Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
Competition No.  -           S10036270
8 a7 Q( N) N# K' e, F. UPosting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
4 c' @2 b) w$ L- }Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008
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/ Z. I8 L* G% {) g' M/ l7 @# ~Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
3 A& J' q: [7 OGrade  -           08
Hours  -           35 per wk
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* E& H! j5 z" A0 W1 P& BThis 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.
6 r- T% d* o6 i  \0 d; EDuties

    * Develops,coordinates, and facilitates the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS), Camp fYrefly sexual minority youth outreach program
  n! s. e! ~& i! S' k1 _    * Coordinates Camp fYrefly's year-round educational programming, peer leadership training,and youth mentoring activities
( G" w1 D! s8 X2 I: f4 Q    * 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
( s$ X, K$ C  c6 k    * Develops and solicits appropriate workshop and educational programming in consultation with a youth advisory committee and community stakeholders
" z, K7 [+ _5 l4 P7 l* C: L    * 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
    * 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
" d1 O" q* i7 k% |    * Creates and delivers community-based presentations on camp-related research and evaluation results
7 K& N9 h0 W% ?    * Provides support and advice on emerging LGBTTQ youth needs and trends to Institute personnel and partner agencies

$ R9 B* h$ w" W5 u- c' s- nQualifications

    * 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
9 ?. Q1 T. w: d    * 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
    * 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
" `; }: ]( [5 ?& M1 B    * Demonstrated skills in program/donor communication, development of information, education and communication material (including web-based documentation)
) P8 B+ N' T4 \    * Excellent communication (oral and written) and analytical skills

How to Apply
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8 }7 J$ t0 Z* A0 h$ Q/ Z$ X8 GNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
8 |8 l$ E( m5 f) R) j0 {Applications may be forwarded to:
' w. o3 n  R+ p8 Y, S Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
7-104 Educations North Building
7 q* I/ I6 R5 h2 ^, Y% v+ i0 xUniversity of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
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* n; W- ?; S; p, D& x$ ^* u Fax  -           (780) 492-2024

** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **