Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
Competition No.  -           S10036270
3 k+ r0 R3 i1 R+ a2 fPosting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008

Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
9 x0 Z% g0 ?1 v- q) iSalary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
Grade  -           08
Hours  -           35 per wk
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8 P% ?0 M  \9 _1 j7 RThis 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.
$ {9 s4 }  I  [Duties

' }6 Q3 F7 ~7 G# c    * Develops,coordinates, and facilitates the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS), Camp fYrefly sexual minority youth outreach program
2 @. r6 k# |3 J& o4 Y& e* L$ A    * 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
0 W  v& Y( F& d- F! 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
: F: H$ C6 P9 a& n: C* q    * Works with the Assistant Director to plan, deliver and evaluate fundraising activities and donor recognition programs
" x# z2 ]/ n8 p! ]7 ^    * 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
    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
+ Z  f! ^+ i0 O2 G    * Develops and maintains relationships with local and national press and other relevant media
2 s- V* a& A, k/ R8 ~, J) g  q! k( \    * Creates and delivers community-based presentations on camp-related research and evaluation results
    * Provides support and advice on emerging LGBTTQ youth needs and trends to Institute personnel and partner agencies
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Qualifications
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: V: j2 d3 j1 c1 J    * 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
; U# y/ X8 J, p( M: K: ~2 R. j/ K# B    * Knowledge of violence and bullying prevention, harm reduction, and youth advocacy strategies
    * Demonstrated experience in the development of youth educational programming, community outreach, and conflict resolution skills
( R" _7 H$ g  n5 s8 P2 ^# P7 K; h, ~. b    * Knowledge and experience in fund development, volunteer management, proposal writing, and special event planning
! }# Z% ]; l5 e    * 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

How to Apply

Note: 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
3 R8 D8 }) ?7 V0 s' M2 K- iUniversity of Alberta
2 J& x& I' c. `Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2G5
  Y9 w( D! v$ y" G# W% o+ | Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **