Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

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Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
Competition No.  -           S10036270
Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008

Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
Grade  -           08
Hours  -           35 per wk
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- R+ C) X' N6 ?0 U' }: K) A) C6 fThis 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.
7 M( s) J: O) A& CDuties

    * 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
* z8 s" ~# |/ i3 w5 U: Y% v    * 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
( A* L- a/ a7 M0 y0 y& V+ R    * Works with the Assistant Director to plan, deliver and evaluate fundraising activities and donor recognition programs
$ K, `  w: a- P8 K; C6 A    * 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
- Z# a$ ]  T0 G# g8 s, O4 _    * Develops and maintains relationships with local and national press and other relevant media
! j3 |( O; X' c    * 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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    * 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 R( }( N, o( K- g/ F: s    * Experience working with Aboriginal and ethnocultural communities an asset
    * Knowledge of violence and bullying prevention, harm reduction, and youth advocacy strategies
+ a! O) G7 E' w& f: K    * Demonstrated experience in the development of youth educational programming, community outreach, and conflict resolution skills
& _" Q- \4 ^+ i6 B2 g) T    * Knowledge and experience in fund development, volunteer management, proposal writing, and special event planning
. Q. ?7 p, e5 S* s; u7 Y  l" g  A    * 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

/ r: ?! U: |% u" C4 D' ?, hNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
* ^7 t, G% b' ?0 [3 `% E  E Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
" ~6 U, P9 T6 p% Q' K8 i9 J7-104 Educations North Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
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% k; t2 J6 A7 @) g** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **