Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
Competition No.  -           S10036270
Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
4 k9 \1 @- G* y# P3 }, LClosing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008
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2 U1 y2 `: }+ h7 E5 {Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
) i/ E2 m4 z5 x5 ?4 WSalary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
Grade  -           08
6 B  ~; f. W+ r* {: B, p2 ]! LHours  -           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.
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    * Develops,coordinates, and facilitates the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS), Camp fYrefly sexual minority youth outreach program
    * 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
    * Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers who support the delivery of Camp fYrefly's annual summer youth leadership retreat
* r+ O- [0 z6 P6 B# z    * Develops and solicits appropriate workshop and educational programming in consultation with a youth advisory committee and community stakeholders
    * Liaises with the Assistant Director to set appropriate work priorities, action plans,and volunteer and program resource requirements
# m3 V& d9 C6 I3 C" X, Z3 U    * 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
4 u0 W! N2 W& f& b    * Serves as a resource person and liaises with the Assistant Director in budget planning
' g2 u4 [3 b! R/ |; f" P. H    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
( V/ S+ s/ u/ `" Q3 z1 E    * Develops and maintains relationships with local and national press and other relevant media
2 |& M! A) q4 F$ k    * Creates and delivers community-based presentations on camp-related research and evaluation results
: f8 J; |& \2 D0 S    * Provides support and advice on emerging LGBTTQ youth needs and trends to Institute personnel and partner agencies

6 M& l8 i' c8 h" ~( B* f9 O% W2 s% XQualifications
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    * 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
, N6 P2 x- f1 P* ]4 D    * Three to five years background experience in youth programming and/or community development with a particular emphasis on sexual minority youth
: s* z& n: x7 {' B- ]    * Experience working with Aboriginal and ethnocultural communities an asset
5 K+ x5 ~1 I  z    * Knowledge of violence and bullying prevention, harm reduction, and youth advocacy strategies
3 m* D! F6 r7 T/ l+ f; i7 p# U4 R4 W' T) c    * 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
$ u7 I7 s  N, n8 B, S% F# r    * Demonstrated skills in program/donor communication, development of information, education and communication material (including web-based documentation)
' P4 ^$ p7 _6 }    * Excellent communication (oral and written) and analytical skills

; `1 a, K4 c: D# D) `How to Apply
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/ F- l8 B! {7 j! KNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
7-104 Educations North Building
University of Alberta
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Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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9 {  a( ?; k% p, c, f5 e; g** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **