Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
" E) ?( }- C2 W  h5 P3 nCompetition No.  -           S10036270
Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
- z- I6 C, b, N+ ]3 {/ Q6 }Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008
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Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
Grade  -           08
Hours  -           35 per wk

3 G$ g: }8 m: x  L* r0 JThis 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
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5 E. C. D$ _& C/ x* l    * 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
7 I7 f: u( N  K    * Coordinates, develops and oversees the camp application, recruitment, and selection processes
9 l5 r/ e: s  B" {    * 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
& g# a0 G: S) ~. a    * 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
3 H+ @7 }3 `2 v) }  Z0 G# a; I" P    * 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
1 q5 Z0 c9 k* S7 R# a    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
% s1 k& T- s1 x6 D2 L5 N0 J, i    * 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
( x- l' j# Z; {  |- C    * Provides support and advice on emerging LGBTTQ youth needs and trends to Institute personnel and partner agencies

+ o+ |0 Z3 v/ C' F$ W3 `Qualifications

4 I& f! c8 h" Z' P    * 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
: O6 B; k; d! C    * 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
* a; T5 H9 r" }  l6 ?4 E7 {    * 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
: C+ H1 W* p0 L* B. S/ L9 l" b    * Knowledge and experience in fund development, volunteer management, proposal writing, and special event planning
! f, T% k* f6 a) P    * 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

2 X# }" V- \9 I$ VHow to Apply
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3 f. ^' \( n8 D# V+ D4 K6 ?Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
7 {6 h( A3 k# I6 sApplications may be forwarded to:
) J* z0 N9 ]5 ^$ [9 V2 N% t( E4 |) { Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
7-104 Educations North Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2G5
Fax  -           (780) 492-2024

** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **