The North End Community Renewal Corporation & Building Urban Industries for Local
Development (BUILD) are hiring a full time Housing Resource Coordinator.

The North End Community Renewal Corporation (NECRC) is non-profit organization committed to the social, economic and cultural renewal of the North End. BUILD operates as a non-profit organization to promote employment and economic development opportunities for inner city and Aboriginal residents in the renovation and construction field.

Position: Housing Resource Coordinator
(half time with NECRC, half time with BUILD)
Salary: $30,000 to $33,000 per annum (plus benefits after probation period)
Hours/days of Work: Fulltime, 37.5 hours per week (evening/weekend work as required)
Term: One year contract
Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Summary: Under the direction of NECRC's Community Housing Coordinator and the BUILD's Outreach Coordinator, the Housing Resource Coordinator will assist in the following activities:

NECRC

• Administrate and maintain budget for the Exterior Fix-up Grant program in the three communities of Lord Selkirk Park, Dufferin, and St. Johns;
• Provide support to local resident groups to develop and implement housing plans;
• Track, report, and monitor all vacant and derelict properties inventories for three communities;
• Assist with and provide support to various housing programs by attending meetings, promoting services, and assisting with proposals and reports.

BUILD

• Promote BUILD programs by actively soliciting residents and landlords;
• Provide assistance with application process, prepare and submit reports, establish project work schedule, and follow up as necessary;
• Coordinate activities with other work units or departments.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent working knowledge of Excel
• Intimate knowledge of the North End a definite asset
• Experience in inner city community development work
• Experience in homeownership challenges
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
•  Ability to handle multiple task simultaneously, while giving attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently as well as with other team members who have
• different backgrounds and experience
• Mediation and Conflict Resolution skills an asset

Please submit a cover letter and resume by Friday, March 06, 2009 @ 4:00pm
Attention: Fiorina Pasquarelli, Community Housing Coordinator
Drop off or mail to: 509 Selkirk Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2W 2M6
or fax: 204-582-2801, or email: fiorina@necrc.org

We thank all applicants for their interest but will contact only those selected for interviews.