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YOUTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR (FORT MCMURRAY)

Company: 
RURAL YOUTH SCIENCE NETWORK, SCIENCE ALBERTA FOUNDATION
Description: 

YOUTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR (FORT MCMURRAY)

RURAL YOUTH SCIENCE NETWORK

SCIENCE ALBERTA FOUNDATION

(CONTRACT POSITION)

 

Are you creative, enthusiastic, and great at coming up with new ideas?

Do you have a passion for science education and working with youth?

Would you like to be a part of a ground-breaking project that is the first of its kind in Alberta?

 

Science Alberta Foundation, in collaboration with Keyano College, is seeking a Youth Program Coordinator for the Fort McMurray area. This position is an integral part of Science Alberta Foundation’s newest pilot program, the Rural Youth Science Network (RYSN). This is a one-year contract with potential for renewal.

Responsibilities: 
  • Directly working with high school students in the Fort McMurray region as part of youth advisory groups, special events, and other networking opportunities
  • Assisting with the implementation of science- and technology-based special events, competitions, and opportunities for high school students in the Fort McMurray area
  • Engaging youth in science- and technology-related learning and career exploration, both in person and online through social media such as Facebook and Twitter
  • Creating material for the RYSN website and social media channels
  • Identifying and creating opportunities for partnership with others for educational outreach (such as local schools or youth clubs)
Qualifications: 

The successful candidate will be a current or future (September, 2012) student at Keyano College. Some experience working directly with youth, preferably in an educational context, is required. Flexibility, open-mindedness, creative problem solving and an ability to think “outside the box” are key for this position. Experience with online technologies, including (but not limited to) social media, blogging, video and photo editing, and website management would be an asset.

 

ELIGIBILITY: Preference is given to applicants beginning or returning to studies at Keyano College in September, 2012

Contact Information: 

HOURS: Approximately 10 – 15 hours per week with flexibility depending on program requirements

 

CLOSING DATE: Until a suitable candidate is found

 

TO APPLY: Interested applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume, together with salary expectations to tarynt@sciencealberta.org, quoting “Fort McMurray Youth Program Coordinator” in the subject line.

 

For more information on Science Alberta Foundation, please visit www.sciencealberta.org

Job Expiry Date: 
Sat, 30/06/2012