Project Coordinator - Communication Services

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Employment Opportunity: REACH
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Context: REACH Edmonton would like you to join our small and enthusiastic team as a Project Coordinator in the Stakeholder and Communication Services area. REACH Edmonton is a community-based coordinating council. Its goal is to make Edmonton a safer community, in one generation, by focusing on crime prevention programs/initiatives. REACH works with organizations, agencies, community groups and individual Edmontonians; bringing them together to realize their innovative ideas for crime prevention.
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If you are selected for this dynamic, multi-faceted role you would utilize your coordination and communications skill to work with the community to initiate and implement crime prevention programs. You would also support the activities of the Stakeholder and Communication services unit and help to implement the organization's overall communications plan. Please note: This position is for a one year term with a strong possibility of extension.

' g+ O0 Y* H+ l8 ]+ QSkills & Requirements: experience collaborating/engaging with the public and not-for-profit agencies/organizations; extensive experience with administrative responsibilities; monitoring budgets, meeting coordination, report writing and managing contractors; you are a strategic thinker who possesses excellent communication, computer/relationship building skills & your strong writing skills can support day-to-day communication activities. You can prepare a wide variety of materials such as communication plans, newsletters, media releases and speeches/presentations; and proactively keep current with community safety issues & trends; You are able to take the lead in writing grant and funding proposals.
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- q& W, j/ d9 A0 r7 MQualifications: You hold a Bachelor's degree in communications, arts, business, public or recreation administration, education, social work, criminology or a recognized equivalent; demonstrated success in community organizing initiatives/project implementation & management; 3-5 years in a corporate, or not-for-profit communications environment, would be a strong asset.
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# e% I# c# R( \" @# QPLUS: familiarity with research and evaluation tools; ability to take work independently & juggle a variety of projects; strong work ethic with demonstrated organizational, interpersonal issues management skills; excellent oral and written communication skills which include preparation of reports, funding proposals, public speaking and creative use of the internet; familiarity with graphics packages and web interfaces is an asset.

TO APPLY - Submit CV/cover letter & 3 references in confidence, on or before Monday, April 2, 2012, via email to: hr@reachedmonton.ca  
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For more information on REACH visit: www.reachedmonton.ca
" J. g: I9 c7 n2 d8 hPS. We thank all applicants, however only individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted.