job posting

COMMUNITY LOAN FUND COORDINATOR,
Contract position available

The Riverdale Community Development Corporation is an innovative community
economic development project working in the Greater Riverdale area of East
Toronto, Ontario, Canada. An urban initiative at the neighbourhood level,
the Centre provides micro-business support services; a retail
revitalization strategy; community enterprise development: and a local
business network connected with the film and TV production sector. We are
seeking a talented, dynamic, and self-motivated individual to coordinate
the ACCE$$ Riverdale Community Loan Fund. Responsibilities of this
challenging and exciting position include:

· Promoting ACCE$$ Riverdale to potential applicants
· Assisting potential borrowers to develop loan applications and business
plans
· Coordinating loan review activities
· Supporting and facilitating the work of the volunteer Loan Review Committee
· Facilitating the issuance of loans to approved borrowers
· Monitoring outstanding loans, and ensuring that all loan payments are
received on time
· Developing and providing business support services for borrowers (in
cooperation with the Business Support Services Coordinator)
· Monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the impact of ACCE$$ loans on
the performance of borrowers' businesses
· Ensuring the prudent investment and management of the ACCE$$ Riverdale
loan guarantee fund
· Expanding the size of the loan fund by soliciting new community
investments while sustaining the support of existing investors
· Generating donated funds for the ACCE$$ Reserve Fund and for long term
operations

Candidates will be assessed on their skills and experience in the following
areas: "micro" business lending and counseling; volunteer coordination;
fundraising; information management; partnership development; and financial
management.

This is an 8-month contract beginning February 17 going to October 17,
2003, with the possibility of renewal. The starting salary will be
$40-45,000 per annum with benefits. Please submit your resume (by mail,
fax, or email) with a cover letter by February 3rd, 2003 to:

The ACCE$$ Coordinator Hiring Committee
Riverdale Community Business Centre
1007 Gerrard Street East, Toronto
Ontario, Canada M4M 1Z4
Fax: 416-462-3601 Email: rcbc@riverdale.org



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