On The Road Facilitator

• Company: Science World
• Job Type: Part Time
• Job Level: Front-line
• Job Type: Part Time
• Job Address: 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, V6A 3Z7
• Job Status: Contract/Temporary
• Start Date: July 31st, 2022
• End Date: June 30th, 2023
• Positions Available: 4

Part-Time Contract

(Multiple Openings)

Position:         ‘On the Road’ Facilitator

Reports to:     Outreach Manager  

Science World is a BC-based charitable organization that engages the people of British Columbia in STEAM literacy. Our mission is to ignite wonder and empower dreams through science and nature. All Science World employees embody our values: Curious, Playful, Inclusive, Relevant and Collaborative. We also work with our employees to develop our identified core competencies at all levels of the organization.

Position Description:

Science World’s On the Road touring program is seeking facilitators to deliver engaging science shows, demonstrations and workshops throughout the province of British Columbia. Join this dynamic team supported by a great Experiential Learning department under the dome in igniting wonder and empowering dreams in schools and communities. This position requires an enthusiastic, organized, flexible, independent and creative individual with a passion for ‘wowing’ a crowd. Extensive multi-day travel to both small and large communities within BC is required.

Successful candidate(s) will work on a flexible schedule. Typical trips are 6 to 8 hours per day, up to 8 consecutive days in duration. There is no guarantee of minimum monthly hours, but typically 40 hours per month during the school year is required.

Key Responsibilities:

·    Provide students, teachers and adult audiences with a creative, awesome, wow, and memorable, onsite science experience through dynamic science shows, demonstrations, and workshops both in person and online

·    Online programs delivered via Zoom/Teams from Science World studio

·    Act as liaison with teachers, school administrators, media and community representatives. Staff must be responsible, energetic, thoughtful, interactive, professional and the positive ‘face’ of Science World

·    Positively influence attitudes towards science and technology

·    Pack, arrange shipping, set-up, maintain, clean-up and return all show and demonstration materials/equipment

·    Drive Science World or rental vehicles safely to communities and schools as required

·    Participate in media interviews to provide a positive face for the On the Road program in the local community

·    Assist in training volunteers and running special evening and weekend events and workshops

·    Ensure smooth operation of the program through continuous communication and feedback with the Outreach Manager

·    Offer specific and general support to the operation of the program and other duties as required

·    Travel (via plane, ferry and van) for extended periods of time

·    Manage trip expenses responsibly – track receipts and prepare detailed and timely expense claims for all tour related expenses (car rental, hotels, meals, shipping, replacement equipment and consumables)

·    Previous experience speaking and performing before audiences of varying size and composition

·    Demonstrated dependability, reliability and flexibility and strong problem-solving skills

·    Experience working with children of all ages, specific experience and/or qualifications with early educators an asset

·    Able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays and evenings

·    Valid unrestricted BC Driver’s license and a current driver’s abstract are required

·    Capable of working in a dynamic and adaptable team environment

Do you feel you haven’t met every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification in the job posting.

Science World is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment so we strongly encourage you to apply even if you don't believe you meet every single qualification outlined, as you may have transferable skills that would be an asset to our team. 

It is conditional on pre-employment at Science World to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Please apply by Wednesday, July 27, 2022 via the Science World careers portal:  http://scienceworld.ca/jobs

Please upload a cover letter and a copy of your resume as part of your application

* All offers are subject to satisfactory completion of reference and police criminal record checks.

We would like to thank all candidates. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted *

Post Date: July 13, 2022 Deadline for Application: July 27, 2022