Community Development Coordinator

又见炊烟

Community Development Coordinator
Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers (EMCN)
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% g) {( G3 Q+ \" [5 ^: |5 JResponsibilities

 Proactively and independently develop initiatives in ethno-cultural communities that
increase their capacity to participate fully in the community
 Develop initiatives that convene stakeholders, community organizations, government agencies and foster collaborations between immigrant and main-stream stakeholders.
" I6 ?# i( N7 g5 S: R/ t/ \ 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
 Advocate for systemic changes that foster full participation of newcomers in the community

/ s) N, O4 E$ J* g- E6 j4 @Background & Qualifications:
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 Demonstrated ability to independently develop community initiatives
! I# {! Z: o2 x$ H: _: _ Community development and CED background and experience
 Strong group facilitation skills  
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+ P7 ^8 V' P. e* O$ S Understanding of cross-cultural issues
 Excellent written and oral communication skills, including proposal writing skills
9 D& e$ ]! r+ G4 Z* j4 e* o Strong organizational and Program delivery skills
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 Post-secondary education
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3 r* r: w; S" ?  z4 ~Salary 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.
/ i' Q8 v4 I. _, UApplications are invited until the suitable applicant is found. Please indicate in application the date you are available to begin work.
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% T' W. O4 X8 cWe thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.