Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
  G$ Q* h3 A3 d& y. bCompetition No.  -           S10036270
* p2 R( v  {" n9 K$ kPosting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
9 D3 I- }$ l' l8 [4 T4 zClosing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008
5 T; }0 q! K3 {: |4 [3 D
' p1 T4 \( u6 A3 vPosition Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
Grade  -           08
Hours  -           35 per wk
. @, F" W5 }. N. l
- r) }9 ~6 B9 Y! n, R* l, eThis 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

    * 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
    * Coordinates, develops and oversees the camp application, recruitment, and selection processes
' R9 u6 ^) C- @4 y5 k" S    * Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers who support the delivery of Camp fYrefly's annual summer youth leadership retreat
3 f2 U8 t7 I3 M4 r( B% m- c! B2 L    * 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
  z6 C$ Y0 d& O0 z    * Works with the Assistant Director to plan, deliver and evaluate fundraising activities and donor recognition programs
+ z  G. a- r  G6 c    * 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
# H3 w' f: N( s    * 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
- d) X7 t# M( v0 A* p    * Provides support and advice on emerging LGBTTQ youth needs and trends to Institute personnel and partner agencies
! L; X: X, \: Y" R
. \1 s0 G# E3 @8 p: AQualifications

    * 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
" I; Q3 Y* W5 [8 @    * Experience working with Aboriginal and ethnocultural communities an asset
( d$ {) n% p5 K( z( [    * Knowledge of violence and bullying prevention, harm reduction, and youth advocacy strategies
7 }: g8 ?% D- U    * 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

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
- H- Q2 C! A* I  q* XApplications may be forwarded to:
Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
" W, X3 d! Z8 f6 i( ?3 d, z( P7 [7-104 Educations North Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2G5
. J' a+ E  Z5 ? Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
6 k: p/ S- }: G' O, B
** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **