Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
Competition No.  -           S10036270
) ^- c" n0 x0 |Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008
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% K7 H" a) a3 n' C/ W& \Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
% k) j) R+ x. ~/ j- ]* b+ CSalary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
+ P% }; l  b$ _; V9 BGrade  -           08
+ N* u' g' E- U$ mHours  -           35 per wk

" R$ ?: n4 B4 v& ~6 A# T' _2 V6 k! ^4 JThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
/ I% ?; A7 G  J7 U6 iThis position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
Duties
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# }, G8 H! c# k1 o$ D+ b0 f    * 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
- i( P2 b) h7 ^) N- ]% F* V) v1 v    * 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
0 h) A) a* h% n6 a* O/ O/ m7 f/ B0 s    * Develops and maintains relationships with local and national press and other relevant media
0 M! L* P' `( Q& @; g( [    * Creates and delivers community-based presentations on camp-related research and evaluation results
* ]! K! ~6 q( S+ W2 v& J    * Provides support and advice on emerging LGBTTQ youth needs and trends to Institute personnel and partner agencies

. |) A; z0 j! }) i8 I; \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
; `1 ~2 B6 w9 Q/ l' k/ m    * Three to five years background experience in youth programming and/or community development with a particular emphasis on sexual minority youth
# t4 D" x! i% t% H& n0 J. w    * 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
    * 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)
# m5 N8 V. H& x    * Excellent communication (oral and written) and analytical skills
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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:
  S+ C# ^! z+ p  x* s, W2 o, k Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
7-104 Educations North Building
3 M6 J4 x2 ]: M: ^( XUniversity of Alberta
" [: z; E& `! P$ rEdmonton, Alberta
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% R0 P+ u3 \# M2 `* c) _ Fax  -           (780) 492-2024

4 O6 g& }/ ~! @% B$ j7 r** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **