Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
Competition No.  -           S10036270
Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
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& q9 l$ E' f1 P; n% b* RPosition Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
Grade  -           08
! e* r0 W1 \2 x- F; N5 [$ [: H, NHours  -           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.
( u. w9 Y; m- B, \0 V/ XDuties

    * 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
6 ]1 ?# W- L: I( W2 T7 |    * 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
    * 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
    * Provides support and advice on emerging LGBTTQ youth needs and trends to Institute personnel and partner agencies
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7 G3 G4 e6 D. b# b2 J* a; _Qualifications

    * 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
% o7 t( u  ^2 E0 ]! Q4 q' Q    * Experience working with Aboriginal and ethnocultural communities an asset
7 N- h- u+ k8 W* ~! g    * 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
, F# @! E' q( K0 J" G    * Knowledge and experience in fund development, volunteer management, proposal writing, and special event planning
$ ], O# `+ e9 \: ?) @5 }    * Demonstrated skills in program/donor communication, development of information, education and communication material (including web-based documentation)
) ]) ]2 w; @  z7 N6 g+ N    * Excellent communication (oral and written) and analytical skills
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. P. s7 F# a* }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
University of Alberta
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** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **