Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
/ o7 d& C8 u& }* c9 k8 H& ]5 |5 GCompetition No.  -           S10036270
$ }* Y" U7 s5 z: b# K1 hPosting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008
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Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
2 o$ k8 C; D! ]( O, ]$ bSalary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
Grade  -           08
Hours  -           35 per wk
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0 I  L% U. N/ o' v& }+ D! oThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
9 N  z, X. R$ Q' G/ {) c) g* E/ B3 EThis position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
Duties

* x% V1 a" c6 K  V/ q/ X, n, a- [    * 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
, O% @: @# y& v* u& _3 {& }    * Coordinates, develops and oversees the camp application, recruitment, and selection processes
. \4 I! x) q' l$ s! C. o' F    * Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers who support the delivery of Camp fYrefly's annual summer youth leadership retreat
! r0 x2 \- `) V) E2 c    * 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
    * 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
& m& q9 U+ H9 p& y) \  j. S) W    * 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
    * Creates and delivers community-based presentations on camp-related research and evaluation results
+ w# M6 m  m. h    * Provides support and advice on emerging LGBTTQ youth needs and trends to Institute personnel and partner agencies
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6 H  o$ {. V  A; b( I" RQualifications
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/ }) P0 z" U7 \. _, H    * 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
4 P7 s+ j8 P+ M* l4 q( Y) B8 r    * 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
: D& W6 d3 I) U2 k6 k. f! y! v, r5 P    * 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
, c7 b/ o4 c% d    * 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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How to Apply

6 ?, y4 [  M: k& Y4 J! \- Y) MNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
  z$ A: I8 j4 ^' S5 ^5 Y; {Applications may be forwarded to:
/ }2 U* D) v4 A% |6 p) X- ]0 r. x" C Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
7-104 Educations North Building
University of Alberta
7 r9 L2 r  N6 A6 i0 A. UEdmonton, Alberta
T6G 2G5
  Q% C* ^* G/ J- a) ?% z& n Fax  -           (780) 492-2024

2 c( v& J4 v% Z2 }6 I2 C+ {** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **