Permanent Part-Time

Position: Outreach Facilitator, ‘On the Road’

Reports to: Outreach Manager

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:

Science World’s On the Road touring program is seeking facilitators to deliver engaging science shows, demonstrations and workshops throughout the province of British Columbia. Join this dynamic team supported by a great Experiential Learning department under the dome in igniting wonder and empowering dreams in schools and communities. This position requires an enthusiastic, organized, flexible, independent and creative individual with a passion for ‘wowing’ a crowd. Extensive multi-day travel to both small and large communities within BC is required.

Successful candidate(s) will work on a flexible schedule. Typical trips are 6 to 8 hours per day, up to 8 consecutive days in duration. There is no guarantee of minimum monthly hours, but typically 40 hours per month during the school year is required.

This position includes multi-day travel to communities within BC as well as running occasional evening and weekend shows, workshops and events both across BC and locally. Additionally, this position requires some extended days and possible evening and weekend work, as such, work hours will be laid out in an averaging agreement that spans over 4 weeks (2 pay periods) but will not exceed 40 hours per week over a 4-week period. Hours of work and other related requirements will be scheduled according to business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide students, teachers and adult audiences with a creative, awesome, wow, and memorable, onsite science experience through dynamic science shows, demonstrations, and workshops
• Option to provide facilitation of various online programs
• Act as liaison with teachers, school administrators, media and community representatives. Staff must be responsible, energetic, thoughtful, interactive, professional and the positive ‘face’ of Science World
• Positively influence attitudes towards science and technology
• Pack, arrange shipping, set-up, maintain, clean-up and return all show and demonstration materials/equipment
• Drive Science World vehicles or rental vehicles safely to communities and schools as required
• Travel (via plane, ferry and van) for extended periods of time
• Participate in media interviews to provide a positive face for the On the Road program in the local community
• Assist in training volunteers and running special evening and weekend events and workshops
• Manage trip expenses responsibly - track receipts and prepare detailed and timely expense claims for all tour related expenses (car rental, hotels, meals, shipping, replacement equipment and consumables)
• Ensure smooth operation of the program through continuous communication and feedback with the Outreach Manager
• Perform other related duties as required to fulfill any changing business needs of this role

Qualifications:

• Creative individual with a passion for ‘wowing’ a crowd

• Previous experience speaking and performing before audiences of varying size and composition

• Demonstrated dependability, reliability and flexibility and strong problem-solving skills

• Experience working with children of all ages, specific experience and/or qualifications with early educators an asset

• Able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays and evenings

• Excellent time management and organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

• An engaged, responsive and respectful team player with demonstrated effectiveness working in a dynamic team environment

• A minimum of a High School graduation, a post-secondary education is preferred

• Background in science, interpretation, education, or customer service is preferred, knowledge of BC curriculum is an asset

• Valid unrestricted BC Driver’s license and a current driver’s abstract are required

• Must be able to safely lift 15 kg

This is a unionized position represented by CUPE 1004. The compensation rate is $22.38/hour.

After successfully completing probation, will be eligible to join the Voluntary RRSP/TFSA Plan and receive paid time off (sick, wellness days).

Do you feel you have not met every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification in the job posting.

Science World is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment so we strongly encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification outlined, as you may have transferable skills that would be an asset to our team.

Please apply by Friday, July 25, 2025

Please upload a cover letter and a copy of your resume as part of your application

• All offers are subject to satisfactory completion of reference and police criminal record checks.

We would like to thank all candidates. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted *