Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
! b% o! ]8 G: K# `2 F0 f" i" NCompetition No.  -           S10036270
3 n1 S# B5 B7 U4 f& l  ePosting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008
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Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
2 a: x' r+ ]& j7 C7 I$ QSalary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
Grade  -           08
Hours  -           35 per wk
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
This position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
Duties
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    * Develops,coordinates, and facilitates the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS), Camp fYrefly sexual minority youth outreach program
6 C: H* P  L7 W- X3 U6 F6 Z7 ^1 ~    * Coordinates Camp fYrefly's year-round educational programming, peer leadership training,and youth mentoring activities
    * Coordinates, develops and oversees the camp application, recruitment, and selection processes
) v6 f6 w, z, ?6 u' }" V. N    * Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers who support the delivery of Camp fYrefly's annual summer youth leadership retreat
    * Develops and solicits appropriate workshop and educational programming in consultation with a youth advisory committee and community stakeholders
/ n) [/ c1 M: Z5 x    * Liaises with the Assistant Director to set appropriate work priorities, action plans,and volunteer and program resource requirements
1 n4 b3 G5 n0 _0 e9 C$ f& C    * 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
7 C% I9 U6 D0 E    * 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
% ?( s& f" V5 d) b$ K3 l1 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

/ Z, Q. b4 ^  g$ w( ]5 dQualifications
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' Q& V6 `7 ^. g/ X4 O( k    * 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
    * 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
+ Q- E/ V4 V0 X2 q, j# m    * 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
8 Z' A& V7 U) \# ^& L3 G    * 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)
- d0 j3 K9 F- O    * 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.
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! A6 v' U1 i2 E: d7 N$ v6 K& f Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
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Edmonton, Alberta
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$ f  P% ~8 h9 ?. k& Q+ j' Q/ k# p5 H Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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