Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
Competition No.  -           S10036270
Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
2 O1 u0 C5 P% p  [Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008
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3 @, @0 i- [1 ~# [' pPosition Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
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Hours  -           35 per wk
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) y/ `4 F- {7 N/ W: e$ tThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
8 C: k8 |/ c+ S0 OThis position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
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    * 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
( ]* o5 Y& p3 P9 v    * Coordinates, develops and oversees the camp application, recruitment, and selection processes
) Y- d; b2 @. o; e2 [. a9 ^1 e, a    * Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers who support the delivery of Camp fYrefly's annual summer youth leadership retreat
, }4 j3 Z! }9 @* L8 R& q* _    * 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
- |8 K* o% ~# k    * 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
' O! f: E9 Y! K: s    * Serves as a resource person and liaises with the Assistant Director in budget planning
: g$ R) O8 ]2 S- S* P4 z; A    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
    * Develops and maintains relationships with local and national press and other relevant media
! F' a! o0 n2 J6 U  y    * 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
    * 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
. R. V' G7 d, X; A: O: }& H% D9 {    * 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
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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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" l. J: p# B4 d9 v% J& u Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
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7 x) O3 I! j* P1 s Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **