Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
7 ?; @. g# a/ F$ kCompetition No.  -           S10036270
4 @5 n  @9 B: M& M2 {# cPosting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008

Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
9 c5 A! ]; X. b8 ^3 |Salary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
Grade  -           08
Hours  -           35 per wk
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
This position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
5 i( C+ Y2 `% a% K& S3 zDuties
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    * Develops,coordinates, and facilitates the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS), Camp fYrefly sexual minority youth outreach program
    * Coordinates Camp fYrefly's year-round educational programming, peer leadership training,and youth mentoring activities
    * Coordinates, develops and oversees the camp application, recruitment, and selection processes
4 v& q( K2 ]- C, l& O  c/ a7 ]    * Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers who support the delivery of Camp fYrefly's annual summer youth leadership retreat
5 j5 a6 k4 [% W5 N! I5 G; k  c    * Develops and solicits appropriate workshop and educational programming in consultation with a youth advisory committee and community stakeholders
" l0 Q5 ^. U. a& l5 e    * Liaises with the Assistant Director to set appropriate work priorities, action plans,and volunteer and program resource requirements
1 o0 L$ H% O0 v+ y. p( R  d0 g* q  e    * Works with the Assistant Director to plan, deliver and evaluate fundraising activities and donor recognition programs
; c& O1 J9 j7 c6 `    * 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
" L, `, T9 l6 @% Z7 Y# E8 h' C2 g    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
    * Develops and maintains relationships with local and national press and other relevant media
$ n! f7 z5 ~6 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

7 U! {3 c5 U) w- QQualifications
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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
5 v, t% B) `/ q" e    * 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
, \4 {8 L- @9 i+ U: s" X    * Knowledge of violence and bullying prevention, harm reduction, and youth advocacy strategies
5 E0 S, F) ^. |2 O$ K) p" |    * 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)
; X( S$ H6 j6 {5 }& b# c3 x    * Excellent communication (oral and written) and analytical skills
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How to Apply

5 l% I/ Q5 h) t$ R4 s4 T8 BNote: 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
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. U5 A) S/ h' E5 _: MUniversity of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
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Fax  -           (780) 492-2024

: p, r# n( ^% Q$ g% T8 z** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **