The Coordinator of the Multicultural Coalition

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The Multicultural Coalition
/ ~/ V" D( E2 C/ [" Q0 l4 G" bThe Multicultural Coalition is an organization that has engaged emerging
( U1 M* k2 f4 l- N, N# timmigrant and refugee communities in enhancing the communities’ organizational
4 v% L, Y. q" I) T( pcapacity, facilitating partnership development, implementing communitydeveloped
advocacy strategies and civic engagement through community
) a7 R. d6 A1 k& Z- m) S8 ranimation. Please visit our website at www.multiculturalcoalition.ca for more
information.
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The Coordinator of the Multicultural Coalition
6 y! A2 ^% o  x- u; v; Y( |" D" `Roles and Functions
The Coordinator is responsible for the over-all management and operations of the
organization. The Coordinator defines the objectives, policies and goals for the
( w' q+ Y7 X: u4 \* u3 Voperations of the organization staff within the general board policies. He/she has
the important responsibility of accurately reporting on financial progress,
operational concerns, organizational problems and accomplishments at regular
board meetings. Short-range planning is the responsibility of the Coordinator and is
conducted within the policy guidelines of the board. The Coordinator is an
1 B2 a0 F" x. w/ xemployee of the board and therefore should not be part of the board which hires
3 a* k0 q+ L6 c) N+ U, Astaff and sets their salaries. However, the Coordinator should be required to attend
all board meetings and be an active, nonvoting participant.

2 Y7 t; b5 O  ]7 lFunctions and responsibilities:
The specific functions of the coordinator include the following:
1. Provides over-all coordination of Coalition activities in consultation with the
officers of the Coalition
1 q! \) G- ], u0 r9 E. f, Y; Z2. Builds and sustain relationships and partnerships with ethnocultural
organizations, immigrant and refugee communities, voluntary organizations
  x; X8 V' ^2 y5 k' ?) o1 }% u7 Vand public institutions
3. Seeks opportunities to ensure sustainability of the organization through
3 Q- y2 P0 Z! f& s! T/ y+ j8 F% \funding opportunities and maintaining initiatives
4. Liaise with funders, public and non-profit organizations and community
organizations as well as the media and build strategic relationships with
these organizations
) r" L  L0 W+ Q8 f- V5. Promotes transformative leadership among formal and informal community
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  C5 I6 Y0 [5 ?8 x# T/ m+ ?6. Advances the community animation process as a bridging strategy for civic
" a" t: L3 R8 Xparticipation of ethnocultural communities with the larger Canadian society
4 s) H0 k' F/ N1 u0 |" c9 m) X7. Offer opportunities for service providers to learn and experience working
" d, [9 _* T. R* owith groups and communities with culturally, ethnically and linguistically
diverse backgrounds

Administrative responsibilities:
1. Maintain an adequate bookkeeping and accounting system; provide for its
regular examination by competent outside auditors, selected by the board of
, N% g) u8 S& M/ F( J0 S% kdirectors, and at the regular annual meeting, present a statement to the
members of the Coalition’s financial condition.
! y  H  l  L+ K8 A; V) [* |2. Recruits and hires staff for programs and other initiatives of the
Multicultural Coalition
  z6 z& a8 J( a  h  [7 xRelationship of the Coordinator to the Board
- `# l2 d6 L7 T& s6 _All operating decisions, employing and supervising personnel, choosing ways to
  q/ p' y. @5 c: eimplement policies, planning the Coalition’s day-to-day activities, and coordinating
operations are a part of the Coordinator’s responsibility.
  j& y; x) |) E  NThe 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
aims and objectives of the organizations are decided upon by this process. It should
4 \* M8 e" P' [0 ]be noted that the board members make the policy decisions guided by membership
participation and the Coordinator should confine his or her activities to helping and
# `$ ^2 K, j( O  j# F1 `  Pfacilitating this process with the Board. The Coordinator attends all board of
directors' meetings and make available a business report and a monthly financial
) B! I1 J. v! r2 q( i; Gstatement as a minimum requirement. She/he brings to the board's attention all
matters requiring board consideration and action. She/he confers with the board of
directors on the development of new policies and appraises the effectiveness of
policies already adopted
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. j, Y/ P/ l' X; ~3 Z/ b; w% T' i( wKey Competencies & Qualifications
1. Intercultural sensitivity, flexibility and an understanding or appreciation
for the complex dynamics of emerging immigrant and refugee
communities
9 t- D1 U* D! j5 b+ x2. Leadership and critical thinking skills to bridge the needs and struggles
of immigrant and refugee communities with the interests and mandates
of funders, policy-makers, agencies and other decision makers
3. Experience in writing grant proposals and accessing funding
$ O% O+ \5 g: I) _0 }: c9 J9 Fopportunities
0 o& |# q3 O7 O7 h2 [4. Experience in administrative work with a proven ability to multi-task and
9 B7 h+ z7 d8 `organize
7 |/ ~# Y; _( S4 i! c5. Facilitation skills and ability to design, develop and deliver workshops an
3 `+ a' m5 }& N) E6 y2 t( a3 ^asset
6. Public speaking skills. Media relations skills an asset
7. Community based research skills is an asset
8. A diploma or degree in Social Work, the Social Sciences, Public Health, or
3 K3 m" \0 B; A$ ]& Kany related field is desired
9. A minimum of 2 years experience in project management at the
community level
10. Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office (World, Excel and Power
Point) and internet

& K8 y7 I# c# hPay Range & Terms
8 k  ~: @# V. \) y( n9 H  GThis is a 9-month contract starting April 11, 2011 to December 31, 2011, with
* @! A& u* A/ Z. [8 F7 N' i1 Rpossible extension depending on funding.
' ]2 k& p3 a9 }6 USalary: Negotiable; commensurate with experience
9 x$ @7 H$ r. N0 DEmployment Start Date: April 11, 2011
A minimum of 30 hours per week
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7 T/ ^+ ]% g7 IIf you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and
: e# n* G4 h  F/ @8 zcover letter by Friday, March 25th, 2011 5:00 pm to:
  T6 V8 T. U8 Y8 w& m/ _1 l# o9 imulticulturalcoalition@yahoo.ca and kindly quote “Coordinator Position” in the
- Q* r8 d3 S1 k2 S( g5 Lsubject line. Please indicate your salary expectations in the cover letter.
We sincerely thank all applicants for their expressed interest in this opportunity;
however those selected for an interview will be contacted.