Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
Competition No.  -           S10036270
; U6 a; [# Z9 J  n) k# r8 }Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008
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Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
! m& T4 h* M* j) I8 w4 `Salary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
% s; a5 {* k- |Grade  -           08
- i  {, O/ }! z/ ]0 D% O3 F  mHours  -           35 per wk
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5 K3 I* S8 H$ l, T( OThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
This position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
Duties
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+ M9 `& j  ]5 {. p$ |; G    * Develops,coordinates, and facilitates the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS), Camp fYrefly sexual minority youth outreach program
+ `: B, @& A7 ]0 D" P    * Coordinates Camp fYrefly's year-round educational programming, peer leadership training,and youth mentoring activities
& g  ^, ?/ L" w! h  X' Q4 a, h- A    * 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
, }4 ^0 p7 @  x% m0 t    * 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
* E5 {. U8 G% p6 J- r    * Serves as a resource person and liaises with the Assistant Director in budget planning
$ _, S' ~+ Y' a    * 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
' S3 J1 H8 S8 m2 W2 U    * Provides support and advice on emerging LGBTTQ youth needs and trends to Institute personnel and partner agencies

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
( |6 {3 d! n6 o* v    * Three to five years background experience in youth programming and/or community development with a particular emphasis on sexual minority youth
! _- Z5 i3 V+ Z7 O3 n    * Experience working with Aboriginal and ethnocultural communities an asset
2 l! h: \' f4 B) L! G    * 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
+ g9 P6 x- l* O& O0 ]7 S, [    * 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)
    * Excellent communication (oral and written) and analytical skills
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How to Apply
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% a8 ?- v, g7 O) zNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
0 ?5 w" l1 t/ x$ @8 K+ f  a. ^Applications may be forwarded to:
8 t+ _% u/ v$ ^5 @ Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
3 t+ O' x; j+ r/ j7-104 Educations North Building
  @: T4 ^7 |3 \0 h. ]University of Alberta
0 h1 w& \3 I1 QEdmonton, Alberta
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0 l7 T( p/ k/ a  P4 X' h, L Fax  -           (780) 492-2024

# Q& K$ ?- x# m' _' S** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **