Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
, {6 o+ R: `1 @) z; b5 `2 lCompetition No.  -           S10036270
Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008
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  \4 ?' u, ^( E) k' n5 GPosition Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
! q9 `2 |9 A1 E5 u3 n- _Salary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
" |  Y; J4 u  n7 K  j- M, hGrade  -           08
Hours  -           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.
1 t. X) ]) _; B7 ]7 QThis position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
Duties
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4 T' {( j) L/ L+ J; V# q8 d% V' D    * 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
+ d  d2 q: f8 }( F    * Coordinates, develops and oversees the camp application, recruitment, and selection processes
& }1 i4 a% U- {  @    * Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers who support the delivery of Camp fYrefly's annual summer youth leadership retreat
  m. P0 E. a# D- A& ]% Z" B    * 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
+ Y  u! m2 i& n" c    * Works with the Assistant Director to plan, deliver and evaluate fundraising activities and donor recognition programs
( T# n' ~" h( b3 b, a" n* P    * Provides a year-end activities report and program evaluation to the Assistant Director
% z6 v  |( D* _5 `    * Serves as a resource person and liaises with the Assistant Director in budget planning
8 \0 d6 }( p- h/ W    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
    * Develops and maintains relationships with local and national press and other relevant media
7 [  x3 J; U6 l7 `8 n    * Creates and delivers community-based presentations on camp-related research and evaluation results
7 O" P; t, w( D8 w    * Provides support and advice on emerging LGBTTQ youth needs and trends to Institute personnel and partner agencies
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Qualifications

& }8 S! H; p- I    * 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
    * Knowledge of violence and bullying prevention, harm reduction, and youth advocacy strategies
8 u3 F, ?0 c0 o: C0 c    * 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)
# y7 p" D/ G; N3 X7 a# i    * Excellent communication (oral and written) and analytical skills
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6 Z* x# z0 B+ d5 m2 nNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
7-104 Educations North Building
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Edmonton, Alberta
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** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **