Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
Competition No.  -           S10036270
Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
1 f& V: C( [* zClosing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008
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Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
0 u6 z( E  {9 S1 ?$ [3 X5 y/ uGrade  -           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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    * 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
1 f+ P3 }$ e( t- W- A: j( B4 Q    * Coordinates, develops and oversees the camp application, recruitment, and selection processes
0 r. ~+ E7 ?$ ^. ^2 J1 S, F2 R. o7 R    * 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
    * Liaises with the Assistant Director to set appropriate work priorities, action plans,and volunteer and program resource requirements
    * 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
3 |; x* s  [: f# S' j    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
    * Develops and maintains relationships with local and national press and other relevant media
    * Creates and delivers community-based presentations on camp-related research and evaluation results
# c& p( _8 q" z! F& m$ f: x6 L- l    * Provides support and advice on emerging LGBTTQ youth needs and trends to Institute personnel and partner agencies

6 V5 m% R& R5 k/ [+ j4 SQualifications
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" z: Z( R1 f  E: _" [8 R# x  }    * 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
6 ^, e9 c+ |* f" ^    * 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
    * Knowledge of violence and bullying prevention, harm reduction, and youth advocacy strategies
8 ^4 w$ e. Y) M1 F1 U! i3 p    * Demonstrated experience in the development of youth educational programming, community outreach, and conflict resolution skills
  K3 h+ }8 |* M6 ~0 g& g    * Knowledge and experience in fund development, volunteer management, proposal writing, and special event planning
: m% x+ g, Z- D! d2 p3 x    * Demonstrated skills in program/donor communication, development of information, education and communication material (including web-based documentation)
1 E: m8 A1 B0 U$ Z, R; b# y    * Excellent communication (oral and written) and analytical skills

How to Apply
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0 H) ^( |2 l# o$ x( L( bNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
7-104 Educations North Building
University of Alberta
; P; _7 r) K2 O; L; GEdmonton, Alberta
T6G 2G5
Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **