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The Multicultural Coalition
" w: C# P" z1 l0 |( uThe Multicultural Coalition is an organization that has engaged emerging
8 V" o; B0 X5 O+ t+ i" Rimmigrant and refugee communities in enhancing the communities’ organizational
& h- t ]% K9 _% [2 F. wcapacity, facilitating partnership development, implementing communitydeveloped. K8 M9 d: S p# p0 @( A8 S
advocacy strategies and civic engagement through community' f" w& n- G# G1 j
animation. Please visit our website at www.multiculturalcoalition.ca for more0 q$ J" ^/ }2 w) O/ w
information.
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The Coordinator of the Multicultural Coalition
+ P. g& y+ q8 }. }. t, k) R. e$ rRoles and Functions
9 w; u3 X( g- wThe Coordinator is responsible for the over-all management and operations of the. V @! x: F ? E
organization. The Coordinator defines the objectives, policies and goals for the/ T- t, X0 t6 W. m
operations of the organization staff within the general board policies. He/she has x, k# _9 ]3 w3 d$ F& C8 J) J' V9 G
the important responsibility of accurately reporting on financial progress,1 }/ o) a- R) _( N
operational concerns, organizational problems and accomplishments at regular
& B/ J, V9 ~ e; v" C5 ^board meetings. Short-range planning is the responsibility of the Coordinator and is
! t8 J8 h9 O7 J3 I& `" E2 W# ^+ [conducted within the policy guidelines of the board. The Coordinator is an
5 d) \" w) U& @% iemployee of the board and therefore should not be part of the board which hires* q* y) W% `5 a2 ]
staff and sets their salaries. However, the Coordinator should be required to attend
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Functions and responsibilities:7 E7 x- q" y* |, f
The specific functions of the coordinator include the following:+ R# y) \6 q' @0 v) I2 I
1. Provides over-all coordination of Coalition activities in consultation with the; o: c3 y/ b4 q: b1 a7 G3 h& G
officers of the Coalition! Q- G) D4 c1 e* u
2. Builds and sustain relationships and partnerships with ethnocultural
; h: H$ `, Z* |( K5 x0 E9 X2 y' torganizations, immigrant and refugee communities, voluntary organizations
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3. Seeks opportunities to ensure sustainability of the organization through
; \1 M2 ~( }+ Xfunding opportunities and maintaining initiatives: y# m; K" \ c0 l2 O. Q
4. Liaise with funders, public and non-profit organizations and community+ A* t( B1 r1 j2 r, F0 x
organizations as well as the media and build strategic relationships with: X( C/ F: r. _4 @5 P1 H- D
these organizations
4 G! Q+ t* o, S8 M) W: m5. Promotes transformative leadership among formal and informal community1 r0 R# O( J& K6 m1 W) {
leaders
8 U& D3 B* l4 G- I6. Advances the community animation process as a bridging strategy for civic
: z* H' R( }6 L5 Zparticipation of ethnocultural communities with the larger Canadian society. O! D' F/ z, c) q: R2 C7 |
7. Offer opportunities for service providers to learn and experience working
. F$ o8 N( U( E: g& T7 s T5 f- xwith groups and communities with culturally, ethnically and linguistically
# }& l3 o! x* W( }9 cdiverse backgrounds
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a! p$ G8 V% h! |) RAdministrative responsibilities:
* z+ T' g& _1 U1. Maintain an adequate bookkeeping and accounting system; provide for its$ d2 d) R/ }, F! {2 P) e9 q) ~9 \
regular examination by competent outside auditors, selected by the board of
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members of the Coalition’s financial condition.
+ I' u V6 N! V0 S" S$ b2. Recruits and hires staff for programs and other initiatives of the
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Relationship of the Coordinator to the Board
+ n5 i; A: Y' i6 DAll operating decisions, employing and supervising personnel, choosing ways to0 a. _( q' \0 a2 |
implement policies, planning the Coalition’s day-to-day activities, and coordinating
2 {. k/ O I8 m, \. Woperations are a part of the Coordinator’s responsibility.
: t0 A% w5 Y4 `5 vThe 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
4 V# J* c4 K( g# Naims and objectives of the organizations are decided upon by this process. It should/ r6 q. L0 }& N- o7 k# h% {6 y0 X
be noted that the board members make the policy decisions guided by membership" }9 [. o+ m6 u/ h8 c3 }
participation and the Coordinator should confine his or her activities to helping and2 l7 t- S8 E( F9 t
facilitating this process with the Board. The Coordinator attends all board of
) A/ W3 U3 e- `2 \directors' meetings and make available a business report and a monthly financial6 i) h+ ]1 G. _( M0 R( y5 c
statement as a minimum requirement. She/he brings to the board's attention all0 J0 X' L6 d( [/ R1 O1 [' W2 L; P
matters requiring board consideration and action. She/he confers with the board of
( \ Y$ J* @5 d4 M- \" t, ?% ?directors on the development of new policies and appraises the effectiveness of
! \! o1 q- ~3 lpolicies already adopted
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Key Competencies & Qualifications$ Z5 x1 E. j* f; t8 T" B% F
1. Intercultural sensitivity, flexibility and an understanding or appreciation+ I: s& j u; v' X3 V4 T# Y
for the complex dynamics of emerging immigrant and refugee
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- v% u; c9 j+ p4 m8 w9 J2. Leadership and critical thinking skills to bridge the needs and struggles
3 v) f F2 k& Z' @7 D5 Jof immigrant and refugee communities with the interests and mandates
! e, A, E! W3 M$ r/ l+ bof funders, policy-makers, agencies and other decision makers
$ b' |9 D, ^$ V& ]# B6 x) F$ l3. Experience in writing grant proposals and accessing funding
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8 ^+ L" @0 {! n% w4. 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 an6 [) s+ k' O9 [3 R
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6. Public speaking skills. Media relations skills an asset
+ a) k6 g! J5 e# u7. Community based research skills is an asset
( [6 y/ O2 P2 x* {8. A diploma or degree in Social Work, the Social Sciences, Public Health, or, u7 P* J: \( z
any related field is desired
- [: r& d( u+ K6 e9. 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 Power. D' K, R" i2 B9 G" w( W7 B
Point) and internet8 Z, q1 B& B# Y: Z& W
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Pay Range & Terms' {. V; X; C7 ]/ _' g
This is a 9-month contract starting April 11, 2011 to December 31, 2011, with1 o# X4 C8 \$ e* _4 `2 `
possible extension depending on funding.+ v3 }7 X U5 x3 [' g' Z$ n
Salary: Negotiable; commensurate with experience) D( N) ^5 `4 z. W
Employment Start Date: April 11, 20113 p- s/ O6 u: s3 G J$ Q6 H& r
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
0 b/ v$ {+ O6 b2 \- v u3 dcover letter by Friday, March 25th, 2011 5:00 pm to:- w p! a/ F" n. ?( d
multiculturalcoalition@yahoo.ca and kindly quote “Coordinator Position” in the1 i) [% j( g+ V0 b' a
subject line. Please indicate your salary expectations in the cover letter.
) J v3 V9 I& w" e+ ]9 HWe sincerely thank all applicants for their expressed interest in this opportunity;
. B( s+ ]4 H: u* w( R F+ L3 ^) whowever those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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