Community Development Coordinator

又见炊烟

Community Development Coordinator
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' H; s+ }- h* W( @" y+ VResponsibilities
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 Proactively and independently develop initiatives in ethno-cultural communities that
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+ _% ~/ T3 s# S/ q9 M. S 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
 Develop Community Economic Development initiatives and provide small business coaching to groups and individuals
 Facilitate group processes and workshops
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- p: g4 D' s# ]; z7 x9 ZBackground & Qualifications:
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 Demonstrated ability to independently develop community initiatives
# r" \1 K4 R4 Y& W Community development and CED background and experience
 Strong group facilitation skills  
 Experience supervising staff
5 J, s+ @# N7 X4 H Understanding of cross-cultural issues
 Excellent written and oral communication skills, including proposal writing skills
6 o9 F& V4 q/ n: w/ ^8 K Strong organizational and Program delivery skills

Education/technical skills
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 Post-secondary education
 Experience/facility with Windows-based computer systems (specifically Windows 95/98/2000, MS Office, MS Word, databases, spreadsheets etc.)
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# A% z2 b  m. K) h8 ISalary range starts at $34,195.
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8 Q' H8 ^7 b/ ?' nPlease 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.
Applications are invited until the suitable applicant is found. Please indicate in application the date you are available to begin work.
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We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.