Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
Competition No.  -           S10036270
$ i. w3 w  q9 n. d9 a. `Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
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
* x: |( R" D- f+ W" t% e" d8 Y) \Hours  -           35 per wk

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
3 L$ W3 y8 z9 S% B/ x8 |This position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
Duties
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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
    * 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
    * Liaises with the Assistant Director to set appropriate work priorities, action plans,and volunteer and program resource requirements
+ A6 w3 `! w3 X3 l. ^# {    * Works with the Assistant Director to plan, deliver and evaluate fundraising activities and donor recognition programs
/ ~" r1 ]/ Z% A5 _7 \    * Provides a year-end activities report and program evaluation to the Assistant Director
4 u" m$ t8 z1 J! a& h3 B    * Serves as a resource person and liaises with the Assistant Director in budget planning
6 b) T9 M3 P! ~* I    * 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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& w" w; M2 t0 J8 VQualifications
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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
; V  \& ]6 s- ~& H$ o. S2 {) u* c    * Experience working with Aboriginal and ethnocultural communities an asset
    * 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
# |3 k+ o0 ]' P3 ?" n    * Knowledge and experience in fund development, volunteer management, proposal writing, and special event planning
1 A( D/ p5 R& ]    * 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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  c0 p+ R4 g" G8 NHow to Apply
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9 R* J, S6 U* Z1 ^Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
7-104 Educations North Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
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Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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