Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
Competition No.  -           S10036270
4 T4 l; y4 o# M: g1 pPosting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
, j3 A. x9 p: d  A7 cClosing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008

6 Z8 L+ l. M7 {# P9 ePosition Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
2 o- `  r4 w/ e3 _$ B; s/ kSalary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
! x: Y% P4 I; M# T/ K, uGrade  -           08
Hours  -           35 per wk

2 b5 J) ^3 X" v! Z4 FThis 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
$ C8 Q& Y; C, s5 [9 u    * Coordinates Camp fYrefly's year-round educational programming, peer leadership training,and youth mentoring activities
4 M4 i) G( s7 R0 |; g    * Coordinates, develops and oversees the camp application, recruitment, and selection processes
$ b! E. b, R8 R7 w2 ]# G' h    * 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
; U3 p7 h6 w" ^" H/ E3 f( |$ G" R$ A% {    * 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
* ?( D8 d, u0 ]) m    * Serves as a resource person and liaises with the Assistant Director in budget planning
7 }6 ?1 k, ~2 l$ c( W1 |4 U( L    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
    * 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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    * 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
# |- g! p, V% }  n( C; g    * Knowledge of violence and bullying prevention, harm reduction, and youth advocacy strategies
# n1 X  {4 p  o- A    * 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 G. M$ a* U4 G0 m; l4 i5 J    * 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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How to Apply
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" k& H1 N, \9 C& k- w6 @+ ENote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
7-104 Educations North Building
University of Alberta
5 N3 Y, m: [: F8 N" s# fEdmonton, Alberta
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7 h7 s( z! k3 l6 Z1 i) Y. x! s Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **