The Coordinator of the Multicultural Coalition

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The Multicultural Coalition
The Multicultural Coalition is an organization that has engaged emerging
) v3 W9 [& I3 a7 p( N, Gimmigrant and refugee communities in enhancing the communities’ organizational
2 H' ^$ M1 c3 v3 Mcapacity, facilitating partnership development, implementing communitydeveloped
! y0 Q* b9 m  K% Sadvocacy strategies and civic engagement through community
animation. Please visit our website at www.multiculturalcoalition.ca for more
, S2 Z/ h% G- p9 }' k1 V2 pinformation.
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6 D, y8 V* K* j: K0 X6 ~; Q) hThe Coordinator of the Multicultural Coalition
6 n& y# M6 U, ~7 u; v) K1 N6 l1 o0 oRoles and Functions
% j! ~; h+ x" C0 P3 QThe Coordinator is responsible for the over-all management and operations of the
organization. The Coordinator defines the objectives, policies and goals for the
0 Q8 }+ N$ k; l2 M: b6 T0 ^operations of the organization staff within the general board policies. He/she has
: c, `- r  b8 M+ m* T8 \: d2 Fthe 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
employee 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
  t- o$ E' X; i* call board meetings and be an active, nonvoting participant.

Functions and responsibilities:
( z! ]2 p( k- W+ A) c; EThe specific functions of the coordinator include the following:
) x% t; U# V9 q6 h' R4 Q% Y1. Provides over-all coordination of Coalition activities in consultation with the
officers of the Coalition
2. Builds and sustain relationships and partnerships with ethnocultural
organizations, immigrant and refugee communities, voluntary organizations
+ `" [# `5 V+ t" Z! m5 V' gand public institutions
9 C# ]" I0 g& L3. 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
7 c& J: j9 `" u# b! oorganizations as well as the media and build strategic relationships with
" Z. T- A: M  e) H) ]2 y: u8 Rthese organizations
4 y3 ~' M3 [# a$ \5. Promotes transformative leadership among formal and informal community
' G5 {6 L8 I3 d9 y0 m0 Nleaders
6. Advances the community animation process as a bridging strategy for civic
4 i6 e5 r. X: ?8 u. ]4 [participation of ethnocultural communities with the larger Canadian society
# l9 l1 e: x- E7. Offer opportunities for service providers to learn and experience working
with groups and communities with culturally, ethnically and linguistically
, }7 m; w; w& T0 A, N, tdiverse 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
directors, and at the regular annual meeting, present a statement to the
9 [/ r) d: [  K7 i: S3 Cmembers of the Coalition’s financial condition.
8 c7 @$ i4 P  u% o* {3 W2. Recruits and hires staff for programs and other initiatives of the
. o7 Q7 F6 }9 U% c7 P, O4 V& {, c+ QMulticultural Coalition
6 N9 Q4 B5 R+ G( O: J5 _Relationship of the Coordinator to the Board
All operating decisions, employing and supervising personnel, choosing ways to
implement policies, planning the Coalition’s day-to-day activities, and coordinating
operations are a part of the Coordinator’s responsibility.
' s' G+ A7 E/ f  e9 Y! J" \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
aims and objectives of the organizations are decided upon by this process. It should
( B0 v- e; ]9 t9 y3 y; {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
7 _3 O$ R, q! @facilitating this process with the Board. The Coordinator attends all board of
. g  ~, K# v& rdirectors' meetings and make available a business report and a monthly financial
statement 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
8 f9 i+ T+ n  Y( D* npolicies already adopted

! b6 `! o% D$ x9 f$ x- ~Key Competencies & Qualifications
1. Intercultural sensitivity, flexibility and an understanding or appreciation
: D* I8 J0 [  I* G1 h  n2 g2 {2 V6 Tfor the complex dynamics of emerging immigrant and refugee
communities
2. Leadership and critical thinking skills to bridge the needs and struggles
of immigrant and refugee communities with the interests and mandates
3 R' z" s! x% x( [) ?2 ^of funders, policy-makers, agencies and other decision makers
5 b: ^1 u" C9 J9 [8 |* H" D3 A3. Experience in writing grant proposals and accessing funding
$ t$ M. G3 f! h! }opportunities
2 \* }. S9 V" W3 ~1 f) w4. Experience in administrative work with a proven ability to multi-task and
: K% H3 U; Z7 M4 b  O, xorganize
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
7. Community based research skills is an asset
9 D) g/ ]# m$ \$ `  |8. A diploma or degree in Social Work, the Social Sciences, Public Health, or
) x2 v- f4 ]! l0 h9 pany related field is desired
9 b  s8 Z0 d" S' T2 S9. A minimum of 2 years experience in project management at the
, C# `, f) X' J- R: G. b  qcommunity level
10. Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office (World, Excel and Power
Point) and internet
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/ U# j, i0 g7 e; P1 U) D' \Pay Range & Terms
This is a 9-month contract starting April 11, 2011 to December 31, 2011, with
possible extension depending on funding.
Salary: Negotiable; commensurate with experience
) h3 y, G' h% |- @" b4 Z% ]Employment Start Date: April 11, 2011
A minimum of 30 hours per week
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If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and
cover letter by Friday, March 25th, 2011 5:00 pm to:
multiculturalcoalition@yahoo.ca and kindly quote “Coordinator Position” in the
% y; |0 k6 _2 X: ^; j( i/ @% ?& Tsubject 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.