Community Development Coordinator

又见炊烟

Community Development Coordinator
Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers (EMCN)
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 Proactively and independently develop initiatives in ethno-cultural communities that
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" G4 ^  q* k" _ Develop initiatives that convene stakeholders, community organizations, government agencies and foster collaborations between immigrant and main-stream stakeholders.
+ V5 K2 W# z8 v" [ Proactively assist immigrant communities with: identifying needs, training, strategic planning, board development, project development, community economic development, funding proposal writing, program planning and implementation
+ O7 A- {7 D1 w6 d1 g' A Develop Community Economic Development initiatives and provide small business coaching to groups and individuals
8 q* b( D1 m( b. U  c Facilitate group processes and workshops
1 R3 m6 G; V$ u" }5 P  A Advocate for systemic changes that foster full participation of newcomers in the community
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0 r, E! i7 O; d" x# V$ U. g) LBackground & Qualifications:

 Demonstrated ability to independently develop community initiatives
 Community development and CED background and experience
 Strong group facilitation skills  
 Experience supervising staff
7 F, w: i6 G5 r$ x2 K Understanding of cross-cultural issues
  j9 Y( D9 Y5 y' X; N: g Excellent written and oral communication skills, including proposal writing skills
 Strong organizational and Program delivery skills
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. u  {- {7 ~/ X: w6 N. X2 tEducation/technical skills
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 Post-secondary education
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Salary range starts at $34,195.
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Please forward your resume with cover letter to Maria Jagiello, Associate Director, fax: 424-7736; email: mjagiello@emcn.ab.ca; mail: #101, 10010-107A Avenue, Edmonton T5H 4H8.
Applications are invited until the suitable applicant is found. Please indicate in application the date you are available to begin work.
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8 v2 K7 B1 g7 l& d) oWe thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.