Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
+ S! _4 P7 X" X' c/ E' A" ~% F  F" B2 lCompetition No.  -           S10036270
' W+ F* o2 o+ hPosting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
8 A; c9 \, {3 s' x8 D9 h# k  PClosing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008
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Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
2 |2 ]5 u3 q: O1 X, T5 _; VSalary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
  a! b+ Y2 o- ]: J( H1 wGrade  -           08
6 q0 i! |) I/ ~8 i. O  f1 U/ wHours  -           35 per wk

This 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.
Duties

    * Develops,coordinates, and facilitates the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS), Camp fYrefly sexual minority youth outreach program
; F3 b6 c7 M8 p; Q9 ]    * 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
7 N& t6 B7 m2 c  Y    * Develops and solicits appropriate workshop and educational programming in consultation with a youth advisory committee and community stakeholders
% Z. t; r' Z  h9 L# Q6 B+ \) _! C    * 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
4 t+ o6 o8 a" i1 ^- r% ^5 Q# }; t    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
. ^- M3 |" _* H" D7 {" K5 Y5 f4 T7 _    * Develops and maintains relationships with local and national press and other relevant media
    * 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

: R5 X3 a7 S" d- ?- [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
    * Three to five years background experience in youth programming and/or community development with a particular emphasis on sexual minority youth
6 N/ w- Z+ z5 v2 F    * 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
+ R( b" z2 X* y; B$ V* W- n- N    * 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)
' \7 l; ?% P* w& U/ r- V6 c2 h' P    * Excellent communication (oral and written) and analytical skills

How to Apply

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
4 Y7 z' A4 l, Z6 J" m& p8 N9 O" Z Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
5 t  J. D: b9 N8 y& z0 W& V0 f7-104 Educations North Building
# ~/ s7 |4 I& I9 c6 MUniversity of Alberta
- G5 i2 g& q8 M. p9 CEdmonton, Alberta
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Fax  -           (780) 492-2024

( ^1 ~5 q8 U, W& i0 i9 ~- J** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **