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This position is pending funding from Young Canada Works. Candidates must meet the following criteria to qualify for this position:
-Must be a full time student
-Must be planning to return to school in the fall semester as a full time student
-are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
-between 16-30 years old
-must meet availability requirements
General Description:
The Outreach Science Explorer will be responsible for the delivery of provincial-wide science based outreach programming. Along with curriculum-based outreach programs for school groups, the Outreach Science Explorer will deliver programs at various community-based outreach. The Outreach Science Explorer will be involved in programming at the Science Centre when not on the road. Compensation provided for travel.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Delivery of demonstrations, workshops and community programming.
- Travelling throughout the province.
- Participating in program development and improvement.
- Developing priority skills necessary for program delivery including:
- Interpretation and workshop delivery.
Qualifications:
Available to travel across Saskatchewan.
Experience teaching or instructing a variety of age levels.
Curiosity and interest in science and science literacy.
Excellent organizational skills.
A positive attitude with a high level of customer relations skills.
Strong presentation skills.
Ability to transport and move equipment.
Valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Drivers License.
Completion of at least some post-secondary training in Science, Education, or Technology.
Criminal Records Check / Vulnerable Persons Check
This is a full-time position and requires week-day availability and will require some evening and weekend work.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Willing to travel
- Willing to travel regularly
- Willing to travel overnight
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Specific Skills
- Act as spokesperson for an organization
- Prepare and/or deliver educational, publicity and information programs, materials and sessions
Work Setting
- Museum
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)