Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
, L# r2 ~" a) Z: p; i0 |) qCompetition No.  -           S10036270
Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
. _* y. X8 }' w, {* xClosing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008

& M" |( U% ^, q+ F" C9 QPosition Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
Grade  -           08
Hours  -           35 per wk
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8 F/ X; }4 Z0 B8 l! U, Y$ S/ ^6 PThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
  e; O, _- b( q( N8 L* ^This position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
Duties
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    * Develops,coordinates, and facilitates the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS), Camp fYrefly sexual minority youth outreach program
: c7 [  Q( S0 W6 t    * Coordinates Camp fYrefly's year-round educational programming, peer leadership training,and youth mentoring activities
$ d; k! h5 P6 |, k- o5 m: S, H    * Coordinates, develops and oversees the camp application, recruitment, and selection processes
. s7 h4 o  y0 K( {3 o" n    * 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
7 n3 g1 _; F" ~8 ?    * Liaises with the Assistant Director to set appropriate work priorities, action plans,and volunteer and program resource requirements
7 t! \1 L7 S& V) f+ V! ^$ c1 b    * Works with the Assistant Director to plan, deliver and evaluate fundraising activities and donor recognition programs
" u* g8 m% G6 L3 C- I    * 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
' m: B* [  P0 U6 N    * Develops high quality promotional and educational materials
8 F( V% S0 \) S+ z1 W    * 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
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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
9 \! `/ z/ z3 y6 d. X! x! h    * Knowledge of violence and bullying prevention, harm reduction, and youth advocacy strategies
- j  L) u( |% _. U    * 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
2 r; [1 \; j" w1 e" |    * Demonstrated skills in program/donor communication, development of information, education and communication material (including web-based documentation)
4 R+ V/ Z# n7 A& M2 @/ R    * 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:
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7-104 Educations North Building
2 R8 i  ~2 T+ A( w, H( aUniversity of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2G5
Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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