Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
5 U0 f$ Z2 R4 f& m! e9 E8 oCompetition No.  -           S10036270
Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
6 u7 y' J* `( iClosing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008

! k6 J& W1 b' T- Q! ^7 VPosition Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
" J- J! o8 e6 T' qSalary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
Grade  -           08
3 H2 s: s# J1 i$ d- RHours  -           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.
& T" A! f, H4 w4 ^+ |This position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
. ?5 B. |* v0 v/ X+ v; kDuties

    * Develops,coordinates, and facilitates the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS), Camp fYrefly sexual minority youth outreach program
: F! e5 [. E; ]+ N    * 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
1 q: f* C- r; e/ R# z2 D    * Develops and solicits appropriate workshop and educational programming in consultation with a youth advisory committee and community stakeholders
. U! V/ K" w% Y2 H* o    * Liaises with the Assistant Director to set appropriate work priorities, action plans,and volunteer and program resource requirements
  G7 j+ i; W' H+ Q1 m    * 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
3 b) E% ^  r* w    * 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
8 b( f9 D' o0 |( V- K: a    * Provides support and advice on emerging LGBTTQ youth needs and trends to Institute personnel and partner agencies

Qualifications
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    * 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
8 F" i2 p( d8 g& E    * Three to five years background experience in youth programming and/or community development with a particular emphasis on sexual minority youth
" M5 Q$ W% d; d    * Experience working with Aboriginal and ethnocultural communities an asset
    * Knowledge of violence and bullying prevention, harm reduction, and youth advocacy strategies
1 b& _1 Q2 {( [    * 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
8 H, p, t% l& _5 Z    * Demonstrated skills in program/donor communication, development of information, education and communication material (including web-based documentation)
% k- S& F* b) g/ ]: P1 f" H6 p    * Excellent communication (oral and written) and analytical skills
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/ w( \# @0 d: fHow to Apply
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3 F" {5 B) U; s" q1 X% bNote: 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
: Q$ E. o6 A  v' I. V$ s4 L8 sUniversity of Alberta
7 S5 a4 e6 X5 {$ gEdmonton, Alberta
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* m9 p' K$ I( l5 n' a Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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; b- E5 w5 n, ^: _9 t0 c$ d** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **