Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
2 v7 i7 p! k2 E' o/ n9 f- iCompetition No.  -           S10036270
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Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008

Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
" p  {) X' F: @( dGrade  -           08
! E; k" l' M8 d) w. oHours  -           35 per wk

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
* G( A' \& t2 W2 HThis position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
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: q' [  u1 L4 j! n    * Develops,coordinates, and facilitates the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS), Camp fYrefly sexual minority youth outreach program
  p5 n9 f: A! m1 c$ W$ W% C( C    * Coordinates Camp fYrefly's year-round educational programming, peer leadership training,and youth mentoring activities
0 B! {+ @+ [: k3 n2 `    * Coordinates, develops and oversees the camp application, recruitment, and selection processes
/ e" ^) E" V* J" U& e    * Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers who support the delivery of Camp fYrefly's annual summer youth leadership retreat
* T! A. H/ p4 }6 q1 c- {" C$ T    * 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
    * Works with the Assistant Director to plan, deliver and evaluate fundraising activities and donor recognition programs
$ ~1 j5 [$ p8 l. `! {    * Provides a year-end activities report and program evaluation to the Assistant Director
) H' }# r9 \2 W- D! Y, ]    * Serves as a resource person and liaises with the Assistant Director in budget planning
6 S8 r! n8 L4 P# j' ~4 S5 d    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
6 p* `/ q2 Q; V- v) G7 H    * 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
- q9 ]; p7 s; R5 S    * Provides support and advice on emerging LGBTTQ youth needs and trends to Institute personnel and partner agencies

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
0 p9 V3 g% ?$ j# f# K1 ?    * Experience working with Aboriginal and ethnocultural communities an asset
# @( e, U7 }( I6 O) P    * 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
' U& n: W/ q' e+ o    * 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
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& U: d" W6 b" ^2 V. d2 INote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
+ ?8 Z: B3 D& W: J Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
7-104 Educations North Building
University of Alberta
7 b& o) [' O' L* x- a6 d% U5 yEdmonton, Alberta
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9 y, X* N( U) \! {% u7 d Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **