Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
Competition No.  -           S10036270
5 `  i6 E* {. dPosting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
6 k( v9 n1 }! R7 @: b; v0 DClosing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008
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  Q" a4 K( d8 I+ h+ Z# aPosition Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
" p4 ]( l  n! B; o6 e- bSalary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
Grade  -           08
& y2 F  N4 W3 UHours  -           35 per wk
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4 O) H0 g. [- @8 l" v4 w! D, eThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
& F+ Q6 V& R" _/ c, rThis position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
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    * Develops,coordinates, and facilitates the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS), Camp fYrefly sexual minority youth outreach program
    * Coordinates Camp fYrefly's year-round educational programming, peer leadership training,and youth mentoring activities
' K$ s( k4 Z3 f: B& ^" z8 d    * Coordinates, develops and oversees the camp application, recruitment, and selection processes
7 P5 Q; `5 \0 c) C, C% q# V/ f    * 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
; |3 {; }0 n& c+ l5 ~4 s1 G2 ?    * Liaises with the Assistant Director to set appropriate work priorities, action plans,and volunteer and program resource requirements
  f# g9 L- Z. P/ z    * Works with the Assistant Director to plan, deliver and evaluate fundraising activities and donor recognition programs
( b. y- Z4 f+ x2 e    * Provides a year-end activities report and program evaluation to the Assistant Director
4 T1 K* g4 Y( e5 W6 V# q    * Serves as a resource person and liaises with the Assistant Director in budget planning
. w" ^1 u* z! V. w' C    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
7 k0 j6 [+ v% g    * Develops and maintains relationships with local and national press and other relevant media
+ ~+ x" v8 U( m& v    * 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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: t& S" G7 N+ s3 F" G! N, T$ RQualifications
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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
    * Experience working with Aboriginal and ethnocultural communities an asset
6 T. n0 i6 s8 |    * 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
& C. o4 \/ [' m8 b/ W: g# J# l    * Knowledge and experience in fund development, volunteer management, proposal writing, and special event planning
' N6 M# K, M9 w8 s; H5 V& C( P* N    * 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
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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.
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Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
7-104 Educations North Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
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5 c+ R' o7 u, A6 J; q: [; j Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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; y. z+ U4 f. U  T3 Q1 N# `** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **