Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
: k+ J+ o( e2 i! _, V( `Competition No.  -           S10036270
0 X5 P. S8 K( N- q3 M" @Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008

% M! q, v$ M$ f. d( OPosition Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
, i* x4 p2 L9 g2 D- j6 Z3 M; HSalary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
Grade  -           08
7 X! i) U6 C7 j, U" tHours  -           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.
! t# a6 T& E/ A% N# B* d/ NThis position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
; {4 L" ]" r6 l; c5 PDuties

# u. b7 s* V7 D; I+ G7 w    * 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
  u. ]0 N: D+ p$ e* [    * Coordinates, develops and oversees the camp application, recruitment, and selection processes
9 Q% q# ~% [& z: I0 g: k- z    * 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
/ q+ f6 G8 w  Z! j0 y( n% m    * Liaises with the Assistant Director to set appropriate work priorities, action plans,and volunteer and program resource requirements
  _$ k- H" W; O$ G: `    * 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
. a( G8 o8 D& E$ {+ Y    * Serves as a resource person and liaises with the Assistant Director in budget planning
" L# w8 B$ m' k1 K' f5 ^    * 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
: L* s# W& J1 U  u    * Provides support and advice on emerging LGBTTQ youth needs and trends to Institute personnel and partner agencies
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5 o( y2 `/ ?7 a& w" ]9 BQualifications

    * 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
- ~* ?3 S9 c5 A# b+ @) h5 h- C+ |    * Three to five years background experience in youth programming and/or community development with a particular emphasis on sexual minority youth
. H) g/ F6 q) q5 `: J3 K    * Experience working with Aboriginal and ethnocultural communities an asset
6 v) _3 E) z5 Q( p7 |4 D( t    * Knowledge of violence and bullying prevention, harm reduction, and youth advocacy strategies
9 i1 T* t; C* E$ Z5 Q2 m" f    * 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)
    * Excellent communication (oral and written) and analytical skills

2 i8 a. F# ^( N+ a! hHow 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
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2G5
% w0 a$ `# A+ l& t( S4 T Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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+ |; h  T  ^1 J** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **