Camp fYrefly Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Faculty of Education - Sexual Minorities & Services
# a* j1 r- C1 {( n" ?9 Z' T  p3 MCompetition No.  -           S10036270
Posting Date  -           Aug 26, 2008
( U2 F7 b/ |# d6 m9 S) L& L$ {0 _Closing Date  -           Sep 09, 2008

Position Type  -           Full Time - Grant Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,541 to $4,462 per month
' y' k: P; H/ b" D9 OGrade  -           08
' D" I1 f8 u' P$ b1 h  z# x8 e; nHours  -           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.
8 h% W- K9 U* X7 ]2 j5 eThis position ends one year plus a day from the date of hire.
+ E% U- D* o) Q8 l9 |: _) h7 T; |" @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
5 h/ {) l' z" V& B    * 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
  v. \% A, v7 t! ?5 j    * 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
- G3 F3 f! |, \5 u    * 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
9 P- @8 h0 O0 P2 ?0 L8 K    * 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
( Q* s  p  Q* h, U    * 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

Qualifications
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# u: ^  w$ ^; D8 o. R( P    * 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
    * Knowledge of violence and bullying prevention, harm reduction, and youth advocacy strategies
1 R3 {/ [/ V' Z    * 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
) w/ X6 u8 A; `, k: |$ E4 F0 d8 h4 E% _3 v    * Demonstrated skills in program/donor communication, development of information, education and communication material (including web-based documentation)
. {: F1 y5 v0 _" o( O# t. q: ^    * Excellent communication (oral and written) and analytical skills

" g( I8 {( ?# a) ~) t' l0 L& mHow to Apply
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( `; Q/ N8 ?$ aNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
3 x- {$ |0 h% { Mail  -           Sarah Flynn - Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
7-104 Educations North Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2G5
Fax  -           (780) 492-2024
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** Please reference Competition No. S10036270 on your application. **