Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
4 S( `) g) X' F: Z& C& f, {8 {Competition No.  -           S10036270
4 Q% h7 L, e, g2 W" e" C& iPosting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008

% _7 D4 M; G+ c+ l" h* dPosition Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
Grade  -           08
9 @' s4 z; N) `Hours  -           35 per wk
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
9 o+ x" f# T: L2 ?. T. x) dThis position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
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0 W0 F; Y, H4 ~" m" G    * Develops,coordinates, and facilitates the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS), Camp fYrefly sexual minority youth outreach program
+ D2 ]5 c7 c* g0 f! V- h    * 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
    * 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
0 I7 Z8 q- C2 |* i8 g9 b    * Serves as a resource person and liaises with the Assistant Director in budget planning
8 I5 }/ X( a7 j! M) y3 p    * 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
. }6 H) \5 V  |' A9 R8 ]    * Provides support and advice on emerging LGBTTQ youth needs and trends to Institute personnel and partner agencies
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Qualifications

! z$ J8 n1 m( J& H$ R+ D    * 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
$ c/ _9 }+ G$ M2 X0 k! d/ M    * 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
& d3 g7 |1 q8 a: q    * 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
7 i1 {! H" K, H    * 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

3 G& e: D  I  S5 _4 g& X7 g6 \How to Apply
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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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/ h$ p/ a( z+ [7 ^# G, d3 l Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
7-104 Educations North Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2G5
Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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- O4 `- ?$ }( w3 k5 I** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **