Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
' f% g9 r- O# q- y" pCompetition No.  -           S10036270
6 R& R* e. @4 Q9 s6 g$ d/ J  MPosting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008
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Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
: a# g4 m( d' U: i( q: `: c% tSalary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
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Hours  -           35 per wk

/ X' i# q- p3 k# Q; @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.
" k* T$ I) c4 h/ yDuties

    * Develops,coordinates, and facilitates the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS), Camp fYrefly sexual minority youth outreach program
" K5 g  t7 e0 |+ E+ W' Q. 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
( l* z$ I% Y6 n% V: [% v    * Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers who support the delivery of Camp fYrefly's annual summer youth leadership retreat
; q  D2 t; A  M' J: n    * 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
4 p6 a; A# R( e3 g- Z1 C! B2 ^$ S    * Provides a year-end activities report and program evaluation to the Assistant Director
- k8 n5 f/ {! _( j7 m4 }2 f/ b    * Serves as a resource person and liaises with the Assistant Director in budget planning
$ m5 J( j" J; Z8 Z) C8 N    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
7 V& J) h  U( S: u; C! \    * Develops and maintains relationships with local and national press and other relevant media
/ E* M/ }: e: a$ |7 J" D$ n: H( V    * Creates and delivers community-based presentations on camp-related research and evaluation results
3 m( v2 `/ ?' Q" q, ^    * 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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/ S9 _4 j4 ]7 F6 N& N+ i    * 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
    * 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
    * 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)
( g" p; D' V: c+ z& I    * Excellent communication (oral and written) and analytical skills
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How to Apply

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
4 M9 O0 ^9 Y" mApplications may be forwarded to:
4 m/ O+ x- }/ B Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
7-104 Educations North Building
) r. P, y3 y) _" ]& `" o2 iUniversity of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
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Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **