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The Multicultural Coalition
+ ^# K5 j7 h" k3 y/ fThe Multicultural Coalition is an organization that has engaged emerging P& A. v0 v1 J* l
immigrant and refugee communities in enhancing the communities’ organizational
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advocacy strategies and civic engagement through community
2 j0 T* n; O8 sanimation. Please visit our website at www.multiculturalcoalition.ca for more4 ~3 x8 {0 s- |$ Q/ H4 `/ s
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4 R; `& m$ L9 u1 @/ [* EThe Coordinator of the Multicultural Coalition
7 v, L4 ^' P6 H! z) y6 lRoles and Functions
( g% y/ ~& X4 I; [3 ?' k6 mThe Coordinator is responsible for the over-all management and operations of the
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operations of the organization staff within the general board policies. He/she has
9 U3 r, V1 \' h3 N/ {9 b3 U/ @# _the important responsibility of accurately reporting on financial progress,' p" X' Q; f4 L* H
operational concerns, organizational problems and accomplishments at regular
; w! w7 f- l: [' qboard meetings. Short-range planning is the responsibility of the Coordinator and is
; F7 R. C5 P& Y( N% b5 J7 h' I! e$ qconducted within the policy guidelines of the board. The Coordinator is an/ w. D: \+ A5 \* t2 C: N8 q
employee of the board and therefore should not be part of the board which hires
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all board meetings and be an active, nonvoting participant.
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, \$ F; ~ S. K8 Q/ h4 A WFunctions and responsibilities:5 M3 L- @& b5 g9 e
The specific functions of the coordinator include the following:* G6 f& P+ z( a3 ?1 C F
1. Provides over-all coordination of Coalition activities in consultation with the
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2. Builds and sustain relationships and partnerships with ethnocultural
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and public institutions* e$ y7 A, _0 p7 A) m
3. Seeks opportunities to ensure sustainability of the organization through4 r7 s1 e% Z: p8 A; l1 p3 a
funding opportunities and maintaining initiatives4 { I; J, l N% }; m- g
4. Liaise with funders, public and non-profit organizations and community
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these organizations/ r' q" c2 I5 a3 W
5. Promotes transformative leadership among formal and informal community
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6. Advances the community animation process as a bridging strategy for civic8 y) k. a. T; T3 t, G
participation of ethnocultural communities with the larger Canadian society8 f [' Y+ ^1 J! b) q; m J: t
7. Offer opportunities for service providers to learn and experience working) Z( K, X# X/ x& r
with groups and communities with culturally, ethnically and linguistically
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Administrative responsibilities:3 d+ |$ _' A, D& B4 }
1. Maintain an adequate bookkeeping and accounting system; provide for its
5 D/ c( p; y% Y3 p% x! o2 Bregular examination by competent outside auditors, selected by the board of+ E$ A7 @1 y6 g' D0 w$ u
directors, and at the regular annual meeting, present a statement to the
; O& ^' b i c8 O# c/ A' rmembers of the Coalition’s financial condition.
/ H! g+ K( O+ J7 ^+ Q D! K2. Recruits and hires staff for programs and other initiatives of the6 H) f% N! y! ]
Multicultural Coalition
& [- ~9 ~, l1 P- g7 d9 e. q# `Relationship of the Coordinator to the Board
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implement policies, planning the Coalition’s day-to-day activities, and coordinating0 N% _" `0 { b9 z/ P
operations are a part of the Coordinator’s responsibility.. x& y& j9 u2 b! d8 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
( ?) w+ Q2 l# G, h5 Uaims and objectives of the organizations are decided upon by this process. It should
% t4 n$ d' g+ Gbe noted that the board members make the policy decisions guided by membership
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facilitating this process with the Board. The Coordinator attends all board of, R' q+ M8 c) h* f0 F" `3 r0 V9 p
directors' meetings and make available a business report and a monthly financial
; ?* t4 b( f5 W% ?# a2 K/ @statement as a minimum requirement. She/he brings to the board's attention all
( c' y& z9 ?" qmatters requiring board consideration and action. She/he confers with the board of
/ y+ Q4 P+ T6 ]) b/ E! _directors on the development of new policies and appraises the effectiveness of! h+ l& P; |; V. s
policies already adopted
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Key Competencies & Qualifications
6 X0 B/ z9 ^9 L8 e1. Intercultural sensitivity, flexibility and an understanding or appreciation9 G! d$ W* } _; y) D1 ?9 n J
for the complex dynamics of emerging immigrant and refugee( i6 x! E- @, `/ X% I, k" p
communities6 v8 s+ C" N3 u% F" x: V% y
2. Leadership and critical thinking skills to bridge the needs and struggles' }7 Y7 u- E& z2 q! c: O& @
of immigrant and refugee communities with the interests and mandates- I: R7 x, w2 [" g+ |
of funders, policy-makers, agencies and other decision makers3 _/ [: }( X4 k, Z7 W+ Q
3. Experience in writing grant proposals and accessing funding
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0 C: X9 D5 | z; B2 Q4. Experience in administrative work with a proven ability to multi-task and
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5. Facilitation skills and ability to design, develop and deliver workshops an
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6. Public speaking skills. Media relations skills an asset
8 A7 R) x/ s0 L9 f7. Community based research skills is an asset
) I3 |, n4 n" R! U# E3 P8. A diploma or degree in Social Work, the Social Sciences, Public Health, or: t' r3 W3 t2 D: G' K7 P
any related field is desired
5 O% u8 C& s% j0 X! l& t1 l% p. j; \9. A minimum of 2 years experience in project management at the
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10. Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office (World, Excel and Power2 e7 o8 A& x8 }: d& W& x8 Y; q
Point) and internet
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Pay Range & Terms% R7 p/ j! W7 R! I) L# a* }
This is a 9-month contract starting April 11, 2011 to December 31, 2011, with2 \/ U5 n s3 z4 p
possible extension depending on funding.
. s( }% Y; R- eSalary: Negotiable; commensurate with experience
6 t. x) r% E, X! k- d% \" CEmployment Start Date: April 11, 2011
2 @9 V- Y. i2 \! X+ ~; g8 ?A minimum of 30 hours per week+ r- g( p. S6 {6 T" p" ?
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If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and# p7 [8 c- m$ q' ~$ ]8 _( S& H% |* W
cover letter by Friday, March 25th, 2011 5:00 pm to:' A, j9 c4 U% ^1 D5 u( S
multiculturalcoalition@yahoo.ca and kindly quote “Coordinator Position” in the
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) c# v) y5 H& ]6 tWe sincerely thank all applicants for their expressed interest in this opportunity;/ l% o- }' K! I: D# h( F
however those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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