Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
3 r  d4 ]/ K' v5 {Competition No.  -           S10036270
Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
% V# h+ C4 N+ b) O) t* UClosing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008

Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
Grade  -           08
Hours  -           35 per wk

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
4 _0 W  `, i: ^& {) A; v  y: E, r$ XThis position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
Duties

    * Develops,coordinates, and facilitates the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS), Camp fYrefly sexual minority youth outreach program
+ d6 G/ V' p$ z    * Coordinates Camp fYrefly's year-round educational programming, peer leadership training,and youth mentoring activities
) L2 o  z# y2 ?. x9 m- h    * 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
    * Serves as a resource person and liaises with the Assistant Director in budget planning
9 f+ ^. U& y, R    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
" D4 g# l. F2 R4 \  P; s    * Develops and maintains relationships with local and national press and other relevant media
4 k+ x) f$ ]) l8 x- F4 }    * Creates and delivers community-based presentations on camp-related research and evaluation results
- {8 ?' G/ s) i# Q! [/ X# m- l    * Provides support and advice on emerging LGBTTQ youth needs and trends to Institute personnel and partner agencies

Qualifications

    * 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
- \  K- T% h, h& }+ ~0 l7 }    * Three to five years background experience in youth programming and/or community development with a particular emphasis on sexual minority youth
+ n7 ^  _0 \: D7 K+ S; E3 k    * 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
4 C- `+ ~# O( {' K3 N; l% d    * Knowledge and experience in fund development, volunteer management, proposal writing, and special event planning
3 ]; I) {, u; F2 \) p/ i    * 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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3 B* X" d' e$ K1 Z' k1 {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:
" {! W9 P" q# x' @5 d5 M Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
- D5 q2 V% a$ K7-104 Educations North Building
$ H/ H. A7 l& U9 DUniversity of Alberta
% C+ z% X( ^/ W/ G/ BEdmonton, Alberta
T6G 2G5
Fax  -           (780) 492-2024

: U- K8 f- d* p** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **