Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
Competition No.  -           S10036270
Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
2 N- j0 l+ U- K1 HClosing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008
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Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
8 L8 J4 `& S9 u& M3 ^3 @# xSalary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
4 m) s: \& h+ e2 HGrade  -           08
, |( v8 a  b3 b4 o  y- `/ cHours  -           35 per wk
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% C$ T$ F+ x! T, m5 ]This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
, v8 s* i; r+ K6 q$ a2 n; bThis position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
Duties
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9 V! R7 \/ X& U+ @) C: T    * Develops,coordinates, and facilitates the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS), Camp fYrefly sexual minority youth outreach program
$ @2 ^0 u6 w# P    * 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
! i* I* B* R6 V6 n# \. U! a3 |" o    * 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
0 w1 F7 Q" b& w+ Q5 S. A    * 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
2 h$ x: `8 P. ^. p- D    * Serves as a resource person and liaises with the Assistant Director in budget planning
    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
! h  J3 l! J1 T  z: K5 i; c    * Develops and maintains relationships with local and national press and other relevant media
/ k/ [7 l7 B0 J: c  \. T! R$ l) w    * 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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8 q6 P3 o' j, I' q4 xQualifications
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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
- F3 |+ e3 C6 w/ l: }4 k# {. }    * Experience working with Aboriginal and ethnocultural communities an asset
8 C4 A. K5 b) ]    * Knowledge of violence and bullying prevention, harm reduction, and youth advocacy strategies
# [% l! x' D* `; \1 U& ]( [    * 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
. S$ I0 D8 U, c    * Demonstrated skills in program/donor communication, development of information, education and communication material (including web-based documentation)
9 {3 b' h5 c- G& f  B  |    * Excellent communication (oral and written) and analytical skills
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How to Apply

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
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7-104 Educations North Building
. p9 m9 j2 n8 SUniversity of Alberta
, B% a5 x5 _% S) E2 M% \+ A) B9 BEdmonton, Alberta
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1 V6 e9 _& w! `5 `5 K0 \ Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **