School Engagement Coordinator

**Full-Time**

**Position: School Engagement Coordinator**

**Reports to: Director, STEAM Learning**

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.

Our people are our greatest asset. As part of our team, you will become part of a diverse community that acknowledges everyone’s unique talents and empowers people to do what is right for our visitors and each other. You will work in an environment where we believe in developing our employees and growing their strengths, while focusing on our values: Curious, Playful, Inclusive, Relevant and Collaborative.

**Position Description**:

- and inter-departmental collaboration. The School Engagement Coordinator will develop a strong understanding of Science World’s diversity of offerings and assets in supporting schools, and will represent Science World in communications with schools and educators.

As a facility, Science World is generally open to the public seven days a week, with some extended evening hours in the summer months. Typical office hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm, with front-facing and operational teams also working a variety of shifts including weekends, holidays and evenings. Hours of work and other related requirements will be scheduled according to business needs and this may include special events on evenings, weekends and holidays.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide logístical and administrative support for the Student Programs Manager, the Educator Programs Manager, and Experiential Learning colleagues in carrying out the yearly plan for school-related offerings (including but not limited to field trip programming, online workshops, educator professional enrichment)
- Support Experiential Learning colleagues in promoting school support offerings at events, at conferences and online
- Provide administrative support for:

- On-site and online programs for schools: pre/post-visit teacher communication, evaluation and support materials
- Internal and external reporting on school support metrics
- Educator professional development programs: booking, communication and support materials
- Play leading and supporting roles in the logístical planning of school-support events and projects, including but not limited to STEAM Days of Summer teacher pro-D and pre-service teacher intern placements
- Coordinate the production of the educator newsletter and web pages to engage school contacts and support schools with timely resources
- Coordinate and report on the field trip bursary program
- Work collaboratively with Sales, Experiential Learning and Visitor Experience team members to ensure schedule coverage, to answer teacher inquiries, and to recommend offerings and resources to teachers
- Act as liaison with teachers, school administrators, media and community representatives
- Perform other related duties as required to fulfill any changing business needs of this role

**Qualifications**:

- A minimum of a High School graduation, a post-secondary education is preferred
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated dependability, reliability and flexibility and strong problem-solving skills
- Must be an engaged, responsive and respectful team player with a demonstrated effectiveness working in a dynamic team environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, computers and teleconferencing software (i.e. Microsoft Teams, Zoom), Microsoft Outlook
- Willingness to develop proficiency with multiple digital platforms, including Streamyard, Menti, WordPress, and Pardot
- Background in administration or communications is an asset
- Experience with website maintenance and social media are assets.
- Some evening and weekend work are required

This is a unionized position represented by CUPE 1004.

Science World offers a substantial benefits package including: Extended Health, Dental, RRSP matching, generous paid time off (vacation, sick, wellness days), Personal Enrichment day, Science World membership, Hybrid Work environment and Professional Development.