Community Organizer

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Employment Opportunity / Community Action Project
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4 w- s" O; q2 j- X' nPosition: 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.
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# W& `3 m( `% p* g0 ?7 ], E7 l# S; APosition 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.

4 j; h8 J! B7 W  w) ^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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" Y9 v# U. A& G% H) @1 }Education & 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.

: d! e' L6 z4 z6 Z/ b9 xOther 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.

$ d2 d+ ^& w9 |& JTO APPLY - Submit CV & cover letter in confidence to:
6 A' D% ^& _& U- B* n4 L; o3 }Carla Rugg / E: communityactionproject1@gmail.com
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PS. We thank all applicants. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.