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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Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
; \+ |- ^+ O8 P. A, a7 |- HSalary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
3 P, m4 X3 D* e. Z! ?% a8 UGrade  -           08
Hours  -           35 per wk
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$ s0 \0 F3 J' K1 P. E' x2 e# wThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
5 M, ]. x; L( a4 ]$ x3 h: OThis position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
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7 b, q4 ^% K( |& N8 Y2 B    * 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
5 M; u; ^" g6 S- x2 ^1 [' T8 b    * Coordinates, develops and oversees the camp application, recruitment, and selection processes
- u" z" T" u3 r: _; ~    * 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
    * Liaises with the Assistant Director to set appropriate work priorities, action plans,and volunteer and program resource requirements
  |& |( C8 _# \  ?0 Y' M8 l  b    * 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
! w; M1 e8 a* H, @    * Serves as a resource person and liaises with the Assistant Director in budget planning
  G/ O2 A" m  [7 t' B, U    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
5 O* ]  l4 j0 p! A$ K! X$ B4 p    * Develops and maintains relationships with local and national press and other relevant media
  m# S( y+ X! x+ P! N$ Y- ^    * Creates and delivers community-based presentations on camp-related research and evaluation results
, q5 b; `0 C9 g* b6 w    * Provides support and advice on emerging LGBTTQ youth needs and trends to Institute personnel and partner agencies
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; B$ f' s  {  R: V5 `& s7 vQualifications

    * 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
. w5 I* |+ k7 Y7 k; ~' F( o    * 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
" I' [) P0 Q) c+ C: m0 v, s' I    * Knowledge and experience in fund development, volunteer management, proposal writing, and special event planning
) f6 G* [5 h0 A    * 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

How to Apply

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
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University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
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Fax  -           (780) 492-2024

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