Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
Competition No.  -           S10036270
Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008
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8 y" N! b, h2 T$ U# C7 `- w  JPosition Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
' t0 y( g* X: tSalary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
Grade  -           08
Hours  -           35 per wk
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, |  s4 R4 C  M& s# j; jThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
  L  Y: K/ j5 [7 eThis position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
! c/ u- R: u$ [) i1 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
    * Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers who support the delivery of Camp fYrefly's annual summer youth leadership retreat
/ D# k" x2 |6 C' B# o+ O* X    * Develops and solicits appropriate workshop and educational programming in consultation with a youth advisory committee and community stakeholders
* J# o/ Y. B& \9 B' u    * Liaises with the Assistant Director to set appropriate work priorities, action plans,and volunteer and program resource requirements
! \: {. L' D/ a  d; T" w' r    * 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
% K/ b5 _8 I/ x* n8 W! z& X    * 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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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
! s) n8 v  q- f9 p+ x  L    * 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)
    * Excellent communication (oral and written) and analytical skills

How to Apply

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
: [5 U7 C, m' a0 Y2 Q1 f Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
7-104 Educations North Building
University of Alberta
2 K' N1 d( T! i- A4 oEdmonton, Alberta
T6G 2G5
Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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6 ~4 p# m/ P! |' C6 S** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **