Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
8 F  R' U: \. GCompetition No.  -           S10036270
Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
0 N6 k. f4 y. g$ Q+ }Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008
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( X7 r1 F! b8 i6 O7 r0 z0 t) qPosition Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
# Z, ]1 h( X, O' G% xSalary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
Grade  -           08
Hours  -           35 per wk

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
This position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
Duties
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/ Z5 n) c' Z- F2 A4 p+ e: G+ V    * Develops,coordinates, and facilitates the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS), Camp fYrefly sexual minority youth outreach program
; h' k( [* d4 C4 ]; t& k  \    * Coordinates Camp fYrefly's year-round educational programming, peer leadership training,and youth mentoring activities
    * Coordinates, develops and oversees the camp application, recruitment, and selection processes
2 P! @% A% r4 W0 X6 ~4 p. m: F    * Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers who support the delivery of Camp fYrefly's annual summer youth leadership retreat
    * Develops and solicits appropriate workshop and educational programming in consultation with a youth advisory committee and community stakeholders
7 p; Y! C+ _: I6 f0 X. |9 |( \    * Liaises with the Assistant Director to set appropriate work priorities, action plans,and volunteer and program resource requirements
  E: f. {7 _9 r) t7 D3 V    * Works with the Assistant Director to plan, deliver and evaluate fundraising activities and donor recognition programs
    * Provides a year-end activities report and program evaluation to the Assistant Director
    * Serves as a resource person and liaises with the Assistant Director in budget planning
" |8 c. Y1 E" ^" ^& \: G    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
& n3 ^7 y2 ]8 H- {    * Develops and maintains relationships with local and national press and other relevant media
  b$ q5 [$ e5 i' s) j" ]* Q% Z: D    * Creates and delivers community-based presentations on camp-related research and evaluation results
5 w* D$ ~# s+ {4 `+ Q) z    * Provides support and advice on emerging LGBTTQ youth needs and trends to Institute personnel and partner agencies
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Qualifications

( d2 b) I1 O$ S% Y    * Post Secondary diploma in a related discipline such as education, human services, community development or social sciences; Bachelor's degree in education, social work, psychology, or a related professional discipline preferred
    * Three to five years background experience in youth programming and/or community development with a particular emphasis on sexual minority youth
    * Experience working with Aboriginal and ethnocultural communities an asset
& \  S  n' ^  {" }9 e    * Knowledge of violence and bullying prevention, harm reduction, and youth advocacy strategies
5 x" G  X( @% X% d" l' E' X+ z9 ^    * Demonstrated experience in the development of youth educational programming, community outreach, and conflict resolution skills
    * Knowledge and experience in fund development, volunteer management, proposal writing, and special event planning
    * Demonstrated skills in program/donor communication, development of information, education and communication material (including web-based documentation)
    * Excellent communication (oral and written) and analytical skills
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How to Apply
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5 U: e# j9 Q( ]Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
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9 X- V' D2 {) s4 B# Z2 L6 N. AUniversity of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
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* E2 V  Q# k) [7 Z Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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9 ?; Q; W0 E. F** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **