Program Manager, Future Science Leaders

**Full Time**

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

**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**

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.

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 as well as seek out opportunities to engage _FSL _students and staff more widely within the organization. The Program Manager manages the workload of the Program Specialists, ensuring they have the support, resources and time required to create exceptional learning opportunities.

**Responsibilities**
- Program Duties:

- Seeks additional opportunities for _FSL _students increasing value for _FSL _students and widening the reach of the program and its impact on the wider community. Examples include in-person and virtual field trips
- _FSL _Innovate Program - Offer content and educational expertise and guidance. Support the Program Specialist to lead an exceptional program
- _FSL _Implement Program - Work with the development team and employers to develop and implement this pilot program. Involve the Year 2 Program Specialist in development and delivery of program as appropriate
- Ensuring staffing in all sessions, stepping in to run sessions as required, and actively working to create a team that can share responsibilities when required. Working 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 and as required for donors and prospects
- With leadership from the Development team, liaise with _FSL _donors and prospects to ensure timely cultivation and stewardship
- Manage the staffing of a team of two full-time and five part-time contract staff, which includes recruitment, compensation, and other HR requirements
- Work with Science World’s marketing department to promote _FSL _to new students. Provide _FSL _content for Science World’s story telling needs. Oversee the _FSL _Science World website
- Develop and track yearly budget, ensuring that the budget is used for maximum growth of the program
- Perform other related duties as required to fulfill any changing business needs of this role

**Qualifications**
- Research experience in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or Technology, a post baccalaureate degree is an asset
- Experience with teaching and developing youth programming in an informal setting
- A dynamic and well-organized manager with experience recruiting, training, supervising and scheduling a team of part-time staff
- Experience developing and managing budgets
- Experience and passion for managing and developing emerging STEM educators and researchers
- Must be comfortable presenting to a variety of audiences, including senior leadership, funders, parents and teens
- Must be willing to regularly work on weekday evenings and occasionally on weekends

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