Coordinator Of The Migrant Community Center

The Anti-Racism Movement (ARM) is a grassroots movement created by young activists in Lebanon, in collaboration with migrant community leaders. Together we work on documenting, investigating, exposing and fighting racist practices in Lebanon, through various initiatives and campaigns. Our current efforts are mainly targeted towards racism, and other discriminatory and exploitative practices, against migrant workers specifically. ARM’s largest project is currently the establishment of Migrant Community Centers (MCC). The first MCC was established in Beirut in 2011. MCC Beirut is now fulfilling its role as a small local hub for migrant workers’ activities and meetings, and a launching pad for many of their initiatives. MCC has been providing free language and computer classes since its launch, as well as other classes, activities, events, and field trips. On a daily basis, the space is most frequently used for community meetings, access to computers and the internet, a source of information and assistance, a place to launch initiatives from, a space to have celebrations and get-togethers, as well as a casual space to spend time with each other. We are now planning to open 2 additional centers outside Beirut. This vacancy announcement is for the coordinator of the future MCC to be opened in an area north of Beirut, to be decided on exactly after all focus groups are done with the migrant communities who will be using the center. We plan to hire this coordinator to assist with all the steps before andafter the opening of this new MCC. The Coordinator of the Migrant Community Center would be in charge of:   Setting up the new Migrant Community Center: -    Finding a location for the new MCC, in collaboration with ARM directors -    Managing the renovation of the space (fixing, painting, furnishing, etc.) -    Applying the systems that are in place in MCC Beirut to the new MCC (communication systems, membership system, volunteering system, rules, etc.) -    Recruiting an assistant coordinator -    Recruiting volunteers to teach classes and lead activities -    Setting up online presence of the new MCC (facebook page)   Management of the Migrant Community Center: -    Handling opening and closing MCC -    Coordinating use of the space (between meetings, classes, room bookings, conferences, etc) -    Keeping MCC tidy, organized, well-stocked, fully-functional, safe, and adapted to changing needs. Reporting on problems and faulty equipment to management, taking initiative to quickly solve problems in cost-effective and transparent ways. -    Handling interactions with all service providers (internet, electricity, etc.). Handling all related payments and paperwork. -    Keeping all information up-to-date (calendar, displayed brochures, etc.) -    Managing and supporting the efforts and activities of MCC part-time staff and volunteers -    Contributing to fundraising efforts for MCC    Membership & Outreach: -     Communicating with different community leaders and members -     Making sure that all communities and nationalities are represented at the MCC -     Managing the MCC membership system -     Organizing and leading the MCC members’ meeting -     Handling communications to members and community leaders -     Encouraging more migrant workers to visit MCC or become members   Activities & Initiatives: -     Implementing MCC monthly and yearly plans set by ARM directors -     Organizing and managing the execution of regular events: yearly celebrations, monthly market, day-trips, monthly information sessions, and other events suggested by members. Promoting the events through facebook events, one-on-one communications (SMS, phone calls...), making basic flyers/posters to distribute, etc. -     Coordinating different initiatives and needs, identifying emerging needs and opportunities -     Coming up with new activity ideas, researching, proposing, and executing them with management’s support and approval -     Reporting to Directors on a regular basis   Public Relations: -     Representing MCC -     Maintaining good relationships with the neighborhood, the landlord, service providers, etc. -     Handling and/or referring media & interview requests -     Handling facebook page, facebook group, and MCC email     Work Schedule: Approximately 35 hours per week, centered around the weekend (most active time at MCC): -     Saturday & Sunday: 10am to 8pm -     Friday + 2 other weekdays: 3pm to 8pm Annual leave is 1 day per month (12 days per year) + ARM official holidays   Remuneration & Benefits: -     Net monthly salary starting at approximately $900-1,100 (depending on qualifications and experience) -     Health insurance -     Covering costs of transportation outside workplace    Qualifications: -     University degree or equivalent -     Prior experience in activism -     Familiarity with Beirut and Lebanese laws and customs -     Excellent at using excel spreadsheets and other basic applications -     Proficient in 3 languages: English (spoken-read-written), Arabic (spoken-read-written), French (spoken) -     Personal qualities: friendly, outgoing, people-oriented, confident, resourceful, responsible, takes initiative, very organized, patient, tolerant, cares about racism and social justice -     Basic knowledge of migrant workers’ issues is a must -     Experience with marginalized groups is a plus -     Experience in center management/organisation is a plus Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to antiracismlb@gmail.com by Friday, November 6, 2015.