Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
Competition No.  -           S10036270
  I$ ^3 u! _) N4 m8 l2 \Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008
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6 S1 a- E( X% J! fPosition Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
" e8 ^3 T$ E: V, ]7 C1 \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.
; l1 X; h* u  u* D3 CThis position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
  n. G: U& X. Z& MDuties
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6 V3 J8 o! }  M% D    * 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
  q7 \; w& 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
    * Develops and solicits appropriate workshop and educational programming in consultation with a youth advisory committee and community stakeholders
, }  E# T- j' ~* @    * Liaises with the Assistant Director to set appropriate work priorities, action plans,and volunteer and program resource requirements
. A  G( x. `' Q' K5 f6 C    * Works with the Assistant Director to plan, deliver and evaluate fundraising activities and donor recognition programs
7 n8 X2 r! M! o/ ]    * Provides a year-end activities report and program evaluation to the Assistant Director
4 H7 `, M& S1 ~+ B2 c- N    * 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
  V6 d9 m( L/ g7 T6 Q8 r' f- A    * 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

# B0 M0 t% q( AQualifications
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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
( B, ?* |, F. L' A' B- q/ 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
$ h. P% Z' v0 I+ ]* @) J    * Demonstrated experience in the development of youth educational programming, community outreach, and conflict resolution skills
( ?; P; k1 z' g& @. y2 ]    * Knowledge and experience in fund development, volunteer management, proposal writing, and special event planning
$ j6 B6 F% a8 V8 B9 x) j    * Demonstrated skills in program/donor communication, development of information, education and communication material (including web-based documentation)
; Q/ o% B- m! Y) W1 H    * Excellent communication (oral and written) and analytical skills

How to Apply

9 c/ {+ \% |$ |. n5 i/ mNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
8 h: E% \0 t! h Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
7-104 Educations North Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2G5
Fax  -           (780) 492-2024

** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **