Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
Competition No.  -           S10036270
" p- _9 w! M  T/ V8 ZPosting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
5 p  c$ C' B; B  Q$ R( tClosing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008

Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
4 i9 ?" `* k( W% _" F  O% ~Salary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
. u! |! g9 ]) Q+ x$ }- M( MGrade  -           08
Hours  -           35 per wk

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.
Duties
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    * 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
    * Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers who support the delivery of Camp fYrefly's annual summer youth leadership retreat
( j6 j' m  l0 G    * Develops and solicits appropriate workshop and educational programming in consultation with a youth advisory committee and community stakeholders
6 _/ ~6 m- ?3 o    * 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
    * 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
, V, W# O# ]8 }6 z& c    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
2 g0 G' D( V6 i& d    * Develops and maintains relationships with local and national press and other relevant media
1 J8 D5 r  H! g, N$ j    * Creates and delivers community-based presentations on camp-related research and evaluation results
2 j* _+ f1 S4 W. U% W9 q    * 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
. P+ l9 w, W7 I3 F' L    * Three to five years background experience in youth programming and/or community development with a particular emphasis on sexual minority youth
9 h' C* Y1 }: a2 Q0 u    * Experience working with Aboriginal and ethnocultural communities an asset
$ t2 s6 P  v8 S! [3 D    * 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
/ m- _$ p9 O! L: w' L    * 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
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How to Apply

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
) m6 R$ a+ J+ t8 F/ ]5 c/ s5 P7-104 Educations North Building
) ^, F# `9 v1 i! s5 ~University of Alberta
+ U- u) c. P! Y1 ]) _) lEdmonton, Alberta
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3 @3 \7 a7 B; [/ z2 z; D Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **