Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
& Y7 E' d1 O0 }  S1 rCompetition No.  -           S10036270
4 Y& j% p) D2 U. b! y+ jPosting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
& S- ^# a2 ], [6 g1 V8 L* dClosing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008

Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
( |+ L/ a7 Y( M6 |Salary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
) B( i! M/ T8 i9 G$ e7 h  S4 mGrade  -           08
. R5 H+ J3 N: i: W5 X4 X( mHours  -           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.
This position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
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    * Develops,coordinates, and facilitates the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS), Camp fYrefly sexual minority youth outreach program
: a- W7 ~' Z7 r0 z7 U    * 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
$ g" O2 e1 t- M$ B8 [& @9 E    * 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
    * Provides a year-end activities report and program evaluation to the Assistant Director
+ X+ S* o; v: a: S) c5 C    * Serves as a resource person and liaises with the Assistant Director in budget planning
7 A$ ]8 R; o: q4 a/ A    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
" K! B7 @% s8 [7 s    * 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
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Qualifications
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! M7 l8 G3 z5 u- V& Y% q    * 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
/ m. {# w% H% n+ a+ E- n% U4 S: Y    * Experience working with Aboriginal and ethnocultural communities an asset
, I2 a% L! ~2 r2 F0 ?    * 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
5 O' S; w: n/ D    * 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

How to Apply

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
& X/ B5 n$ s, T, y- c+ `Applications may be forwarded to:
3 j+ P" Y7 b1 H4 _3 w Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
7-104 Educations North Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
9 p4 f; s1 S( C7 j3 V- QT6G 2G5
Fax  -           (780) 492-2024

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