Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
Competition No.  -           S10036270
Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008
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+ U0 R8 d. y* XPosition Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
9 U4 V" @7 L- Q7 e8 R1 {Salary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
Grade  -           08
Hours  -           35 per wk
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0 |: g6 `/ y2 w# i8 qThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
& R' `8 b4 ?: }9 s4 o3 A, ?8 V3 FThis position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
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9 ~$ ]8 w( o. U    * 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
+ }- l& x: b; X$ V1 ^: H6 z: k    * 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
% [" Z  T6 f# C# c: F+ g    * Develops and solicits appropriate workshop and educational programming in consultation with a youth advisory committee and community stakeholders
- l6 U( H9 e* b4 @; ?: O    * Liaises with the Assistant Director to set appropriate work priorities, action plans,and volunteer and program resource requirements
9 J0 a$ ]4 {+ Y5 F% U2 F    * Works with the Assistant Director to plan, deliver and evaluate fundraising activities and donor recognition programs
, R9 @6 a2 t+ P% L    * Provides a year-end activities report and program evaluation to the Assistant Director
! F/ ?7 X1 r$ i" U" u/ I3 {% q    * Serves as a resource person and liaises with the Assistant Director in budget planning
    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
# n: _- @" M7 r    * Develops and maintains relationships with local and national press and other relevant media
9 n! o. I; M7 M: o# i% I" }4 O    * Creates and delivers community-based presentations on camp-related research and evaluation results
    * Provides support and advice on emerging LGBTTQ youth needs and trends to Institute personnel and partner agencies
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Qualifications
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7 G! F. X& `9 P/ z1 L" H, S+ u    * 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
    * 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
& s" [2 W) r, P  g    * 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)
+ {6 _7 A0 b4 K& q. V    * Excellent communication (oral and written) and analytical skills

+ u1 T# j6 Q% `3 K, z/ {How to Apply
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7 V; G  u, N6 f6 h2 w* NNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
2 X8 I; p3 V6 u5 }Applications may be forwarded to:
Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
5 @3 w  {* y* z7-104 Educations North Building
University of Alberta
6 w' V2 u* Q5 d5 s7 r# KEdmonton, Alberta
T6G 2G5
Fax  -           (780) 492-2024

) d& z" c- J7 w# [0 _' K** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **