Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
Competition No.  -           S10036270
% d1 X' e6 y* N# I: j6 C; {Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008

Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
Grade  -           08
Hours  -           35 per wk

. a3 S2 ?/ U$ |This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
: O. L5 e  t: s; ^. }! KThis position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
# V! K4 L0 P( h  U+ ]Duties

- B1 l$ M0 V6 T4 v& x  l    * 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
# |2 I# R/ Y! _, W    * 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
0 D6 N, O" p5 j9 ^" x$ ^1 V9 L    * Works with the Assistant Director to plan, deliver and evaluate fundraising activities and donor recognition programs
- Z) C# v# h# P# X% p- Q    * 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
' ]( m, t8 a% L4 I    * 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
4 ?% o3 p) _; ~& r5 z+ e4 O    * Provides support and advice on emerging LGBTTQ youth needs and trends to Institute personnel and partner agencies

Qualifications
  i8 v0 y( O1 W, @
* q9 z- t* _0 ]9 V5 i5 Z% k    * 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
: l* m7 @4 G* ^8 H4 X& V    * 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
3 X1 Q. l, N, M0 J" _. r    * Demonstrated skills in program/donor communication, development of information, education and communication material (including web-based documentation)
8 u3 g% U2 N9 b: s, q6 z    * Excellent communication (oral and written) and analytical skills

$ N: j6 T% |2 w0 l7 x: l/ W5 LHow to Apply
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/ T0 S4 x  I' N/ [- d7 j. [Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
, P$ Y) n0 {- e$ vApplications may be forwarded to:
8 j  \$ V: i6 r6 Q$ k5 L6 a Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
7-104 Educations North Building
University of Alberta
& b9 \2 B/ k! D: p; QEdmonton, Alberta
T6G 2G5
Fax  -           (780) 492-2024

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