Program Manager, Future Science Leaders

**Full Time**

**Position: Program Manager, Future Science Leaders**

**Reports to: Director, STEAM Learning**

Science World is a mission-based, charitable organization that supports the development of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Design and Math) literacy across British Columbia. Our mission is **_to ignite wonder and empower dreams through science and nature_** and our purpose is **_Science for All_**.

Our _Science for All_ strategy is to revitalize Science World with a substantial capital plan to replace critical infrastructure, enhance the visitor experience and develop new content across all our channels under the themes of Regeneration of the Planet, Human Health, and Inclusion. Our plan is to ensure that people throughout British Columbia, especially under-represented communities, have access to high quality, informal STEAM learning. Through our onsite, online and outreach programs, Science World seeks to spark curiosity and wonder in STEAM and support development of talent across communities in the province.

As part of our team, you will join a diverse community that acknowledges everyone’s unique talents and empowers people to do what is right for our visitors, our members, our volunteers 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**

Reporting to the Director of STEAM Learning, the Program Manager leads the _Future Science Leaders (FSL) presented by Acuitas therapeutics _programs' management, development, implementation, documentation, and evaluation. _FSL _students meet and learn from BC's top science and technology and business leaders. Each week, students participate in innovative learning and skill-building activities after learning about cutting-edge research, academic theory and industry opportunities. Each _FSL _program develops scientific inquiry skills within its participants, actively engaging them in the scientific process.

All _FSL _students start in the Discover Program (Year 1) which is delivered four times a week with a total of about 100 Grade 10/11 students. Graduates of Discover can continue to the Innovate (Year 2) Program, entering either our Life Science or Applied Science streams. Each of these streams registers 15 Grade 11/12 students. Following successful completion of the Innovate Program, students can enter our final Implement (Year 3) Program, which matches them with an industry mentor to conduct a year-long independent research project. Our Implement Program has a capacity of 5 Grade 12 students each year.

The Program Manager is a champion for the _FSL _program in every context. They are committed to directing the program’s growth and development, celebrating success, and improving quality and operational management. The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the programs. The Program Manager works interdepartmentally within Science World to coordinate the delivery of the program and seek out opportunities to engage _FSL _students and staff more widely within the organization. The Program Manager manages the workload of the Experiential Learning Specialists, ensuring they have the support, resources and time required to create exceptional learning opportunities.

**Responsibilities**

Program Duties:

- Responsible for the overall quality and content arc of the _FSL _programs, working to ensure that the curriculum represents the forefront of research and innovation while meeting students' needs and interests
- Work with Experiential Learning Specialists to create and implement the curriculum arc to ensure that program goals are met
- Seek additional opportunities (in-person field trips, virtual field trips, conferences) for _FSL _students, increasing value for _FSL _students and widening the reach of the program and its impact on the wider community
- Identify and recruit STEAM professionals from the local community to act as guest instructors, guest speakers, or workshop leads for the program to help create exceptional programming
- _FSL _Innovate (Year 2) Program - Offer content and educational expertise and guidance to support the Year 2 & 3 Experiential Learning Specialist in leading an exceptional program
- _FSL _Implement (Year 3) Program - Work with the Year 2 & 3 Experiential Learning Specialist to plan and potentially teach this online program. Help recruit and support STEAM experts to mentor student projects
- Schedule staff for all sessions, stepping in to run sessions as required, and actively working to create a team that can share responsibilities when required. Work with staff to ensure appropriate workloads with the focus on meeting program goals

Interdepartmental Duties:

- Work with Science World’s Development team to write donor proposals, reports, updates and success story content on an annual cycle as required f