Job Title:      Safe Communities Foundation Regional Coordinator
Location:       Central Ontario Region* - working from a home office
Job Type:       Contract, Part time - 4 days a month

Closing Date:   November 30, 2001  (by 5:00 pm)
Start Date:     December  10, 2001

Contact:        Donna Russett for further information
Phone:  416 964-8993
Email:  [log in to unmask]

Safe Communities Foundation Regional Coordinator
     The Safe Communities Foundation (SCF) invites applications for the
position of Regional Coordinator.
     Reporting to the Program Director, this position acts as the liaison
between SCF and communities in the
     region, providing ongoing support to both existing and developing Safe
Communities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
     ·       provide communities with resources, guidelines and support tools
     ·       review community business plans and reports and provide written
feedback
     ·       coordinate and share information with communities and SCF
     ·       present information sessions about the SCF
     ·       assist communities in developing strategies to resolve issues
     ·       provide networking opportunities for communities to share
experiences
     ·       represent SCF at conferences and community events
     ·       maintain regular contact with communities and SCF
     ·       submit regular written updates to SCF on activities and issues in
new and existing communities
     ·       assist in the coordination and planning of SCF annual conference
     ·       limited travel to communities to attend meetings and special
events
     ·       maintain excellent communications and customer service
     ·       perform other duties as assigned to ensure the ongoing
sustainability of SCF and Safe
     Communities network


SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

     ·       Community Development
     ·       Conflict Resolution
     ·       Project Management
     ·       Excellent and oral and written communications
     ·       Good facilitation and presentation skills
     ·       Familiarity with office computer applications
     ·       Multi-task oriented
     ·       Self-directed

 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

The candidate must reside in the region* (*see SCF website for locations), have
a home office equipped with
telephone answering machine, computer, printer, fax, email, and hold a valid
driver’s license with access to a
car.

TERM AND COMPENSATION:

Renewable contract period will terminate on March 31, of each year.

The contracted rate for services will be $175 per day (minimum 7 hours) or
$25.00 per hour (for partial days).
This rate will include all administrative expenses incurred in maintaining a
home office.
 Expenses which will be billed to SCF include conference calls, long distance
phone calls, external printing, and
reasonable travel expenses (including fares, lodging, meals, mileage at $0.35
per km., or daily car rental for
longer distances).

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS including 3 references to:
Donna Russett
Program Director
Safe Communities Foundation
Tel: 416 964-8993
Fax: 416 964-0089
e-mail: [log in to unmask]
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Please visit the SCF website at www.safecommunities.ca