Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
9 B5 e* S% D. lCompetition No.  -           S10036270
Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
) U7 f! _, y% k! mClosing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008

  b9 J# \2 _. wPosition Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
0 q! _$ X/ c* R: U# N  Y9 cSalary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
Grade  -           08
9 _8 [, k1 g! Q4 c+ y' THours  -           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.
0 ^- }6 Q  l# ~! bThis position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
Duties
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8 t, T/ A  W7 N- [: m    * Develops,coordinates, and facilitates the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS), Camp fYrefly sexual minority youth outreach program
6 a- V6 M1 t8 }* N) T    * 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
) w5 l, Y8 M( Q# k    * 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
8 Y( v% ]8 \! I. i    * 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
" [. D. g5 V+ j4 N    * 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
    * 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
    * 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
9 t7 _1 h  _$ D9 x* j7 y* 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
8 N8 A6 m, P& D$ D' r/ ^* Y    * 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
# S5 U! A) W# o! b8 S7 m- g0 z% R2 u    * Knowledge and experience in fund development, volunteer management, proposal writing, and special event planning
4 @) Z6 N) B0 v: B6 z    * Demonstrated skills in program/donor communication, development of information, education and communication material (including web-based documentation)
1 {! Z2 m7 w! [4 h/ o    * Excellent communication (oral and written) and analytical skills
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How to Apply
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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
1 C8 t! D# ~! f' E. yApplications may be forwarded to:
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
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** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **