Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
Competition No.  -           S10036270
) X' y% A3 m" _Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
3 O) V9 O; Q& K- SClosing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008

Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
( B: y+ _( i( d8 ]) l8 RGrade  -           08
" W) F* ]7 l# v/ ?6 nHours  -           35 per wk
, _( t9 Y* }& ~( k6 A; }
7 @4 L5 s: m, N( H3 x3 sThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
; d! J: Z" j2 j5 A9 S  j9 EThis position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
8 h2 x9 f6 ~: T# xDuties

    * 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
: g6 X; ]$ Y0 B( l' C    * Coordinates, develops and oversees the camp application, recruitment, and selection processes
$ K% l6 s7 d. I9 n! l5 q2 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
1 Q% c. |( I6 s    * Liaises with the Assistant Director to set appropriate work priorities, action plans,and volunteer and program resource requirements
    * Works with the Assistant Director to plan, deliver and evaluate fundraising activities and donor recognition programs
" N& ^: ?' l: W, m  Z5 H    * Provides a year-end activities report and program evaluation to the Assistant Director
; g) u) N9 f! z; M$ f" m    * Serves as a resource person and liaises with the Assistant Director in budget planning
5 v0 j6 R2 Y% l5 X    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
$ x% H2 E! o$ o  P) C& Z$ f" L    * 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
. R2 f, R, L/ u" R9 V. D
% k; k7 D0 `4 Y8 f& D' \Qualifications

    * 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
" b1 p/ g- q' i& K    * Three to five years background experience in youth programming and/or community development with a particular emphasis on sexual minority youth
6 G2 R! q/ x; `# d$ }6 }* Z    * Experience working with Aboriginal and ethnocultural communities an asset
" K# n5 j5 V- f) _  ^    * 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
+ R9 Q( K) z+ g1 o0 r    * 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
' P& h* ]  z( z3 m! B6 `4 i
$ ?0 C1 n+ R( I& JHow to Apply

, T- i2 C" T; |. e. O7 K3 J+ }: ?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
0 z; [3 L7 b; x9 E4 [7-104 Educations North Building
+ `1 S! R' e  ~. E7 I: ~5 KUniversity of Alberta
# x, r& g* I7 SEdmonton, Alberta
T6G 2G5
Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
/ V9 c8 i, s0 y- K( z  P) H% V
** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **