Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
3 t9 p& w0 p0 w) gCompetition No.  -           S10036270
Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008

Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
) c/ I! z) F& }5 o3 u1 m3 n/ w4 aSalary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
Grade  -           08
+ ~# S0 |% g1 \" z: PHours  -           35 per wk
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* m. p  z/ O8 wThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
, G! Y- e/ O7 \+ Z6 l0 H1 `- d+ J# wThis position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
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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 g( V. u7 e9 l8 k, G    * 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
0 D; x: K( \5 j' {! e/ @    * 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
    * 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
( N, h1 Y: y7 i    * Provides a year-end activities report and program evaluation to the Assistant Director
% E/ }) a1 \5 B' W4 b% v0 g- ~    * Serves as a resource person and liaises with the Assistant Director in budget planning
6 x* W0 H- D+ ]4 i& [* Q% r    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
    * Develops and maintains relationships with local and national press and other relevant media
# Z( L' H2 S8 s/ ?0 Z4 C    * 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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9 E" t1 [0 }/ I  GQualifications
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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
2 J% \5 I2 ?$ \6 O( w    * Three to five years background experience in youth programming and/or community development with a particular emphasis on sexual minority youth
& o' ~  u! |9 B3 V# X    * 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
    * 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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& Z: @( `& o3 }3 \, f# ]How to Apply
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; @! N% S. g: N! {Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
4 P* j# Q3 N* I- O' p! C Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
7-104 Educations North Building
+ ^: K" _2 G/ Y" ]; p; g8 p5 E( EUniversity of Alberta
, J: \/ @, r4 p, E. GEdmonton, Alberta
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) I. B3 ~& s* v& D4 `3 G- Q' j4 r) f Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **