Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
, a& |+ g" a; \Competition No.  -           S10036270
/ \8 y( [) |+ E7 F- ~- c* A8 XPosting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008
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Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
, S7 W" l8 g" E0 k3 QSalary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
Grade  -           08
5 n/ W4 I% C6 E9 N% u" iHours  -           35 per wk
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
9 W) n4 d- ~  vThis position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
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! R* S( s. ^+ G# Z+ D, H  ?    * Develops,coordinates, and facilitates the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS), Camp fYrefly sexual minority youth outreach program
    * Coordinates Camp fYrefly's year-round educational programming, peer leadership training,and youth mentoring activities
    * Coordinates, develops and oversees the camp application, recruitment, and selection processes
, G; ^  @" G1 n, h2 W7 D    * Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers who support the delivery of Camp fYrefly's annual summer youth leadership retreat
% f+ y* m" g0 x: m  C    * Develops and solicits appropriate workshop and educational programming in consultation with a youth advisory committee and community stakeholders
5 w& x/ ?) G+ S+ t' Z) }2 f    * Liaises with the Assistant Director to set appropriate work priorities, action plans,and volunteer and program resource requirements
    * Works with the Assistant Director to plan, deliver and evaluate fundraising activities and donor recognition programs
    * Provides a year-end activities report and program evaluation to the Assistant Director
    * Serves as a resource person and liaises with the Assistant Director in budget planning
    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
    * Develops and maintains relationships with local and national press and other relevant media
3 p. k" v+ G. _) q" r$ w+ g    * 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
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+ Z3 Q/ W5 b: Y. Y6 t0 F    * 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
5 v7 [- d3 t4 ^2 W1 [" P3 E- b    * Experience working with Aboriginal and ethnocultural communities an asset
    * Knowledge of violence and bullying prevention, harm reduction, and youth advocacy strategies
+ O  Q! S6 k+ Y8 o- u8 S" V    * Demonstrated experience in the development of youth educational programming, community outreach, and conflict resolution skills
    * Knowledge and experience in fund development, volunteer management, proposal writing, and special event planning
& a) @/ h0 t, j    * 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

5 E7 j9 Y! Q8 |4 @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:
4 h% E  w6 k3 X5 u  f* J5 Z5 h Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
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5 ]2 \5 ]- U9 x6 w6 HUniversity of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
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4 H  Q* n1 n. X3 P, d Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **