Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
  J& w; o  }" a) pCompetition No.  -           S10036270
  `! [- P) q" n& @7 M: iPosting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
% J1 ]! S/ c% e6 W+ V# |Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008
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* ~  d0 z( u+ x) aPosition Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
7 c9 W" h% i/ y9 @9 w5 a% DSalary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
' c1 j. d) Y. y& R3 {3 m0 pGrade  -           08
* A  x' G. {$ z% G$ U9 N3 kHours  -           35 per wk

7 l" R1 U3 D1 o; C3 L$ 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.
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( p* Z3 h2 W1 A    * Develops,coordinates, and facilitates the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS), Camp fYrefly sexual minority youth outreach program
/ C8 P' R  f8 I' G2 N# q    * 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
    * Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers who support the delivery of Camp fYrefly's annual summer youth leadership retreat
2 ?( ]7 V5 P  I" t    * Develops and solicits appropriate workshop and educational programming in consultation with a youth advisory committee and community stakeholders
" H" O% Y' L3 }4 x! W    * Liaises with the Assistant Director to set appropriate work priorities, action plans,and volunteer and program resource requirements
( h- F: u9 ]& c. o* v1 n    * Works with the Assistant Director to plan, deliver and evaluate fundraising activities and donor recognition programs
, ?" a0 k* N0 T/ l    * 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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5 d) u/ J$ I" L2 {" v4 A7 CQualifications
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' E, d; m. e1 _( x9 D9 Z) `    * 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
& v+ V% w7 T6 e    * Three to five years background experience in youth programming and/or community development with a particular emphasis on sexual minority youth
, s6 @( j* V1 k# J3 u    * Experience working with Aboriginal and ethnocultural communities an asset
2 R! W) {+ i/ M! `/ y9 T+ L    * 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
    * 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
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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
7-104 Educations North Building
/ U8 a9 J2 f7 v4 S2 p% p$ EUniversity of Alberta
% v+ f/ U4 ]  B$ S# K; oEdmonton, Alberta
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Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **