Community Organizer

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Employment Opportunity / Community Action Project
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5 k: ?  Z: a! R9 T7 H( ?# r9 FPosition: Community Organizer / Location: Edmonton / Terms: work hours are flexible & variable with some requirement to attend evening and occasionally, weekend meetings / Salary: competitive / Closing Date: August 22, 2008.

) _. Q" [9 v1 F: XPosition Abstract: as a community organizer you will be responsible for providing training to residents of an inner city community who are actively involved in creating strategies for a healthier neighbourhood. Working towards ensuring wide participation by residents/organizations in the local community you will assist in reinforcing inclusivity.

" W0 F! E  J! X7 \PLUS: a capable advocate for alternative dispute resolution, you will liaise between the community and elected officials/municipal administration, assisting in the development of a strong working relationship between these groups.
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5 O6 L! |9 ~5 ]9 iEducation & Experience: the position calls for an individual with education in the humanities or related field + 2 years experience in the field of community organizing. Special interest in ecological literacy and sustainable communities will be an asset.
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Other Skills: the successful candidate will have a strong background in building group capacity & seeing projects through to completion. There is a significant element of research and an opportunity for creativity in assisting residents to address community challenges. Working in a non profit environment will mean that experience in sourcing/writing grant proposals is an asset.

9 B8 j/ N' R; j$ d& F  nTO APPLY - Submit CV & cover letter in confidence to:
1 z7 M( _+ I% L) S) g3 QCarla Rugg / E: communityactionproject1@gmail.com
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" e. M1 C7 a: `3 S/ q$ nPS. We thank all applicants. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.