Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
Competition No.  -           S10036270
. |, x" p( `. L% E: [Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
7 y, h9 a, ~' p# |2 cClosing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008

Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
, b8 G3 \2 ~: H/ t9 M6 V2 v) k, ^Grade  -           08
2 y. o* k# Q" L' Z5 C, `Hours  -           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.
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# K! j4 l6 t4 w# k1 n' [  q    * 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+ e2 K0 ]0 V2 w    * Coordinates, develops and oversees the camp application, recruitment, and selection processes
$ p9 O7 A/ p4 H( u2 t; i) f    * Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers who support the delivery of Camp fYrefly's annual summer youth leadership retreat
. x# P) z- V5 g  J( R! ?# m    * 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
    * 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
% z( b2 g! R2 h, \    * Provides support and advice on emerging LGBTTQ youth needs and trends to Institute personnel and partner agencies
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. {4 }- y" N5 ^& ~" o; nQualifications
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    * 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
    * Experience working with Aboriginal and ethnocultural communities an asset
    * Knowledge of violence and bullying prevention, harm reduction, and youth advocacy strategies
, C# m+ a. G2 n, g9 L8 l5 Z, e% m" I    * Demonstrated experience in the development of youth educational programming, community outreach, and conflict resolution skills
9 }/ K* B5 `! s) c+ ?    * 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)
# c1 w9 Z2 Q6 c% t8 k& e& l    * Excellent communication (oral and written) and analytical skills
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How to Apply

1 n( a/ P. `! ^! c% A- Q% lNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
5 Y& e4 r6 B& F0 G. S! \" ]9 vApplications may be forwarded to:
Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
$ l8 O* `  \; V! C1 Q" h7-104 Educations North Building
" c* P: `+ p% ~% M* S1 l* a( ?University of Alberta
$ m6 p, h5 j8 R7 T( b; {Edmonton, Alberta
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# q) a' W7 n) E' F% F* `8 T8 W  c* r3 R Fax  -           (780) 492-2024

8 c- |2 c( a( n5 l** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **