Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
Competition No.  -           S10036270
* g. `) |3 N3 D3 p& ]& {  U. \Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
+ C3 O% C( |7 ^' U9 Y3 t9 [Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008

* E5 d4 z  ?, s7 j/ g8 ?$ m9 KPosition Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
; I5 w' g6 L1 x9 D$ F. W2 QSalary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
" @' R: {. R/ C# |Grade  -           08
. d! i. h+ z% zHours  -           35 per wk

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
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    * Develops,coordinates, and facilitates the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS), Camp fYrefly sexual minority youth outreach program
5 E$ I( s- o4 F* \" ?9 [7 h$ W9 Z    * 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
3 l% {9 |( u. u2 j    * Develops and solicits appropriate workshop and educational programming in consultation with a youth advisory committee and community stakeholders
6 H! F4 p7 I" l; p4 s2 B# J  h' k( u& z+ Z    * Liaises with the Assistant Director to set appropriate work priorities, action plans,and volunteer and program resource requirements
; _1 J2 v, G( M$ g) p    * 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
; L( E( P( N" B) x) Y2 ~4 ~    * Serves as a resource person and liaises with the Assistant Director in budget planning
- x/ [& [0 [$ N1 p    * 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

6 h9 ~0 }) b* D* k& D0 t, G: dQualifications
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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
" A  Q; ~- I+ s4 x. O+ \+ \  W8 |    * Three to five years background experience in youth programming and/or community development with a particular emphasis on sexual minority youth
( p  a2 N2 W; E" Z' R# |    * Experience working with Aboriginal and ethnocultural communities an asset
0 o* {9 C$ O5 Y* V    * Knowledge of violence and bullying prevention, harm reduction, and youth advocacy strategies
3 t9 U1 ~6 Q9 {, [    * 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
( {8 V% T4 q- }" W, ^) B    * 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
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Note: 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
1 r3 b: i1 _- n" b: y  h7-104 Educations North Building
  d& B1 V7 W5 R+ f1 yUniversity of Alberta
6 z6 Q( Y" T) q! f1 Z# w6 v5 g! m: lEdmonton, Alberta
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8 u5 u7 F; h9 |) B* P' h, @ Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **