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The Multicultural Coalition
+ G' m. L- O4 `3 oThe Multicultural Coalition is an organization that has engaged emerging8 m/ v# X6 p9 @
immigrant and refugee communities in enhancing the communities’ organizational) S5 i% I$ T; ]% K% b C
capacity, facilitating partnership development, implementing communitydeveloped5 I, Y' \+ }& i3 e. B, n5 H
advocacy strategies and civic engagement through community2 l7 w( u5 V3 d) R9 C
animation. Please visit our website at www.multiculturalcoalition.ca for more
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The Coordinator of the Multicultural Coalition
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The Coordinator is responsible for the over-all management and operations of the
+ L$ u1 [7 T ~organization. The Coordinator defines the objectives, policies and goals for the
; o0 @, W# n1 b/ m8 ~operations of the organization staff within the general board policies. He/she has K( S7 T* Z+ L! [) F
the important responsibility of accurately reporting on financial progress,% A2 U2 _9 C: q1 z
operational concerns, organizational problems and accomplishments at regular
% }6 p6 l8 @8 Wboard meetings. Short-range planning is the responsibility of the Coordinator and is
) {* _0 _. u8 o/ t6 gconducted within the policy guidelines of the board. The Coordinator is an) @* Q5 M4 j1 D" ?1 H+ i
employee of the board and therefore should not be part of the board which hires# o* A! e; }7 Q
staff and sets their salaries. However, the Coordinator should be required to attend
1 }# d Z/ ?( {* m- _all board meetings and be an active, nonvoting participant." M% u7 R: v) G+ s
7 c- U; n U$ Y8 `( t( @# PFunctions and responsibilities:
+ `9 L- ^5 N8 Z! W8 ^0 B: uThe specific functions of the coordinator include the following:: P6 [6 t- P; `' F% Q5 v
1. Provides over-all coordination of Coalition activities in consultation with the
! n5 R( k* O* W9 N. ^officers of the Coalition
7 O0 B& B# U3 C3 V; O5 R2. Builds and sustain relationships and partnerships with ethnocultural8 B4 p" V1 g6 z4 @$ h
organizations, immigrant and refugee communities, voluntary organizations
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3. Seeks opportunities to ensure sustainability of the organization through R% [# s+ e4 `5 c
funding opportunities and maintaining initiatives9 h" F3 q6 j" m$ F. U, a' a
4. Liaise with funders, public and non-profit organizations and community( b; a5 c! ~2 O! P4 X
organizations as well as the media and build strategic relationships with3 `8 F$ [# A/ [. l0 r
these organizations
& E/ S A. ]" V$ U3 k% A' ]5. Promotes transformative leadership among formal and informal community
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6. Advances the community animation process as a bridging strategy for civic
9 f% V- }2 d; {2 D6 O& wparticipation of ethnocultural communities with the larger Canadian society
7 H( s4 A( X6 _+ U! M5 j1 J7. Offer opportunities for service providers to learn and experience working
1 l1 q3 V* n3 o( H1 a7 Xwith groups and communities with culturally, ethnically and linguistically1 c: F6 P: _" z8 Z" p) G9 f/ b
diverse backgrounds2 O7 [. O3 R z. k v
6 e/ B5 P8 w4 u e' M0 w WAdministrative responsibilities:
1 Y# u/ _* F% B1. Maintain an adequate bookkeeping and accounting system; provide for its
8 R* |+ ^6 m0 Y! C- Rregular examination by competent outside auditors, selected by the board of
9 E2 O. V1 V( G3 H: K$ B6 S# pdirectors, and at the regular annual meeting, present a statement to the* s+ X) \1 G2 x8 K5 M" H# [
members of the Coalition’s financial condition.3 O S, a8 Q% ?
2. Recruits and hires staff for programs and other initiatives of the( Q- c0 k! t1 U7 y) n* E% M+ Y D8 u
Multicultural Coalition
& k6 L/ {! T; Z6 g( f+ JRelationship of the Coordinator to the Board
9 M5 Z u N" c& s9 DAll operating decisions, employing and supervising personnel, choosing ways to
, B$ `4 t3 i5 A f' H Y5 [implement policies, planning the Coalition’s day-to-day activities, and coordinating
, s0 S4 l# Q1 e- `' i1 _; ^operations are a part of the Coordinator’s responsibility.
: a+ ^! P* p u: nThe 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, and2 u8 {6 x! z& s. | m5 e5 M
aims and objectives of the organizations are decided upon by this process. It should& J. Y0 \6 q. f3 B
be noted that the board members make the policy decisions guided by membership, Z3 W* [$ r ~0 z
participation and the Coordinator should confine his or her activities to helping and. o5 D! [9 P/ g4 ?
facilitating this process with the Board. The Coordinator attends all board of
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statement as a minimum requirement. She/he brings to the board's attention all: Q- }) @; \' C. Q% M5 ]
matters requiring board consideration and action. She/he confers with the board of
% N% P) P* U1 C3 ?, H h7 `+ zdirectors on the development of new policies and appraises the effectiveness of
9 @2 B: X+ g" i6 p f, J+ Zpolicies already adopted
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! p8 y( E" }+ G* H( fKey Competencies & Qualifications
# c7 y* i; h4 d) |, K1. Intercultural sensitivity, flexibility and an understanding or appreciation
$ A: r" t4 ?1 qfor the complex dynamics of emerging immigrant and refugee' u: U9 ~9 l. F4 F
communities Z: [" y4 g2 L
2. Leadership and critical thinking skills to bridge the needs and struggles3 l1 f+ I1 x5 c! S& V6 g
of immigrant and refugee communities with the interests and mandates8 C* h4 n8 u- A$ j
of funders, policy-makers, agencies and other decision makers
$ h% y/ `: w. o/ Q6 L" A/ e3 Z3. Experience in writing grant proposals and accessing funding
8 |$ _1 |4 k O* [ B$ Iopportunities" }) F5 x* z Y( h# J
4. Experience in administrative work with a proven ability to multi-task and2 i% }6 a' ^& r' K1 X% Y% V
organize8 a- r! O/ \4 @! P8 y
5. Facilitation skills and ability to design, develop and deliver workshops an$ X+ J6 g) M! i, Y1 y3 Q
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6. Public speaking skills. Media relations skills an asset
( y( S8 u! `# }( Q4 U! |' A7. Community based research skills is an asset
/ i1 f9 N! `& ~! R8. A diploma or degree in Social Work, the Social Sciences, Public Health, or
[" p6 _7 x6 m* nany related field is desired9 W4 J# f- p9 {7 b' T: V
9. A minimum of 2 years experience in project management at the
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6 t% ]0 x" F4 Y* g0 F% W# A5 R0 ^10. Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office (World, Excel and Power
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Pay Range & Terms
( ]7 S) q& O( NThis is a 9-month contract starting April 11, 2011 to December 31, 2011, with, x# Y$ r+ @ q1 J' S, ^
possible extension depending on funding.
9 Z3 ]7 v5 |3 m( R, GSalary: Negotiable; commensurate with experience
) `1 C2 y! q" D# _3 zEmployment Start Date: April 11, 2011% @# d& H2 A3 v. C2 v
A minimum of 30 hours per week+ |( e) y* H$ ~; v8 ~; @2 m
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If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and
! d$ K/ P, G- ?: {" N: m/ |9 |1 Tcover letter by Friday, March 25th, 2011 5:00 pm to:
, T7 a' ?3 d/ @2 l& ~0 w# P: P1 g! [multiculturalcoalition@yahoo.ca and kindly quote “Coordinator Position” in the* p7 u V4 u+ s1 x* E
subject line. Please indicate your salary expectations in the cover letter.' A* m: }0 E ?9 L7 W
We sincerely thank all applicants for their expressed interest in this opportunity;
% }. M5 w' K, h. l! `2 v O, c6 Mhowever those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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