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The Multicultural Coalition
! F+ Q" x% ^3 b4 h8 xThe Multicultural Coalition is an organization that has engaged emerging, F; O @. t8 E' N
immigrant and refugee communities in enhancing the communities’ organizational) H9 U4 y. z- B6 _4 H
capacity, facilitating partnership development, implementing communitydeveloped
O: G1 s, c8 ?, I. b& eadvocacy strategies and civic engagement through community$ P0 x/ |4 c8 |# @
animation. Please visit our website at www.multiculturalcoalition.ca for more
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& ]; W; b: L& ], ~" KThe Coordinator of the Multicultural Coalition
, u* e$ U+ P7 @Roles and Functions
5 s6 U: X; K CThe Coordinator is responsible for the over-all management and operations of the
! M2 M5 ?( y! Q7 z# f7 s! \) [organization. The Coordinator defines the objectives, policies and goals for the
5 u+ T1 v% a1 Aoperations of the organization staff within the general board policies. He/she has7 w/ d* a: r! x8 h9 V$ o3 T8 e
the important responsibility of accurately reporting on financial progress,
- s+ A- W% _; d5 k9 x. x' ], \operational concerns, organizational problems and accomplishments at regular
3 `- B3 b- `9 X4 c) s+ nboard meetings. Short-range planning is the responsibility of the Coordinator and is" p6 ~4 n" C% X" W6 w8 O; g1 i
conducted within the policy guidelines of the board. The Coordinator is an- w) B- B% U) f* Z! B* ^8 c
employee of the board and therefore should not be part of the board which hires
9 s/ V' v7 W/ x; `staff and sets their salaries. However, the Coordinator should be required to attend% ]- C3 k, g) U; g( p& u+ K
all board meetings and be an active, nonvoting participant." W9 s3 x" b5 F5 x
$ f- C+ o {' B% d3 qFunctions and responsibilities:& N0 Q2 Q, E8 p/ _) N4 R1 T) R
The specific functions of the coordinator include the following:
9 h" o+ ?+ f% L2 B N1. Provides over-all coordination of Coalition activities in consultation with the( M/ v; K, O! H. D2 ?
officers of the Coalition
! b3 U) {6 Y5 \" z0 ^2. Builds and sustain relationships and partnerships with ethnocultural
. {. U% L4 ~6 Yorganizations, immigrant and refugee communities, voluntary organizations& H" J8 \) f' _+ z- p- z
and public institutions B- T0 S: P5 L( u& r
3. Seeks opportunities to ensure sustainability of the organization through |$ j, Z: g7 A- `' f8 O
funding opportunities and maintaining initiatives
; Z: \4 d8 ?: Y) o4. Liaise with funders, public and non-profit organizations and community: ~) ]. B# e. g# \# p
organizations as well as the media and build strategic relationships with. N+ O* k% u- V+ X, }$ w" a
these organizations
& K7 m8 C$ @8 |5. Promotes transformative leadership among formal and informal community* E% k: [- f: T% O, u) |- n
leaders
0 g. d& h2 f- f1 _ M9 P9 K+ ^( a6. Advances the community animation process as a bridging strategy for civic. I+ u2 L2 v" |7 Q7 s1 e5 h
participation of ethnocultural communities with the larger Canadian society
& [& j2 X2 G$ k9 M7 J7. Offer opportunities for service providers to learn and experience working
' Y0 a( q5 u- K; T7 U' rwith groups and communities with culturally, ethnically and linguistically
+ X+ Z( p1 D7 P- M5 A) jdiverse backgrounds# H* |& `/ ^" J1 C
/ v& z/ o; A1 V: @7 M% ]9 \Administrative responsibilities:
1 r5 u$ w" R7 _& P# K, A- p9 }1. Maintain an adequate bookkeeping and accounting system; provide for its. o5 [' @" t, K( c% A$ V
regular examination by competent outside auditors, selected by the board of- o7 V7 D/ |, H2 D, J
directors, and at the regular annual meeting, present a statement to the! p: D- C% M4 ]/ h4 Y% |4 K
members of the Coalition’s financial condition.+ E; D/ v+ e% k7 w8 G. b
2. Recruits and hires staff for programs and other initiatives of the
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Relationship of the Coordinator to the Board5 f. K7 S8 Y2 D8 ^
All operating decisions, employing and supervising personnel, choosing ways to
0 t+ f6 u- S" limplement policies, planning the Coalition’s day-to-day activities, and coordinating
1 \. _3 g" E5 M- D7 X1 @operations are a part of the Coordinator’s responsibility.
# T1 R, U; b2 w5 i9 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, and3 g" C e: N) X/ r% \# ~
aims and objectives of the organizations are decided upon by this process. It should
" A, [" x& Z* p, Dbe noted that the board members make the policy decisions guided by membership4 B3 l1 k' y/ R6 t% e
participation and the Coordinator should confine his or her activities to helping and
$ I- q+ A* P ffacilitating this process with the Board. The Coordinator attends all board of
2 v5 k% e0 ?3 odirectors' meetings and make available a business report and a monthly financial
9 i% M( S6 d, _. |8 e6 O( w: x( x! ]statement as a minimum requirement. She/he brings to the board's attention all8 D- u5 o+ ?9 G F1 \& K
matters requiring board consideration and action. She/he confers with the board of
9 [- C) `/ n; \& @directors on the development of new policies and appraises the effectiveness of" h6 D) F6 m- I; d
policies already adopted6 z- m! P# v5 N. j, {
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Key Competencies & Qualifications
5 k# q! l. t' @; o$ j1. Intercultural sensitivity, flexibility and an understanding or appreciation
4 S5 O# M4 [6 e; Cfor the complex dynamics of emerging immigrant and refugee( H' |8 r, W* a1 b( Z$ C9 K
communities
# t4 n% v6 @# g3 B5 D7 ^2. Leadership and critical thinking skills to bridge the needs and struggles
* a& m' \6 k! A$ ?& lof immigrant and refugee communities with the interests and mandates
1 G( A. Y, S6 p$ Cof funders, policy-makers, agencies and other decision makers$ O" G0 E1 K) |- Z" {6 |4 [: n; E
3. Experience in writing grant proposals and accessing funding* l& c5 }* ?5 i# j
opportunities& B2 c" X! J* ` ~
4. Experience in administrative work with a proven ability to multi-task and1 [: C) W; c; X2 j
organize/ X0 M3 l; H) r1 {/ c0 ~8 b
5. Facilitation skills and ability to design, develop and deliver workshops an
2 E; g9 n& Z1 D/ y" d r# v4 R; @asset
# u( e. V4 M' `0 m6 O6. Public speaking skills. Media relations skills an asset
2 X5 o( L# U: x$ w" I7. Community based research skills is an asset' z& E6 R$ o. j0 z4 S0 d/ P
8. A diploma or degree in Social Work, the Social Sciences, Public Health, or' R1 m+ t, a( [) s& x
any related field is desired; w; T2 f: J* ?: G
9. A minimum of 2 years experience in project management at the" a$ f- O" X1 F/ J) f) c& A- ~
community level5 M9 a/ b h4 W! f5 X
10. Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office (World, Excel and Power8 i% M' r: a" U/ q! U4 A
Point) and internet
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Pay Range & Terms
M o7 Y( B4 P- _% `2 pThis is a 9-month contract starting April 11, 2011 to December 31, 2011, with) V5 b$ F+ P# X: g5 X% T4 S a
possible extension depending on funding.
" z( R$ V; }( o6 I" i) m* iSalary: Negotiable; commensurate with experience
7 y2 c4 y1 o( C5 F4 KEmployment Start Date: April 11, 2011
% i9 f* I- O/ a( C8 ]A minimum of 30 hours per week- L( F: o$ {3 n7 E' d: y
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If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and. O# T: i& i. i/ B# o
cover letter by Friday, March 25th, 2011 5:00 pm to:
+ k2 z9 W2 t# e5 t2 N% V! jmulticulturalcoalition@yahoo.ca and kindly quote “Coordinator Position” in the
7 q+ ^' N1 R. W9 j2 Osubject line. Please indicate your salary expectations in the cover letter." `: f) ~" V4 k7 w
We sincerely thank all applicants for their expressed interest in this opportunity;
: L' X3 S- ~9 \! x8 J$ Q3 ~however those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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