Community Organizer

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Employment Opportunity / Community Action Project

Position: 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.

( g6 B! [/ _" a2 s! z" yPosition 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.

; I" d$ M3 U$ @! O% @* ZPLUS: 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.

  {* x. i, W3 k# c) sEducation & 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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+ I8 f  S9 |. f; z( W: zOther 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.
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+ B* G  Y4 L7 e  g# S' ^+ QTO APPLY - Submit CV & cover letter in confidence to:
% X7 z" N' b* q. _Carla Rugg / E: communityactionproject1@gmail.com
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5 A8 B) u' m$ v  t8 [PS. We thank all applicants. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.