We are hiring! We have a vacant associate coordinator position with the University of Saskatchewan Lets Talk Science that needs to be filled. This is an opportunity to become more involved with the management, planning and event development side of the program. The current closing date for applications to the position is 22nd August 2014. Please apply by sending your CV and cover letter to [email protected]. Please find information about the associate coordinator position: ***The opportunity*** Join a national network of enthusiastic graduate students working together to make a difference in the science literacy of young Canadians! A coordinator position is highly rewarding and comes with many benefits. ***The Position*** As a Let’s Talk Science Site Associate Coordinator you will work with other Site Coordinators at your University to recruit, support, and manage volunteers and educators. The job involves maintaining strong communication with teachers, volunteers, other Site Coordinators across Canada, Let’s Talk Science National Office and local program supporters. As a Site Coordinator you are also well supported by the LTS National Office. ***Responsibilities:*** · Recruit and train new site volunteers and any additional coordinators hired · Recruit educators · Partner volunteers and educators where appropriate · Support Let’s Talk Science site volunteers by helping to plan activities, organizing activity supplies, and making travel arrangements · Plan and organize trips to rural and remote communities · Maintain up-to-date, complete records of activities carried out and evaluations received on the Let’s Talk Science web-based portal · Track finances and maintain an up-to-date budget on the LTS web-based portal · Acquire additional funding from within the university and local community as needed · Compile and write stewardship reports to local and national funders · Maintain regular contact with the National Coordinator and others at the National Office · Attend at least one fully funded Let’s Talk Science conference each year ***Qualifications:*** · Be registered in a graduate program in a science, engineering or technology related discipline · Enthusiasm and a passion for science outreach and education · Self-starter, with the ability to work and carry out agreed upon objectives · Past experience as a Let’s Talk Science volunteer is an asset · Project management experience is an asset ***Skills and Abilities*** · Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills · Strong leadership skills and interpersonal skills · Excellent organizational skills · High level of computer literacy, experience with: Internet applications, and Microsoft Office Suite ***Benefits*** . Develop business, leadership and communication skills applicable to any field or career choice . Gain fundraising and budgetary skills transferable to everything from everyday life, to small business entrepreneurship to grant fund management for the future professor . Work in a positive work environment filled with generous and passionate people . Tremendous autonomy to pursue new goals for Let’s Talk Science at the U of S . Paid travel to LTS conferences & rural communities · Earn a coordinator stipend
Posted on: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 02:42:53 +0000
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