Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
) q  t. e/ i- [Competition No.  -           S10036270
2 {* \+ s( t+ v8 gPosting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008

Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
Grade  -           08
, {( s3 U- y) R( LHours  -           35 per wk
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; \/ s4 W  w4 c& MThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
6 ~$ {' j2 f8 R9 n+ QThis 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
8 I  r* ^* @" R: x3 w& E    * Coordinates Camp fYrefly's year-round educational programming, peer leadership training,and youth mentoring activities
$ ?$ N( W) J! b    * 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
5 Z  R3 c5 U: ?+ C7 \    * 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
5 E9 r- {7 g: N6 U" a7 m- n8 e    * Works with the Assistant Director to plan, deliver and evaluate fundraising activities and donor recognition programs
# F8 {. g/ F( ~1 G2 e6 g    * 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
% t* f7 f% _& `  R# I$ i    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
9 a! w% n: @$ E4 g  c2 |    * Develops and maintains relationships with local and national press and other relevant media
. L7 s. m0 V( _) E    * Creates and delivers community-based presentations on camp-related research and evaluation results
4 S$ D( U) W( x2 ~, L3 \/ X    * 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
    * Experience working with Aboriginal and ethnocultural communities an asset
: O. a% G/ Q$ C, N% b( e+ S# Q    * 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)
; l+ @! z% o% @0 f7 a+ M0 w- }    * Excellent communication (oral and written) and analytical skills

! t4 B# C* b1 n6 M3 tHow to Apply

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
7-104 Educations North Building
8 _! y2 N* c" a" r8 LUniversity of Alberta
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Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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1 z. t+ |, E" Q5 J7 S5 ]** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **