Quebec Coordinator – ms infinity Program

The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) is a non-profit association that promotes, encourages, and empowers women and girls in science, engineering and technology. ms infinity (math + science = infinite options) programs introduce girls to exciting career options and female role models in science and technology. Conferences and workshops with fun filled activities bring science alive. Through the ms infinity programs, girls are introduced to jobs from all areas of science, and receive the support they need when deciding how to take their interest in science further with eMentor and role model programs.

Position Overview and Key Responsibilities:

Coordination and promotion of ms infinity programming in French:

• Volunteer recruitment and management
• Volunteer training, development and communication (quarterly e-newsletter)
• Preparation of promotional material and marketing for the program
• Organization of and communication with the ms infinity committee
• Communication with workshop, event and conference organizers
• Promotion of ms infinity offerings to SCWIST members
• Assistance in workshop, event and conference organization
• Research of new workshop and event possibilities to extend the reach of ms infinity
• Development of new educational workshops
• Grant application, reporting and budget management
• Creation and presentation of science lessons and workshops
• Responsibilities may include translating program descriptions from English to French
• Responsibilities may include overnight travel to remote communities

Coordination of the French e-mentoring program:

• Program administration
• Recruitment of mentors and mentees
• Organization of discussion topics

Qualifications:

• A university degree in science or education
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in both French and English
• Excellent project management skills
• Positive, enthusiastic attitude
• Experience in informal science education and program coordination
• Ability to present SCWIST well in the science learning and community
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Self-motivated with attention to detail
• Experience in event organization and management, as well as experience managing budgets
• Excellent knowledge in MS Office, G Suite and social media tools

Other details:

• Place of work: remotely, in the province of Quebec. Once COVID-19 restrictions ease, the successful candidate will be responsible for organizing and delivering in-person programs in the Greater Montreal Area, in the province of Quebec.
• Pay: $28/hr
• Contract end date: December 31st 2021
• All offers are subject to satisfactory completion of reference and police criminal record check –

Applications will be accepted until May 15th 2021. To apply, email resume and cover letter in PDF format

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

Contract length: 6 months

Part-time hours: 18 per week

Application Deadline: 2021-05-15

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Contract

Salary: $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Work from home

Work remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19

COVID-19 precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Virtual meetings