Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
Competition No.  -           S10036270
Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008
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5 `0 G3 E& u: l; y: |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.
8 k$ u( w7 c6 f1 U0 j, n/ |$ JThis 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
% q! O1 z$ _* P/ D  W    * Coordinates, develops and oversees the camp application, recruitment, and selection processes
4 @) M" A4 q2 O+ ]- i4 g$ [: K) @    * 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
; L3 I# W& j% V2 N" p% K    * 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
    * Provides support and advice on emerging LGBTTQ youth needs and trends to Institute personnel and partner agencies

Qualifications
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7 j( B" L6 C) Y' S8 W    * 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
3 m7 v9 Z  @' h* M( H    * Three to five years background experience in youth programming and/or community development with a particular emphasis on sexual minority youth
1 e$ q  g* K1 ^' \    * Experience working with Aboriginal and ethnocultural communities an asset
& E2 a' o7 {: y  s' X# |' p    * Knowledge of violence and bullying prevention, harm reduction, and youth advocacy strategies
% x4 T" @0 ?: h9 A% S& d3 [    * 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
6 y4 @& k4 f# Y    * Demonstrated skills in program/donor communication, development of information, education and communication material (including web-based documentation)
/ l# a7 h7 Z! N8 p4 q! g9 C    * Excellent communication (oral and written) and analytical skills
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How to Apply

" I. x* U% U+ D* I5 [Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
4 i  z- }5 A+ P2 ]" u5 C$ |Applications may be forwarded to:
Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
7-104 Educations North Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
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, e9 U) K' W6 |. F  _ Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **