Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
+ f6 Z- k, f0 v+ pCompetition No.  -           S10036270
Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
3 A& l- Z7 d7 o! h+ r6 B0 x' yClosing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008
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Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
! x! ]3 K$ s' c4 u! vSalary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
( B9 o: N3 F) E( U0 T" SGrade  -           08
Hours  -           35 per wk
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9 p$ m2 @  c1 J5 N0 z5 ?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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! u; G  \4 h7 ?. U) A5 e    * Develops,coordinates, and facilitates the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS), Camp fYrefly sexual minority youth outreach program
$ K7 h3 v6 r& L) Z! N8 g( T    * 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
+ G$ }+ ?5 a' c# M" b, h% v" H    * Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers who support the delivery of Camp fYrefly's annual summer youth leadership retreat
: \% X* z; u% ]: x4 K1 |    * Develops and solicits appropriate workshop and educational programming in consultation with a youth advisory committee and community stakeholders
7 S, D! a. n! d+ Q    * 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
1 {2 T+ Y9 u6 s9 O- k" W8 s    * 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
    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
    * Develops and maintains relationships with local and national press and other relevant media
$ D2 @8 o5 J- t6 Y  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
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Qualifications
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8 n- j7 J2 |6 B& e, o5 S6 G    * 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
    * 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
: S9 w6 Q! ]& P2 p. v0 k. \    * 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.
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Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
7-104 Educations North Building
University of Alberta
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+ f5 l0 p+ u* n! j& V( u9 X Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **