Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
/ G7 K2 {; b0 u4 J6 q+ F5 }( BCompetition No.  -           S10036270
# @/ |9 y) p' e6 GPosting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
3 @8 b/ u. ?$ zClosing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008
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Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
4 P: |- v6 g) Y$ H2 K* h, ]% rSalary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
Grade  -           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

& b8 M7 j" A# Y6 x+ P    * Develops,coordinates, and facilitates the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS), Camp fYrefly sexual minority youth outreach program
3 M$ x9 P- S( L8 \6 V    * Coordinates Camp fYrefly's year-round educational programming, peer leadership training,and youth mentoring activities
* x8 `- z- y6 q" S* I) G  K    * Coordinates, develops and oversees the camp application, recruitment, and selection processes
  y# J! |0 _- M" l( b    * 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
    * Works with the Assistant Director to plan, deliver and evaluate fundraising activities and donor recognition programs
. v: p, p8 S/ `    * Provides a year-end activities report and program evaluation to the Assistant Director
- N4 e8 t: F" V. i1 |0 w! }    * Serves as a resource person and liaises with the Assistant Director in budget planning
# p' E3 l  `* w    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
+ q9 c* `8 n7 b. D    * Develops and maintains relationships with local and national press and other relevant media
! w3 S; x* `7 U    * 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
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( {1 {9 Q& h( _6 C  _- M  n: SQualifications
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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
# X. V1 Y- w2 l    * Three to five years background experience in youth programming and/or community development with a particular emphasis on sexual minority youth
/ W6 ]" s. G+ r  \4 q    * Experience working with Aboriginal and ethnocultural communities an asset
    * 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
    * 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

: p4 z4 z6 y$ KHow to Apply

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
1 G9 I5 c7 ?( U0 _6 }6 kApplications may be forwarded to:
Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
' L2 U7 k) e  d% F. X7-104 Educations North Building
University of Alberta
8 u+ s& c/ I: d) h$ v* qEdmonton, Alberta
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Fax  -           (780) 492-2024

** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **