Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

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Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
& c! b8 L$ l, `$ d2 }, rCompetition No.  -           S10036270
Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008

Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
Grade  -           08
+ ?& ^% t* k6 a" H8 q, \, u) \Hours  -           35 per wk

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
This position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
Duties

    * 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
0 R1 j: w( G- D    * Coordinates, develops and oversees the camp application, recruitment, and selection processes
$ e4 u, R6 k$ z5 ~    * Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers who support the delivery of Camp fYrefly's annual summer youth leadership retreat
; x1 R, ~* i. Z( n" Q    * Develops and solicits appropriate workshop and educational programming in consultation with a youth advisory committee and community stakeholders
( n/ g9 I  T( ~. w" S+ Z- Q$ y    * Liaises with the Assistant Director to set appropriate work priorities, action plans,and volunteer and program resource requirements
8 K6 R. o6 U: P! g2 I    * 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
; _  I1 x' C/ i/ N    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
    * 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

' o" w+ i) ~0 @* H4 xQualifications

    * 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
- D( d- ~4 U, m5 F* F  p    * Knowledge of violence and bullying prevention, harm reduction, and youth advocacy strategies
% }7 G0 D2 I% |. ^    * Demonstrated experience in the development of youth educational programming, community outreach, and conflict resolution skills
$ t" v: g; A' r2 G  x7 I& m0 l7 C    * Knowledge and experience in fund development, volunteer management, proposal writing, and special event planning
. F( v) p6 k4 H2 t4 `    * 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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! j9 P5 b9 f, k8 F5 F8 @Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
: P; R: D# I6 D  k/ D* f6 P7-104 Educations North Building
University of Alberta
" D/ d' I( b  G* _) ^: REdmonton, Alberta
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0 w" c' F$ A' x8 a* Q Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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& d1 l/ n7 V+ X% M$ k** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **