Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
+ D  v# Z% P( p8 Y) w& Q8 a( gCompetition No.  -           S10036270
Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008

. C/ y9 b  E  o  [. m- f: K% }Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
# J' `9 M/ g) R* fSalary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
Grade  -           08
" e* V+ T6 t1 d6 ?$ a6 v# uHours  -           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.
, o- Z; A, O# \/ S; q% xDuties
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" V; a9 x0 F7 d. F( l    * Develops,coordinates, and facilitates the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS), Camp fYrefly sexual minority youth outreach program
  x* u9 [) N5 o! n    * Coordinates Camp fYrefly's year-round educational programming, peer leadership training,and youth mentoring activities
/ r+ n2 W: J; Q0 Z# a! J    * Coordinates, develops and oversees the camp application, recruitment, and selection processes
; \( k& K3 B& R5 `& A: g" l( ^    * 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
1 n" q1 V4 [+ B; E* l% ]! P% V# |    * Works with the Assistant Director to plan, deliver and evaluate fundraising activities and donor recognition programs
$ Y2 [; g' J3 Z6 ?    * Provides a year-end activities report and program evaluation to the Assistant Director
0 d  r" l' `* T- t. p    * 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
: j3 w1 Z( R8 Q; S    * Creates and delivers community-based presentations on camp-related research and evaluation results
- V' `! M( ~1 I4 F    * Provides support and advice on emerging LGBTTQ youth needs and trends to Institute personnel and partner agencies

Qualifications
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$ K3 X! K9 z( E7 S& 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
. [9 O% l3 c3 p( I1 i! x. f    * 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
$ m8 o7 m" P% T" C) h1 Y: l    * Demonstrated experience in the development of youth educational programming, community outreach, and conflict resolution skills
1 J* \  C9 R6 `' e7 K    * 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

7 C+ e, F/ v3 k9 WHow to Apply

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
1 n. o! y) G: x/ o+ W7-104 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. **