Science and Technology Coordinator

**What is Youth Fusion?**

Youth Fusion is an international organization whose goal is contributing to **school perseverance**, **employability** and **orientation**, and **civic engagement**of youth, by implementing **innovative experiential learning projects** that create ongoing links between school systems and the community.

Every week, we work with 13 000 target students in over 200 schools in rural, urban and Indigenous communities in Canada and France.

**What is a coordinator?**

Developing your **communication** and **leadership skills by making youth’s passions show up** through different educational programs (to consult the various project domains you could lead with students, see this page: Our Projects—Youth Fusion);
Involving youth in a **creative and motivating experiential project**.

**Working with teachers** to develop and facilitate classroom activities to make academic learning more impactful.

**Receiving paid training** and being supported throughout your career at Youth Fusion, so you can have all the tools to succeed.

**Have a flexible and regular schedule**

Throughout the year, you will support them as they develop a research protocol, create and build a scientific project as well as a research report, which will be presented during the year-end-of-year festival.

CONDITIONS
- November to June, with the possibility of contract renewal
- Full time 30+ hours per week. Flexible and consistent schedule (Hybrid work)
- Region: Sudbury, North Bay & Sturgeon Falls. (Paid KM from Greater Sudbury to North Bay for on-site work in school)
- KM and time paid for driving to and from Sudbury to projects in Sturgeon Falls and North Bay
- Paid training and support throughout the year.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Engage students in the world of science.
- Develop activities and experiences that foster students’ interest in science.
- Encourage students to acquire skills related to science and technology.
- Raise students’ awareness on environmental issues.
- Support students in their reflection, creation, and design, while developing expertise in the chosen problem.
- Coordinate and support students through activities and workshops prepared in accordance with the themes of the project.
- Collaborate with the teacher for the integration of the project.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide expertise to students, by suggesting inclusive, stimulating and varied activities
- Take initiative and be creative as to contribute to the realization and success of the project.
- Respect deadlines.
- Supervise youth during Youth Fusion activities
- Work in close collaboration with the teaching staff, school administration and the Youth Fusion team to maximize the impact and visibility of the project in the school.
- Have a professional attitude and maintain a good working relationship with the Youth Fusion and the school team.
- Regularly follow up with the immediate supervisor.
- Help organize and participate in year-end events to celebrate students’ success.
- Foster an ambiance conducive to scientific discovery.

**REQUIREMENTS**:
Experience
- Experience in creating and planning scientific activities (an asset).
- Work experience and skills with elementary students (an asset).
- Knowledge and interest in scientific experiments.
- Ability to popularize science.

Will be considered as assets:

- Current (or completed) college or university studies
- Volunteering or other experience with youth (day or summer camp, homework assistance, etc.)
- Ability to organize and facilitate workshops
- Desire to be a role model for youth and act as an agent of social change.
- Be motivated to work with youth.
- Be passionate about teaching science to youth.

Language(s)
- French spoken and written (mandatory)

**Job Types**: Fixed term contract, Full-time
Contract length: 8 months

**Salary**: $20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Commuter benefits
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Sudbury, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you live in Greater Sudbury or the North Bay region?

**Language**:

- French (required)