Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
Competition No.  -           S10036270
2 F# d( V7 G( E. d) w# c% JPosting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008

Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
' `2 l; T$ f9 A  ^Salary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
Grade  -           08
Hours  -           35 per wk

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
9 Q  e* J0 w. ]3 aThis position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
' O, a& a& U% \- \: k' {9 ~* qDuties
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9 Z5 O/ B1 \- G6 E' T' Q  ^5 J    * 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
# |$ p3 x* D- o1 p" e% X# b    * Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers who support the delivery of Camp fYrefly's annual summer youth leadership retreat
: a) b+ Z- p) M0 Q( z    * Develops and solicits appropriate workshop and educational programming in consultation with a youth advisory committee and community stakeholders
! ?7 F* _6 V4 p& h9 [/ O    * 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
    * 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
& e2 Q) b- }/ [6 e8 {' Q& i    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
    * Develops and maintains relationships with local and national press and other relevant media
8 U0 c( Q' F8 r3 S7 G0 y    * Creates and delivers community-based presentations on camp-related research and evaluation results
; C% E3 T: J4 f0 o( ^' o8 n7 @    * Provides support and advice on emerging LGBTTQ youth needs and trends to Institute personnel and partner agencies
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+ z; T# ~% B" \. nQualifications

3 F" j: o6 a* F( d    * 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& V$ U  s) P0 n+ T    * Experience working with Aboriginal and ethnocultural communities an asset
    * Knowledge of violence and bullying prevention, harm reduction, and youth advocacy strategies
6 W( n: a4 j  r8 c9 }* E- [    * 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)
* t4 q( d1 J- V! e    * Excellent communication (oral and written) and analytical skills
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3 f1 \- J/ f1 E  f8 |1 g* vHow to Apply
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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
& [& c1 Y6 ?: Y# y Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
7-104 Educations North Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
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0 Z1 d, k; h6 o/ _) \3 Y Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **