Community Development Coordinator

又见炊烟

Community Development Coordinator
Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers (EMCN)
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( P7 V8 c. \6 H2 ^) j Proactively and independently develop initiatives in ethno-cultural communities that
increase their capacity to participate fully in the community
 Develop initiatives that convene stakeholders, community organizations, government agencies and foster collaborations between immigrant and main-stream stakeholders.
( O, J; W3 Q5 l# I Proactively assist immigrant communities with: identifying needs, training, strategic planning, board development, project development, community economic development, funding proposal writing, program planning and implementation
 Develop Community Economic Development initiatives and provide small business coaching to groups and individuals
 Facilitate group processes and workshops
 Advocate for systemic changes that foster full participation of newcomers in the community

7 _+ p8 F7 O/ Z) CBackground & Qualifications:
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 Demonstrated ability to independently develop community initiatives
 Community development and CED background and experience
 Strong group facilitation skills  
 Experience supervising staff
 Understanding of cross-cultural issues
! d: j9 w, o: m8 {$ w! L( j Excellent written and oral communication skills, including proposal writing skills
 Strong organizational and Program delivery skills
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- S9 t$ }/ A& K- u2 v( zEducation/technical skills
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- X8 u4 `8 o0 B( V0 i7 E9 I- g7 b. J; @ Post-secondary education
 Experience/facility with Windows-based computer systems (specifically Windows 95/98/2000, MS Office, MS Word, databases, spreadsheets etc.)
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0 d% H/ u+ _5 j3 p" s# m, ~0 J# bSalary range starts at $34,195.

2 L- }- G! O2 EPlease 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.
; F8 I& j6 ^% E$ V2 N' K. qApplications are invited until the suitable applicant is found. Please indicate in application the date you are available to begin work.
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' z5 M# @" D+ l! }3 I- pWe thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.