Community Development Coordinator

又见炊烟

Community Development Coordinator
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5 R" t5 E5 \8 n4 a- p* nResponsibilities
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 Proactively and independently develop initiatives in ethno-cultural communities that
increase their capacity to participate fully in the community
% t( U( T7 Y7 }' \ 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
, |$ T$ T/ m% o! ? 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

8 {, W( a% y3 mBackground & Qualifications:

 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
 Excellent written and oral communication skills, including proposal writing skills
 Strong organizational and Program delivery skills

Education/technical skills
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3 d3 K4 [3 Y2 Z8 n$ Z2 ?0 C Post-secondary education
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$ c0 I! ~$ X( n5 S+ nSalary 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.
: n8 F' U) ^, Q( oApplications are invited until the suitable applicant is found. Please indicate in application the date you are available to begin work.

5 W0 {  b' {, V! {" R0 rWe thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.