Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
Competition No.  -           S10036270
Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
  D+ N" K! l- g! h$ O$ I# \3 m) xClosing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008

Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
Grade  -           08
: ~) S! N# F& DHours  -           35 per wk

( C9 o0 F) }' ~This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
! j5 _, }0 S2 C, L# }/ N& CThis position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
Duties

$ [. d# A8 G1 E3 ]& r" w    * 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
/ a: |* ~0 m  s. {9 o    * Works with the Assistant Director to plan, deliver and evaluate fundraising activities and donor recognition programs
5 h! S1 n3 u' l  v! y* O    * 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
# W5 H/ c- X; R% g7 h  c    * Creates and delivers community-based presentations on camp-related research and evaluation results
/ W" a( \2 f, c+ V    * Provides support and advice on emerging LGBTTQ youth needs and trends to Institute personnel and partner agencies
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) H' d0 S0 r: j8 A. ?/ iQualifications
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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
+ ^# g/ J* `- h# ]    * 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
9 p, T  e9 ?7 h+ A; F    * 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
# d9 Z: W& q- o; x4 n1 E( g/ J- m    * 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)
" f) c. u+ u! n9 h- \    * Excellent communication (oral and written) and analytical skills

How to Apply
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7 W! i- F& X+ E3 aNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
( O+ j  @6 S6 T$ B Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
7-104 Educations North Building
! t9 }2 [+ z  W! {  hUniversity of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
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2 A; L& @+ c! [1 w6 N Fax  -           (780) 492-2024

4 Q  I, b. f. R- x4 l** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **