Community Economic Development / Special Projects Coordinator

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Community Futures Heartland is currently seeking to fill the position of CED / Special Projects Coordinator for the Heartland and White Horse Plains regions. Community Futures focuses on Economic and Community development. Community Futures provides financial assistance and support to new and existing businesses, and community economic development support to our member municipalities and communities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate community economic projects for the region
  • Meet yearly training targets for the organization
  • Assist community groups with strategic planning
  • Initiate and coordinate special projects and entrepreneur training sessions
  • Liaison with government agencies/departments and community organizations
  • Provide aftercare services to clients

Qualifications and Experience:

  • University Degree in Commerce, Business Administration Diploma, or equivalent would be an asset
  • Experience with initiating and coordinating special projects and events
  • Experience in coordinating training events for clients
  • Knowledge of strategic planning for communities and non-profit organizations
  • Knowledge of the Community Futures Heartland and White Horse Plains region

Skills Required:

  • Fluent with Computers and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Client counseling skills
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Understanding of rural communities and their challenges
  • Time Management skills
  • Must be able to travel throughout the region

Salary is dependent upon qualifications. Benefit package available.

Please send your resume and cover letter by 8:00am on Monday, April 17th, 2017 to:

General Manager
Community Futures Heartland Inc.
11-2nd Street N.E., Portage la Prairie, Manitoba R1N 1R8
Fax: 204-239-0176
Email: kreimer at cfheartland.ca

For more information, visit www.cfheartland.ca, and www.cfmanitoba.ca/white-horse-plains

Deadline: 
17 Apr 2017
Region: 
Location: 
Community Futures Heartland
Portage la Prairie  Manitoba
Canada
Categories: 
Community Capacity Building
Job Training
Organizational Development
Planning and Evaluation
Rural CED