Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
Competition No.  -           S10036270
Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008

/ W! P" E: R0 H. a9 |: O$ }. HPosition Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
1 O0 F" l/ k6 g9 q+ V! S# zSalary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
- n! v2 S; E2 u$ t0 XGrade  -           08
Hours  -           35 per wk

4 D% d  ?1 S4 i  E" SThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
, y" @# }$ [% X6 k) `; o& _5 p1 {This position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
: C4 e7 u- d. x( S' MDuties
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    * Develops,coordinates, and facilitates the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS), Camp fYrefly sexual minority youth outreach program
/ ^% {, o( T* 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
    * 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
' `3 i1 F8 ~5 b    * 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
: n* y* B; D7 _: Y2 m7 E    * 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 a* Z9 m6 q  ]Qualifications
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    * 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
9 c7 H8 X1 c1 X  K7 r' H6 U0 i& |    * 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)
    * Excellent communication (oral and written) and analytical skills

1 S# J+ D% J+ z# ]( [4 T1 CHow to Apply
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( P8 `  j7 o* _' ?0 Q  z  SNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
7 I5 Z  I: ?4 p9 B% R3 { Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
7-104 Educations North Building
( R+ P3 Q1 X7 bUniversity of Alberta
# U7 Y9 D0 q5 a0 V5 E& p  oEdmonton, Alberta
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Fax  -           (780) 492-2024

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