Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
6 `( q& q3 ~- A) f" R' ^3 T/ gCompetition No.  -           S10036270
Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008

Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
$ C' @% V* Q# g* ZSalary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
/ m0 U9 |5 ?  R# g1 jGrade  -           08
/ T! L; E7 }( w* {) G9 zHours  -           35 per wk
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
2 z1 f+ k8 w9 l9 c+ G( zThis position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
+ j2 [+ |0 H# P8 XDuties
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    * Develops,coordinates, and facilitates the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS), Camp fYrefly sexual minority youth outreach program
4 A  H/ |1 b# |. q. ~) C$ j+ d    * 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
! z) \0 |# z  e    * Develops and solicits appropriate workshop and educational programming in consultation with a youth advisory committee and community stakeholders
+ [  l1 n1 i; v9 U" T- A. u/ g0 \+ ]9 U6 }% u    * 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
    * 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
( Y" ~4 [1 {2 H5 E" h# @    * Provides support and advice on emerging LGBTTQ youth needs and trends to Institute personnel and partner agencies

+ O. ?* d4 b8 o; \/ Z4 eQualifications

    * 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
2 R' D7 D0 c+ Z, z) p) @    * Three to five years background experience in youth programming and/or community development with a particular emphasis on sexual minority youth
    * Experience working with Aboriginal and ethnocultural communities an asset
- K) ?" o! ]; t' F7 O0 P7 X4 e- T    * 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
& G- e2 h* F% U+ A$ C) [% C8 L( D    * Knowledge and experience in fund development, volunteer management, proposal writing, and special event planning
. V+ X1 S3 K' Y5 j& A7 m    * 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

) S  X( C6 l6 h) l( S6 J0 ?+ `8 i6 \How to Apply
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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
% y' b' B6 @3 ^# g0 q4 h3 jApplications may be forwarded to:
$ l: l4 o5 Y4 i% J. |  p5 } Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
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University of Alberta
% @0 S. _9 N- p/ N/ z7 u& ]Edmonton, Alberta
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Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **