Program Coordinator - Edmonton, Canada - Edmonton Multicultural Coalition

Description

Position:
Program Coordinator
Ø
About the Coalition
The Edmonton Multicultural Coalition Association (EMCA) is a not-for-profit organization of Edmonton's culturally and linguistically diverse ethno-cultural communities.

It uses a
Community Animator model to support members of ethno-cultural communities in achieving equitable access to opportunities and resources, facilitating their integration into their new homeland, and improving their quality of life.

Through the model, the Coalition supports key leaders from various ethno-cultural communities who work to strengthen the capacities of individuals, organizations and, more broadly, the ethno-cultural communities.

We take an intercultural approach in carrying out our mission
to _
"Foster greater and reciprocal social integration among all Edmontonians through positive social interactions and mutual transformation"._ Consistent with our intercultural approach increasingly, the Coalition also fosters collaborations between ethno-cultural communities and explores opportunities to work with members of Indigenous and mainstream communities.

Ø
Scope of the Position
The Program Coordinator works with the Executive Director to implement the
All Together Now (ATN) program.

The fundamental task of the Program Coordinator is to support volunteer Community Animators in their work, strengthening the capacities of individuals, organizations and ethno-cultural and indigenous communities.

In collaboration with the Executive Director, s/he will coordinate and be responsible for the program's community outreach, engagement, and execution of initiatives.

This program builds the capacities of members from ethno-cultural communities, ties them more closely into mainstream connections, andenables them to participate more actively and fully in civic life.

They receive leadership and capacity-building trainings and engage in collaborative activities with mainstream residents to create a more welcoming and inclusive neighbourhood.

Animators act as a conduit, and through their collaboration on these meaningful and impactful activities, people learn new skills that enhance their self-confidence and are transformed through positive social and cultural interactions.

Ø
Duties and Responsibilities

The Program Coordinator position involves the following responsibilities:

1. Coordinate/Facilitate Community Animators' Recruitment, Training and Support

• Program planning
• Develop a work plan and implement outreach strategies and activities with Community Animators consistent with the program and design activities to achieve the outcomes
• Contact current Animators and assess their interest in participating in this program
• Recruit new animators as required: 6 community Animators are needed (the number of animators may increase or decrease). Maintain a wait list of Animators
• Mentor summer student, if available
• In collaboration with the Executive Director:
• Develop effective processes for Animators to report on their activities, steps towards achieving the outcomes, challenges/solutions, lessons learned, etc.
• Develop and execute a yearly Curriculum of activities for the Animators based on the needs of animators and their respective communities
• Develop a Memorandum of Understanding for animators
• Develop a reporting system for animators
• Conduct training sessions/workshops, including securing speakers for workshops etc., for members and organizations from ethnocultural communities on topics they identify
• Provide necessary training and ongoing support to the animators (for example: handson grant writing sessions as and when opportunities are available)
• Recruit and support Animators and members of ethnocultural communities to be members of the Coalition's research project
• Follow up on animators' reports and provide oneonone support as necessary

2. Strengthen Partnerships and Relationships

• Maintain strong and effective working relationships with animators
• Frequently attend meetings of the animators with their ethnocultural communities
• Attend relevant community events, workshops and training
• Seek out opportunities to talk about the program at community and other civic events
• Prevent potential negative conflicts between animators and members of their ethnocultural communities through positive and proactive interactions
• Provide opportunities for genuine open feedback on the approach, the activities and, more broadly, the program, and be prepared to make changes as necessary
• Assist the Executive Director in writing proposals and reports

3. Monitor, Evaluate and Report on the Program

• Monitor and document the program activities of animators
• Prepare and submit monthly reports of activities to the Acting Executive Director
• Write program reports as directed by the Executive Director for distribution to funders and internal use within the Coalition
• Contact the Executive Director about significant changes