The Coordinator of the Multicultural Coalition

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The Multicultural Coalition
: _) B3 o) c- n* H, lThe Multicultural Coalition is an organization that has engaged emerging
& T* E# `" V2 D2 f# q  Q5 simmigrant and refugee communities in enhancing the communities’ organizational
' W& Z; Z9 `0 c# H& Lcapacity, facilitating partnership development, implementing communitydeveloped
advocacy strategies and civic engagement through community
animation. Please visit our website at www.multiculturalcoalition.ca for more
information.

The Coordinator of the Multicultural Coalition
2 D* F5 {" Y0 A! a% c0 A8 yRoles 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
* B8 a; R3 U! }4 E; S9 H7 K) r' Ooperations of the organization staff within the general board policies. He/she has
% u; ], m, i) o5 Vthe important responsibility of accurately reporting on financial progress,
, V( D3 Y" y  `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
! K+ y* g0 h4 d' j# V  w3 X  Cemployee of the board and therefore should not be part of the board which hires
staff and sets their salaries. However, the Coordinator should be required to attend
9 s3 Z/ F) H0 ^( m9 K, z5 B9 T* hall board meetings and be an active, nonvoting participant.
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- k$ e, q: w' C: HFunctions and responsibilities:
The specific functions of the coordinator include the following:
1. Provides over-all coordination of Coalition activities in consultation with the
# i2 [0 f( p. H" i4 p, @6 G& L7 Vofficers of the Coalition
2. Builds and sustain relationships and partnerships with ethnocultural
2 C6 F) Z& p# e6 O* ]  {organizations, immigrant and refugee communities, voluntary organizations
and public institutions
! d+ L% g! o8 ^: h+ n3. Seeks opportunities to ensure sustainability of the organization through
funding opportunities and maintaining initiatives
4. Liaise with funders, public and non-profit organizations and community
: P9 P, C( M" W. Y. M& t( oorganizations as well as the media and build strategic relationships with
these organizations
5. Promotes transformative leadership among formal and informal community
leaders
6. Advances the community animation process as a bridging strategy for civic
participation of ethnocultural communities with the larger Canadian society
7. Offer opportunities for service providers to learn and experience working
5 V# Z* G0 G* p7 l: R% swith groups and communities with culturally, ethnically and linguistically
diverse backgrounds
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Administrative responsibilities:
1. Maintain an adequate bookkeeping and accounting system; provide for its
( }3 e" D* Q3 pregular examination by competent outside auditors, selected by the board of
directors, and at the regular annual meeting, present a statement to the
, v6 V3 f% d: k$ }members of the Coalition’s financial condition.
: N2 ]  L; U) k" n( s( `7 s+ X3 m$ m2. Recruits and hires staff for programs and other initiatives of the
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8 l$ X$ Z, _& V# H. Y# u9 qRelationship of the Coordinator to the Board
All operating decisions, employing and supervising personnel, choosing ways to
: e) \9 Y  Q7 A) h5 r# `2 Pimplement policies, planning the Coalition’s day-to-day activities, and coordinating
: g* u4 ~( |. U1 F( N- soperations are a part of the Coordinator’s responsibility.
4 }  S4 b! Y, f0 I8 f4 s; 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
# j8 z  z2 Y2 B4 s5 p, \aims and objectives of the organizations are decided upon by this process. It should
be noted that the board members make the policy decisions guided by membership
* N+ U/ U8 K) o" N' O( sparticipation and the Coordinator should confine his or her activities to helping and
facilitating this process with the Board. The Coordinator attends all board of
directors' meetings and make available a business report and a monthly financial
0 g$ F; k$ ~  t1 ^+ t" o/ wstatement as a minimum requirement. She/he brings to the board's attention all
- p- @7 g9 U- P9 u; e# U- _9 V) \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
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Key Competencies & Qualifications
1. Intercultural sensitivity, flexibility and an understanding or appreciation
9 G/ _8 q7 B* s5 @4 M0 xfor the complex dynamics of emerging immigrant and refugee
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( c' T6 U* v3 k# x2 {) w# T2. Leadership and critical thinking skills to bridge the needs and struggles
of immigrant and refugee communities with the interests and mandates
; c. u1 ?; @% u6 F6 X. L5 Nof funders, policy-makers, agencies and other decision makers
. I. N' }7 ]# n; X: P6 Q3. Experience in writing grant proposals and accessing funding
) [- E% z& i: L' popportunities
* j) U9 g7 u( a: |5 j4. Experience in administrative work with a proven ability to multi-task and
" L2 ^9 h% O, ]1 Forganize
/ {& @# \' \1 T+ ^% R& W7 v5. Facilitation skills and ability to design, develop and deliver workshops an
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6. Public speaking skills. Media relations skills an asset
6 U9 x+ Z  m, X5 L# J7. Community based research skills is an asset
8. A diploma or degree in Social Work, the Social Sciences, Public Health, or
) B' [5 o2 ^; g& lany 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
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8 B4 W8 y2 Z0 w$ z; E0 Y- p4 gPay Range & Terms
% v  j+ Z2 {8 [- L& KThis is a 9-month contract starting April 11, 2011 to December 31, 2011, with
possible extension depending on funding.
! l/ T  o' {' U8 n3 ySalary: Negotiable; commensurate with experience
Employment Start Date: April 11, 2011
& D7 z  ^- _' |" W; H' A$ h/ `A minimum of 30 hours per week

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and
! u" d4 ?/ U6 i0 i! bcover letter by Friday, March 25th, 2011 5:00 pm to:
multiculturalcoalition@yahoo.ca and kindly quote “Coordinator Position” in the
subject line. Please indicate your salary expectations in the cover letter.
We sincerely thank all applicants for their expressed interest in this opportunity;
& j1 m; e" v! F! L' M7 W! @* q' uhowever those selected for an interview will be contacted.