Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
1 j. Y# g/ J0 i! ^3 p$ UCompetition No.  -           S10036270
Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008
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Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
+ L3 X! N* q0 K) y  cGrade  -           08
Hours  -           35 per wk
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
( w! p) [; R3 e! eThis position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
Duties
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" r# r. C7 S( s; ?0 T6 g    * Develops,coordinates, and facilitates the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS), Camp fYrefly sexual minority youth outreach program
+ ]$ a$ a( g9 k6 D8 N( h# z/ i0 e( Z    * 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
    * Develops and solicits appropriate workshop and educational programming in consultation with a youth advisory committee and community stakeholders
- v# |6 ^3 H1 r    * Liaises with the Assistant Director to set appropriate work priorities, action plans,and volunteer and program resource requirements
4 `% t, l- f) \4 H! _* h* h/ y    * 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
2 }# m! c8 K: O, t8 F    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
. O+ Q7 ]- v8 z1 t    * Develops and maintains relationships with local and national press and other relevant media
  ]  h6 ^9 q7 l3 L  i& q    * Creates and delivers community-based presentations on camp-related research and evaluation results
& z* J* z2 d; z6 V5 N    * Provides support and advice on emerging LGBTTQ youth needs and trends to Institute personnel and partner agencies
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Qualifications

    * 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
# V: E. T7 \" s* [" g* c/ A; b    * 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
    * Knowledge of violence and bullying prevention, harm reduction, and youth advocacy strategies
1 E' L" k' ^2 y- C( d) f: n    * Demonstrated experience in the development of youth educational programming, community outreach, and conflict resolution skills
3 z3 [4 Q9 W: W) D! |* v; U    * Knowledge and experience in fund development, volunteer management, proposal writing, and special event planning
* ^0 r0 Z6 l1 u8 h2 i    * Demonstrated skills in program/donor communication, development of information, education and communication material (including web-based documentation)
- m. b1 [( z1 D) H    * Excellent communication (oral and written) and analytical skills
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# h; w" |3 C/ q; w5 ]! MHow 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:
* \) \; |! \2 i" K6 |$ o Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
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1 E; m! F9 x* p* d% m' {  IUniversity of Alberta
% H' P( D( c1 [5 ^! z; YEdmonton, Alberta
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Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **