Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
$ M9 i( M# B) F# J% \  r6 NCompetition No.  -           S10036270
+ W/ _8 v3 \* ]  @6 f7 aPosting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
  U9 {/ y5 _* g' C' _9 V  [3 X6 zClosing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008

Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
$ W* i( j' u( O8 l5 t0 K8 u3 }Salary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
+ J( T6 ^2 k6 l2 ^Grade  -           08
% z: x5 z: I& j: KHours  -           35 per wk

/ i* }  f$ B) G9 z# QThis 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.
% ~7 e9 v6 L0 c( n4 NDuties
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    * Develops,coordinates, and facilitates the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS), Camp fYrefly sexual minority youth outreach program
0 p  D' d' S/ z0 T7 @' T* w    * 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
    * Develops and solicits appropriate workshop and educational programming in consultation with a youth advisory committee and community stakeholders
. i- t! G: ?2 {; s4 S" g9 l    * Liaises with the Assistant Director to set appropriate work priorities, action plans,and volunteer and program resource requirements
# O/ j5 j" E' h# W8 J4 X8 v5 x3 M    * 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
! B0 K  ^9 s$ Q! n- s    * Serves as a resource person and liaises with the Assistant Director in budget planning
    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
    * 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
4 d# e  k% [8 V, P: O) v$ N3 s% v    * Provides support and advice on emerging LGBTTQ youth needs and trends to Institute personnel and partner agencies
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: y9 ?  M: X; t0 U; D7 qQualifications

    * 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 k; c1 a+ D' I    * Experience working with Aboriginal and ethnocultural communities an asset
    * Knowledge of violence and bullying prevention, harm reduction, and youth advocacy strategies
. f6 R5 m: n* z/ v' C- r    * 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
0 G& J$ G  f$ p! S    * 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

' D6 `5 G& T& L# ^How to Apply

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
+ w' R  N- O) ^" m4 x. `! U% i3 J* `Applications may be forwarded to:
$ m- `8 G& u: F' M8 E0 X Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
2 \4 r# G" A/ |3 [; z7-104 Educations North Building
6 Y6 H/ q" o! I' [2 G, ]University of Alberta
! }4 y$ C0 z# h& P0 {Edmonton, Alberta
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Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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2 O# a0 N  \2 m9 T  F+ s** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **