Multicultural Council of Windsor & Essex County

MULTICULTURAL COUNCIL OF WINDSOR & ESSEX COUNTY

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:                     Program Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Program Coordinator will responsible for the implementation of the Newcomer Adult Leadership Program, coordination, facilitation, and partnership support, while ensuring a quality experience for all Newcomer Adult Leadership Program participants.

 

QUALIFICATONS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Post-Secondary Diploma and/or Degree in Human Services/Leadership/Social Work/Psychology/Education/Communication and/ or relevant experience.
  • Past experience in developing and implementing training sessions focused on building leadership skills is required. 
  • Ability to work independently and a familiarity with the ethno cultural community in the Windsor and Essex County area with considerable knowledge and experience with issues related to Diversity is required.
  • Administrative, networking, planning, facilitation, written and oral communication skills are essential.
  • Creative, passionate and energetic individual with expertise in facilitating training sessions and mentoring newcomers.
  • Knowledge of local activities, programs and community organizations is an asset.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office is a must.
  • Multilingual is an asset
  • Must possess a valid Level 3 vulnerable sector police clearance, renewed every 3 years

 

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

 

GENERAL

 

  • Develop and implement Newcomer Adult Leadership Program activities along with assessment and evaluation tools
  • Recruit prospective participants for the Newcomer Adult Leadership Program and maintain a waiting list if necessary
  • Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and guest speakers focused on building leadership capacity
  • Lead and train newcomers adults to engage in and organize various projects throughout the duration of the program
  • Oversee and coordinate the Newcomer Adult Leadership Program participants and volunteers
  • Foster partnerships in the community with established Canadians
  • Encourage forming the MCC’s Newcomer Adult Leadership Program Board of Directors
  • Ensure all program goals and objectives are being met
  • Maintain accurate records monitoring the process and evaluation of the outcomes
  • Prepare healthy snacks for participants as per program guidelines, accommodating dietary restrictions as needed
  • Tidying up of facility each day after the end of the program, ensuring that all equipment is stored away properly
  • Assist in the development of a safe and healthy learning environment for participating newcomers
  • Keep the immediate supervisor up to date with all issues and concerns with the program
  • Provide general administrative and clerical support to the direct supervisor
  • Attend community meetings and events as required
  • Attend professional development opportunities as required
  • Other duties assigned

APPLICATION PROCESS

We require a Resume and Cover letter in .doc or .pdf format, by email to:
Hiring Committee.

RE: Program Coordinator  

Email: hr@themcc.com  

THE MCC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND WELCOMES ALL APPLICANTS FOR THIS POSITION; HOWEVER ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED

TIMELINE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

Deadline to Submit Applications: 1:00pm, August 16th, 2019

This is a Part- time contract position. Start date is September 2, 2019.  

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