C/O Arusha Centre * #106, 223 -­‐ 12 Avenue SW * Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2R 0G9 Ph: 403-­‐270-­‐8002 * [email protected] / www.calgarydollars.ca Call for Resumes Position available with the Arusha Centre Calgary Dollars (C$) Manager Details Approx. 23.5 hours per week at $29.46/hr (includes 2.5% in C$) Start Date: Aug 24, 2015 One year contract; this is a Leave fill position. Calgary Dollars is a project of the Arusha Centre, a non-­‐profit organization whose mission is to “inspire and support communities to connect, gather, and create a socially, economically, and environmental just future”. Calgary Dollars is a complementary currency initiative that strengthens the local economy, reduces poverty and enhances social inclusion. CORE COMPETENCIES: • Exceptional verbal and written communications skills • Strong community development background, with commitment to community economic development • Experience co-­‐ordinating events • Experience in project development, coordination & evaluation • Experience in program accountability measures, data management, outcomes measurement & reporting • Experience with FCSS outcome measures would be an asset • Proven ability to recruit, motivate and co-­‐ordinate volunteers • Competence with the following programs would be an asset: Excel, FCSS FSII database, Fluid Surveys, Constant Contact, Wordpress • Experience with desktop publishing, preferably expertise with In Design (or comparable program) and poster / media design • Pro-­‐active self-­‐starter able to work independently with a minimum of supervision • Awareness of local economic/social issues, and of the role C$ can play in addressing them • Understanding of the history, mission and philosophy of Calgary Dollars and the Arusha Centre • Vehicle access preferred but not required RESPONSIBILITIES: • Organize & coordinate C$ Markets and ReLocalize Fairs (in collaboration with other organisations) • Membership development & coordination, including online listings site administration • Community outreach • Marketing (promotions, poster & media design, website, mass e-­‐mail, e-­‐news, blog, Facebook, Twitter) • Program evaluation, including survey administration & analysis, data management, phone calls, • Funder relationships & reporting • Project financial management • Management/supervision of practicum students & volunteers • Arusha Centre staff collective member with shared administrative & operations duties Please send resume with cover letter to [email protected] or drop off at #106, 223 -­‐12th Avenue SW For information call 403-­‐270-­‐3200 Only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted; posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found The image
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Calgary Dollars is a grassroots currency system that brings together local talents and resources to strengthen our local economy and build community. A community’s true wealth lies in the skills and talents of its members, and we believe that every single person has something of value to offer their neighbours. By encouraging local production and consumption, we are committed to creating a healthy economy that is rooted in a healthy society and healthy ecosystem.