Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
Competition No.  -           S10036270
7 C# m5 n" L5 W' Y- C3 pPosting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008
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Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
2 G0 J  w( x" z: MSalary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
" Z0 E, D1 y" C1 H% HGrade  -           08
Hours  -           35 per wk
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) U$ s! W% B( }8 C* m9 n( q. QThis 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.
Duties
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    * Develops,coordinates, and facilitates the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS), Camp fYrefly sexual minority youth outreach program
; J. }5 z5 K2 v; S) \* s' _* 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
1 e& w- {6 T: Z2 Y    * 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
% d* v8 P! x' s! `/ @    * 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
  `1 k: s! r+ e% J$ V    * Serves as a resource person and liaises with the Assistant Director in budget planning
  x$ F, R8 w8 z0 N; \% x! G    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
    * Develops and maintains relationships with local and national press and other relevant media
7 X/ f5 Y. E' e- z8 C: l3 N    * 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

8 t0 R% S2 B% OQualifications
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    * 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
* }6 t4 K' x7 F- t3 g    * Experience working with Aboriginal and ethnocultural communities an asset
+ J% Y  S6 M0 n+ l  H    * Knowledge of violence and bullying prevention, harm reduction, and youth advocacy strategies
$ a. I. P* E2 m6 v( m" ~    * Demonstrated experience in the development of youth educational programming, community outreach, and conflict resolution skills
1 Q  Q, q8 c7 m; [6 T8 b6 p/ G    * 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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5 Z! K/ p& u4 o2 I' NHow to Apply

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
: M& B4 p3 U6 B+ m Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
: E& p& D" x2 C1 x: R5 @/ [7-104 Educations North Building
University of Alberta
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Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **