Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
Competition No.  -           S10036270
6 @3 ]: Z. A/ \: E1 H- ^9 J7 `2 f3 DPosting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008

0 t% b* Q& N8 r; Q( R3 m8 YPosition Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
Grade  -           08
Hours  -           35 per wk

8 X' v8 A" R0 z. e8 lThis 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.
. o) N' r$ J6 \, u9 ^# bDuties
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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
    * 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
. m2 `+ S5 g, j9 \5 y: U    * Develops and solicits appropriate workshop and educational programming in consultation with a youth advisory committee and community stakeholders
4 o7 d) s* @, G/ d' m! J+ u    * Liaises with the Assistant Director to set appropriate work priorities, action plans,and volunteer and program resource requirements
( j! K/ b$ e9 C) i    * Works with the Assistant Director to plan, deliver and evaluate fundraising activities and donor recognition programs
$ \% T$ a  \1 _  V    * Provides a year-end activities report and program evaluation to the Assistant Director
  x, P6 E* @, r5 G    * Serves as a resource person and liaises with the Assistant Director in budget planning
    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
    * Develops and maintains relationships with local and national press and other relevant media
$ D7 W, ~! O1 m: E    * Creates and delivers community-based presentations on camp-related research and evaluation results
! T! o- t1 T+ O5 a    * Provides support and advice on emerging LGBTTQ youth needs and trends to Institute personnel and partner agencies
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1 c3 y2 N" z+ A- Z( wQualifications

    * 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
0 A# t1 ?4 D/ Z) D$ [7 {; j    * 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
    * 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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) x: i1 d3 ~7 l3 wHow to Apply
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  T' ~8 S2 q7 a% n( {+ X2 TNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
0 p1 W+ d) r7 W. j0 K Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
7-104 Educations North Building
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Edmonton, Alberta
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Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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) X( D: C+ v6 }! G5 b0 H+ S** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **