Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
1 r' o% ]9 ?4 P4 v, `, c: ^Competition No.  -           S10036270
: n) E( z* _& L  E9 RPosting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
& Z- e; E# J/ _+ YClosing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008

Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
7 W( ?" N! D/ F$ u* a5 t$ H( YGrade  -           08
Hours  -           35 per wk

1 h# ~8 {4 W0 P  MThis 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
    * Coordinates Camp fYrefly's year-round educational programming, peer leadership training,and youth mentoring activities
6 R$ G# A2 a9 j- n7 d; s. n    * 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
( G+ n7 S0 g1 B$ p2 r    * Develops and solicits appropriate workshop and educational programming in consultation with a youth advisory committee and community stakeholders
" C9 l& Y( h* \! Q2 s4 I3 G    * 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
. I( j" B9 x) O  V: ~    * Provides a year-end activities report and program evaluation to the Assistant Director
# D9 ^! t6 {; w& @7 v) ?( g" d, x    * 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
    * Provides support and advice on emerging LGBTTQ youth needs and trends to Institute personnel and partner agencies
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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
4 [. f, L, T' o    * Experience working with Aboriginal and ethnocultural communities an asset
    * Knowledge of violence and bullying prevention, harm reduction, and youth advocacy strategies
" @4 E7 @# C  e2 H    * Demonstrated experience in the development of youth educational programming, community outreach, and conflict resolution skills
- Z/ N  M, E) v1 e    * Knowledge and experience in fund development, volunteer management, proposal writing, and special event planning
# O, w* z; ^9 ^4 D! N    * 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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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:
Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
+ ^2 U1 h3 C* C$ j" s7-104 Educations North Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
7 I% P& X- ~' Q: cT6G 2G5
" a6 {. a  {. P0 z* Z Fax  -           (780) 492-2024

8 ]1 G0 Q1 V1 s# j** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **