Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
Competition No.  -           S10036270
7 m+ n' b" ]9 w, c. e1 fPosting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008

Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
8 s0 [3 s! C8 [$ n- T) i4 ?Salary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
( q: \% o  ^2 y/ U+ }Grade  -           08
Hours  -           35 per wk
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. L0 W9 v7 F$ T' s2 g1 GThis 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.
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  t5 o( ?2 w+ r: g* q/ b" N4 i" b    * 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
& t3 `4 R& d/ w8 D* H+ m) j5 n7 B: @    * 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
9 @8 L: T/ O0 n, e- _5 ?* w    * 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
$ L' D2 S0 ^  Q1 v7 d$ I7 B4 V    * Works with the Assistant Director to plan, deliver and evaluate fundraising activities and donor recognition programs
+ Q* J( f8 X/ n    * Provides a year-end activities report and program evaluation to the Assistant Director
, \& r2 @0 E% _- O4 D) S    * Serves as a resource person and liaises with the Assistant Director in budget planning
6 S8 ^; w- k- T) o" E, s    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
1 V$ C/ u" h% d7 w1 E2 k' ~    * Develops and maintains relationships with local and national press and other relevant media
1 d: w7 `; [/ K) F4 m+ Q4 @    * 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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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
! C7 e3 V8 n& z  T4 o2 g    * Three to five years background experience in youth programming and/or community development with a particular emphasis on sexual minority youth
5 e, H3 I! ^. T( d- _9 b    * 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
& X. m) s& c( I  r/ X    * 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)
2 q8 ~* O8 f$ e9 K    * Excellent communication (oral and written) and analytical skills

How to Apply
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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
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Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **