Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
Competition No.  -           S10036270
6 F, p- s6 n9 V' E3 U3 U: qPosting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008

Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
# f1 Y0 K! S6 d' R" H0 Z: i  n. ~) jSalary 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.
( [; Q9 `; u& fDuties

    * Develops,coordinates, and facilitates the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS), Camp fYrefly sexual minority youth outreach program
" e( e( f" Z" R8 t5 o: i# Y4 E    * Coordinates Camp fYrefly's year-round educational programming, peer leadership training,and youth mentoring activities
- n; L2 ^+ B, }/ T* e    * 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
$ }% G1 w, }" {% M  s/ p4 g    * 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
7 ~, j: ]* l( k! q, @7 W    * Works with the Assistant Director to plan, deliver and evaluate fundraising activities and donor recognition programs
* j; y2 U) }) b    * 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
* D/ B( o8 ^0 N+ ]+ X    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
6 @4 H8 y4 N, r% ~    * 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
    * Provides support and advice on emerging LGBTTQ youth needs and trends to Institute personnel and partner agencies

  Z: O) O" A3 ^Qualifications

    * 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
    * Three to five years background experience in youth programming and/or community development with a particular emphasis on sexual minority youth
' z+ s1 }% T) K* a( g    * Experience working with Aboriginal and ethnocultural communities an asset
; X. U& y) J( X+ Y    * 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
6 R: ?( T- @% v    * Demonstrated skills in program/donor communication, development of information, education and communication material (including web-based documentation)
9 ?& c2 m! l2 E    * Excellent communication (oral and written) and analytical skills

; j5 p; W% d8 t" D- i, v+ yHow to Apply

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
  X# L) A" S8 T; l1 q4 B5 @4 [. m( xApplications may be forwarded to:
Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
7-104 Educations North Building
University of Alberta
, p7 a0 }8 y- n( AEdmonton, Alberta
T6G 2G5
Fax  -           (780) 492-2024

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