Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
Competition No.  -           S10036270
! U* o% l: C3 k) T7 L8 A$ a3 ZPosting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008

Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
& L: E2 K" R2 S! o2 S$ A+ }Grade  -           08
' H* l; o8 [; H, y+ V: sHours  -           35 per wk

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
7 C# _# C3 Q/ x/ b! v3 e6 MThis position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
Duties
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6 U9 w$ m6 u5 d( Q+ _9 g- N! y; B    * Develops,coordinates, and facilitates the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS), Camp fYrefly sexual minority youth outreach program
; t; e* ~3 y) }" t    * 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
8 k" t8 [9 P- T6 j" p$ B6 H    * Develops and solicits appropriate workshop and educational programming in consultation with a youth advisory committee and community stakeholders
7 ?, H2 c. M& Z8 N' h! j7 x. h    * Liaises with the Assistant Director to set appropriate work priorities, action plans,and volunteer and program resource requirements
3 H$ G. D, Z6 s) _- T; U    * Works with the Assistant Director to plan, deliver and evaluate fundraising activities and donor recognition programs
4 T% [; V9 M! x" I    * 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
! S9 z5 H) L, U9 |2 o    * 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
    * Provides support and advice on emerging LGBTTQ youth needs and trends to Institute personnel and partner agencies

Qualifications
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" O; k* R. U0 L% h    * 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
, j6 ~( ^1 A' x# Z: F    * Three to five years background experience in youth programming and/or community development with a particular emphasis on sexual minority youth
5 W. w4 m1 S; Z( E    * Experience working with Aboriginal and ethnocultural communities an asset
3 u1 z$ W8 Y2 l. X7 Y    * 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
' B8 x0 l+ W7 n6 U    * 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)
3 d! r0 j6 r0 @. U0 ~    * Excellent communication (oral and written) and analytical skills
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3 D; E1 B/ v. Q3 n% a4 f5 g# IHow to Apply
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) t2 {- V) h& V& T- ENote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
7 X+ i& }; b9 ~+ J Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
4 A' i# j, i6 }/ H2 W. U7-104 Educations North Building
0 o7 c6 X) N, {- Q1 O* JUniversity of Alberta
! M/ h, m' q  R! AEdmonton, Alberta
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Fax  -           (780) 492-2024

** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **