Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
Competition No.  -           S10036270
Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
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9 }- h, J7 d% _% n9 m# MPosition Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
/ O' I% `. g+ u& C4 nSalary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
, n( O/ p7 W2 ?  I9 Y5 n3 o' kGrade  -           08
7 w; [( {; W+ v' ?5 D' CHours  -           35 per wk
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$ N( l8 V! R* X+ ?( a( w8 ZThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
( J1 L  ^. ^4 r3 y0 N, CThis position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
, z/ g1 X8 i2 @; c3 F) SDuties

    * 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
    * Develops and solicits appropriate workshop and educational programming in consultation with a youth advisory committee and community stakeholders
6 T1 }$ I8 @# ^& x    * 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
5 @/ {% Q4 s$ |9 Y" U    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
$ y. n2 }1 v& @' t    * 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
6 i* r# S& K# X) I1 Z    * Provides support and advice on emerging LGBTTQ youth needs and trends to Institute personnel and partner agencies
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Qualifications
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0 C5 A; [# W- }2 T: Y    * 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
$ f' X: R0 v% W% H+ |+ `$ d; X    * 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
    * 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
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How to Apply
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1 `, W" O+ l; o: \2 F+ ?Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
' g( H* m5 r# W  s: o% n Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
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5 Q6 r! o$ Z4 K5 Z  T9 l3 HUniversity of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
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4 R& T* Y) U* W- [/ L. G$ H1 o: F7 o Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **