Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
& b& u0 K0 h% E. D0 b/ G9 j: DCompetition No.  -           S10036270
Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
1 l/ W( j0 ^/ a) e7 ]Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008

6 \' C; o2 A- Q  w/ IPosition Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
4 q/ s: n! ?1 l* b) w7 @Salary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
Grade  -           08
! }; G* y# W/ A- dHours  -           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.
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, Z6 m- V6 l3 n9 k    * Develops,coordinates, and facilitates the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS), Camp fYrefly sexual minority youth outreach program
: J/ L" r% W+ B, V' O4 m( 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
- @4 |8 m4 O) M7 Q    * 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
  o+ [$ {! n5 C+ M( _    * 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
    * 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
2 X" A6 B0 b, I+ B5 o  _    * 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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    * 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
& X! h0 R7 v- z- s- |, J( B    * 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)
; b! q$ D( Z% ~; U8 M& M2 b- |6 Y    * Excellent communication (oral and written) and analytical skills
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How to Apply
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( t) T% X# h- c& \  u2 g" KNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
. H% q: h( W$ s7 yApplications may be forwarded to:
0 G) H; ]  G" s Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
6 }# i" s' S5 {4 N6 K7-104 Educations North Building
University of Alberta
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+ F( B; W/ ?! L Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **