5 m' G6 rdiverse backgrounds
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Administrative responsibilities:
1 ]2 ]0 U' o# G2 q5 m$ x1 a1. Maintain an adequate bookkeeping and accounting system; provide for its
- \0 x b( T9 \$ E* ]4 d C- Nregular examination by competent outside auditors, selected by the board of
3 L D b5 p q* X0 B: t" w2 Vdirectors, and at the regular annual meeting, present a statement to the
3 T2 d9 a% ]/ X1 j3 rmembers of the Coalition’s financial condition.
# G5 b: p0 K6 n' l; O2. Recruits and hires staff for programs and other initiatives of the
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5 k' |/ x7 L9 J2 _; p) tRelationship of the Coordinator to the Board
% l5 x8 |+ f. p4 z+ S, RAll operating decisions, employing and supervising personnel, choosing ways to
( q; s9 I. d" ?5 _* e; A0 T- Gimplement policies, planning the Coalition’s day-to-day activities, and coordinating1 t+ W- m( X+ o ]1 @1 `7 u# t
operations are a part of the Coordinator’s responsibility.
0 e5 v1 T: f7 i6 p) [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" T7 U' t: y C) ^* J
aims and objectives of the organizations are decided upon by this process. It should
. r7 o) }3 G! t2 q( Lbe noted that the board members make the policy decisions guided by membership
: k2 y6 x! N' {participation and the Coordinator should confine his or her activities to helping and( O5 j& R" E E3 m% Q3 k& d
facilitating this process with the Board. The Coordinator attends all board of
. D/ L @ X- s0 \+ M) bdirectors' meetings and make available a business report and a monthly financial9 }7 z6 q4 K) ^( k" V5 t
statement as a minimum requirement. She/he brings to the board's attention all
$ q0 w! t$ o2 d! `matters requiring board consideration and action. She/he confers with the board of; b4 ]* Z: w0 A+ V9 o
directors on the development of new policies and appraises the effectiveness of& r' ~+ Z9 R4 u0 D [7 y
policies already adopted
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Key Competencies & Qualifications0 n+ x6 ]" \2 [! M% N, d4 z
1. Intercultural sensitivity, flexibility and an understanding or appreciation
7 e! C0 ] ~; T! Tfor the complex dynamics of emerging immigrant and refugee
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. @7 J, c5 z, W2 A2. Leadership and critical thinking skills to bridge the needs and struggles- G R5 y0 D9 O/ E/ A- h9 _" Z
of immigrant and refugee communities with the interests and mandates
" Z3 F( f, u0 n( z1 s3 n- ~of funders, policy-makers, agencies and other decision makers
7 e# R9 W! Z8 p+ f( t" R- `9 J3. Experience in writing grant proposals and accessing funding; X, I. N& m: J+ r$ O& @
opportunities0 \7 D/ B# S" P1 ^6 W7 i: w
4. Experience in administrative work with a proven ability to multi-task and( M3 j3 o# P/ i8 e: j) Z6 _& |
organize3 g. v9 c. {2 o+ {' P$ P. Z
5. Facilitation skills and ability to design, develop and deliver workshops an% I! O' q' ]4 U0 ]' S* e
asset
7 \ N. n! y. W% W$ g0 R v+ _4 k6. Public speaking skills. Media relations skills an asset# a) E! T# T" J5 f
7. Community based research skills is an asset; Q( B% B! s7 a0 b2 z
8. A diploma or degree in Social Work, the Social Sciences, Public Health, or
+ r$ g( [1 o9 O) d! V S5 yany related field is desired
6 x+ f# Z+ j9 Y3 ^. z: J9. A minimum of 2 years experience in project management at the7 O8 w- G9 B* R$ R% E' \1 y' g2 S) m
community level. ] g* l6 w" b! a" q# x! o' Y
10. Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office (World, Excel and Power6 ~4 A: N3 Z! A+ s& g8 T0 Z
Point) and internet8 j, r! s5 L4 X+ p* Z4 g3 W& @8 G
, B" `$ n& f1 mPay Range & Terms0 m' X( q2 x/ L5 B7 o0 i5 A
This is a 9-month contract starting April 11, 2011 to December 31, 2011, with
3 D2 l. R8 z+ T: zpossible extension depending on funding.; J2 G3 s, }! X7 L" N( _ w2 v
Salary: Negotiable; commensurate with experience! S( ^' `! [1 j# _' Z
Employment Start Date: April 11, 2011+ ^! K" }/ G3 n: B- u. `
A minimum of 30 hours per week1 a0 _# o; s7 X7 u: F' \0 ]/ `1 C
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If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and
3 \4 O/ J' w$ k8 ~cover letter by Friday, March 25th, 2011 5:00 pm to:* q$ r C3 i$ r
multiculturalcoalition@yahoo.ca and kindly quote “Coordinator Position” in the0 z' t$ L1 {% m+ A# A! m. J+ c
subject line. Please indicate your salary expectations in the cover letter.
: x1 ~3 b8 i. Y( ^We sincerely thank all applicants for their expressed interest in this opportunity;0 N9 z" `3 k7 Z- M6 a( a
however those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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