Refugee/Immigrant Project Coordinator

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Formerly NAARR) Employment Opportunity
Full-time position: Refugee/Immigrant Project Coordinator
* J7 G& V. k) n3 P% [7 y" g  b( qLocation: Edmonton
) }! H0 f2 u% i2 a) e" h8 MSalary: $38,906 - $54,240/ yr, with pension and benefit package
Hours: 35 hours per week, some evenings & weekends Applications
+ r3 Y8 ]2 J% bClosing Date: January 3, 2010 Start date: Immediately
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5 B! V" \" o/ `& L3 j) kQualifications:
Essential Excellent knowledge of the issue of racism and crime prevention in Canadian society as it applies to African people, particularly those who live with multiple risk factors. Excellent knowledge of an African culture/ language, Somali is preferred. Experience facilitating group sessions with high-risk African youth and communities. Ability to work effectively in a team with school teachers, police officers, community elders, and young adult mentors. Computer skills in information management and communication. University degree in human services.
6 j& M' }( W* u. |: Y2 b6 sDesired Experience working with non-profit society. Experience with project coordination.

6 i/ ?9 w$ d8 b" c* H2 G6 rResponsibilities:
6 f/ B; t8 R) Q$ x7 |2 ~5 B/ y% |$ AUnder the direction of the Youth Programs Manager:
* \3 y  z' `; k, H- R/ m2 O1 g+ B, [3 P0 _Recruit Mentors Ongoing Research Work in team with teacher, police resource officer Facilitate sessions and meetings with youth, parents, and elders

! L$ d0 h; I. A; C, \5 \) tSend resume and covering letter to:
Centre for Race and Culture
#4, 10865 – 96 Street
Edmonton, AB
T5H 2K2 Or by email to chay@naarr.org
Address to Charlene Hay, Executive Director
( S' T* ~# D) tOnly those qualifying for interview will be contacted.
The Centre for Race and Culture (CRC) is a non-profit charitable organization