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
increase their capacity to participate fully in the community
3 f0 }% x8 ~: y' z1 c+ K Develop initiatives that convene stakeholders, community organizations, government agencies and foster collaborations between immigrant and main-stream stakeholders.
 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
* k; G) a6 N/ V, k Advocate for systemic changes that foster full participation of newcomers in the community
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Background & Qualifications:
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/ i7 o/ {+ Z9 ]! O1 C% G Demonstrated ability to independently develop community initiatives
 Community development and CED background and experience
 Strong group facilitation skills  
' S! p5 O3 y% U/ l Experience supervising staff
 Understanding of cross-cultural issues
 Excellent written and oral communication skills, including proposal writing skills
" |  G- e5 U7 N: s# U Strong organizational and Program delivery skills

Education/technical skills

 Post-secondary education
 Experience/facility with Windows-based computer systems (specifically Windows 95/98/2000, MS Office, MS Word, databases, spreadsheets etc.)

1 N- H, w9 D1 Q2 MSalary 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.
! }  s  J& \- T5 E1 X) J/ kApplications are invited until the suitable applicant is found. Please indicate in application the date you are available to begin work.
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We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.