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The Saskatchewan Science Centre is seeking an intern who will review, modify and develop programming in science with a focus on Indigenous education and knowledge.
Working as part of a team you will deliver fun and interactive science- based programming.
Position duties include:
Researching Indigenous knowledge educational theories
Reviewing and revamping existing programs to include multiple ways of knowing
Educating staff on Indigenous knowledge educational theories
Developing new programs for internal and external programs which align with the Saskatchewan Curriculum and the Saskatchewan Science Centre learning goals
Facilitate and lead educational programs to schools and community groups
To be a liaison between Saskatchewan Indigenous communities (developing a contact database)
Create content highlighting innovations of the past 150 years in Canada
Participate in the planning and implementation of programming events and school workshops
Qualifications:
Be able to present topics to various audiences
Be willing to learn interpretation techniques for the delivery of science-based presentations
Be open minded and willing to understand views from multiple perspectives
Have knowledge and experience working within Indigenous education
Qualifications for internship eligibility:
Must be willing to commit to the full duration of internship
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada and be legally entitled to work in Canada
Must be a recent graduate from a college or university and has finished the school term prior to the start of employment (within 24 months of start)
Be unemployed or underemployed and not be fulltime employed (over 30 hours per week) while on the internship
First Nation, Metis and Inuit applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
This is an internship position financially supported by the Young Canada Works.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Additional Skills
- Train staff and volunteers
- Supervise staff or task force
Specific Skills
- Answer written and oral inquiries
- Prepare or oversee preparation of reports, briefs, bibliographies, speeches, presentations, Web site content and press releases
- Develop and organize workshops, meetings, ceremonies and other events for publicity, fundraising and information purposes
- Prepare and/or deliver educational, publicity and information programs, materials and sessions
- Liaise with community groups
Work Setting
- Museum
Type of audience
- Internal or in-house audience
- External audience
Ability to Supervise
- 1-2 people
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driving record check (abstract)