Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
6 |" U- a5 g2 L/ q- L- C) yCompetition No.  -           S10036270
Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
; E2 s( B1 u* tClosing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008

: p  G* X! R% D/ A8 t& S8 P" WPosition Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
, m* @7 J! N0 J6 V1 R0 l8 ^Salary 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.
Duties

9 Y2 m  C. P$ }! \4 q3 ~    * Develops,coordinates, and facilitates the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS), Camp fYrefly sexual minority youth outreach program
- k+ ~5 q" J1 s1 \$ s' x( ?' ~    * 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
' ?3 |- m( ?  J; n$ A    * 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
' C: _4 o" k5 |& T+ s    * 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
* o( w, c2 S; V( l    * Provides a year-end activities report and program evaluation to the Assistant Director
. C' I5 j2 j) F    * Serves as a resource person and liaises with the Assistant Director in budget planning
    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
    * Develops and maintains relationships with local and national press and other relevant media
7 K* D2 I( I! `- F1 F( A1 D6 r    * 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

Qualifications
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, L! d- j2 B9 p6 E    * 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
    * Experience working with Aboriginal and ethnocultural communities an asset
    * Knowledge of violence and bullying prevention, harm reduction, and youth advocacy strategies
8 m, c$ p: H! v# d5 ?5 R( F# Z    * 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)
! k; y& j3 G5 F6 H7 _4 y7 _9 k    * Excellent communication (oral and written) and analytical skills

How to Apply
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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
7-104 Educations North Building
  z7 u4 P$ @9 m5 S3 e1 }' oUniversity of Alberta
2 K# Z/ j3 \1 z0 O# S; U4 F9 J! k2 \Edmonton, Alberta
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. {: [+ E. @; q, f# a" s Fax  -           (780) 492-2024

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