Organization Name
Visions of Science
Job Title
Program Facilitators, STEM Workshops
Job Type
Full Time (Contract)
Location
Toronto Ontario
Posting Date
03/28/2023
Application Deadline
04/02/2023
Job Start Date (Expected):
05/15/2023
Compensation
22.09
Target Audience
Current Students
Recent Graduates
0–5 Years of Experience
5–10 Years of Experience
10+ Years of Experience
Job Category
Other
Job Description
Introduction
Visions of Science is committed to advancing STEM equity by intentionally supporting youth and communities who experience significant barriers to participation. We facilitate community-based youth engagement programs, provide support for families and educators, and advocate for equitable STEM education, and opportunity throughout the system. We believe that when youth understand the possibilities within STEM, they are empowered with the relevant skills and knowledge to be leaders in their community, agents of change for society, and good stewards of the planet. To learn more about Visions of Science please visit: www.vosnl.org.
Authentic Representation
Visions of Science prioritizes facilitating power, platform, and agency to individuals who represent the ethnicities, cultures, and lived experiences of the children and youth in the communities that we partner with in all areas of the organization and our work. We strongly encourage individuals from equity-deserving groups who are historically underrepresented in STEM to apply.
The Opportunity
Position Overview
Our programs represent our proof of concept for broader social change and the effective execution of our mission. The next phase of development at Visions of Science will require innovative thinking, and an intimate understanding of our communities to ensure effective initiatives are developed and implemented.
STEM Sparks programming will provide engaging, hands-on modules with the aim to increase youth interests, attitudes and awareness with STEM. Programming will be implemented in partnership with the Lay Up Youth Basketball during their day camp hours. Modules will be basketball oriented to cater to the interests of youth.
As a Program Facilitator, you will be responsible for working with team members and stakeholders to implement innovative STEM-based initiatives and content that yield increased skill-based, knowledge, social emotional learning for children and youth in this program.
We are looking for individuals who are confident working with low-income and racialized communities and have a strong command of facilitation. Individuals should be passionate about improving the lives of youth within communities. This position works alongside program coordinators and reports to the various project leads including program managers or directors depending on the initiative.
Position Details
Contract Type/Term: Summer full-time with opportunities for extension after summer
Hours of Work/Schedule: 35 hours/week
Contract Duration:
Contract Start – May 15, 2023
Tentative In-Person Training – Monday, June 12, 2023
Tentative Program Start – July 3, 2023
Contract End – August 31, 2023
Job Location(s): In-Person, various youth organization locations
Deadline to Apply: April 2, 2023
Salary: $22.09
Reports To: Site Lead & Program Coordinator
Major Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to)
- Engage with assigned partners, funders and donors
- Support and implement program content capture for organizational communications
- Represent the organization publicly
- Track and reconcile program-related expenses
- Conduct debriefs, administer participant survey materials and focus group tasks
- Support and inform the writing of program reports
- Conduct participant and community outreach activities
- Engage in team development and recognition activities
- Pack, restock, and track program inventory
- Prepare and lead STEM-based workshops for youth grades 6-8
- Complete lesson planning and implement workshops based on a set curriculum in collaboration with a set team of facilitators and program site lead
- Present STEM concepts/workshops utilizing inquiry-based learning
- Create a welcoming and safe learning environment for children and youth that encourages active participation and strengthens their social, emotional, and academic development
- Participate in and meaningfully contribute to staff meetings, program reviews and debriefs with the Site Lead to assess program progress and efficacy
- Engage, build rapport, and maintain genuine healthy relationships with program participants, school staff, volunteers, parents and guardians.
- Foster mentorship through program activities and relationship building
- Foster academic and non-academic skills to broaden participant horizons
- Promote responsible and healthy decision-making among all participants
- Develop leadership, team-building and self-advocacy skills among participants
- Supervise participants and ensure their safety at all times
- Administer necessary forms and evaluation tools including surveys and questionnaires in order to assess program strengths and areas for continuous improvement
What We’re Looking For
Key Knowledge, Skills, Competencies
- Team Collaboration
- Actively participates as a team member and shows willingness to contribute and be open to feedback
- Actively collaborates with partners outside of the Visions of Science team to promote programming and support the needs and interests of youth
- Anticipates and addresses potential challenges in team process
- Identifies self and others’ areas of expertise to ensure the right people are part of a team
- Uses a variety of tactics to foster collaboration within and across teams and communicate goals
- Actively seeks feedback from the team and establishes a growth-oriented team culture
Community-Focus
- Seeks to deepen understanding of challenges and circumstances impacting community members
- Prioritizes impact on/needs of communities as a key input making decisions
- Understands cultural context of community members and welcomes diverse cultures, ethnicities, family compositions, socioeconomics, and perspectives
- Proactively asks questions to find ways to improve programs and supports
- Supporting communities with access to organization resources that have been distributed fairly and justly Implements appropriate methods to advance work with respect to the diverse relationships and groups within the workplace and community
- Seeks to build relationships with diversity of individuals and groups
Other Key Skills
- Strong management skills, ability to multitask and meet deadlines
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, Google Drive
Experience & Expertise
Education & Training
Candidates who are interested, pursuing or have completed a field of study related to STEM, education, social work, or child and youth care are preferred
Experience
A minimum of one (1) year of experience working with VoSNL and/or two (2) years of program implementation or leadership experience in community development projects focused on children and youth from low-income/marginalized communities
Documented experience in online and/or in person curriculum development, lesson planning, workshop facilitation, and both formal and informal program and outcomes evaluation techniques
Strong behavioral management, facilitation, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Demonstrated experience working with diverse teams
Additional Asset(s)
- Lived experience from low-income and racialized communities
- Interest in and/or experience with basketball
- G license and access to a vehicle
- Experience in the not-for-profit sector, and a strong knowledge of issues impacting our communities
Please include the public link to your posting if available
https://www.vosnl.org/
Application Process
https://visionsofscience.applytojobs.ca/
Any other important information?
Application Process
TO APPLY: Please submit your application here by April 2, 2023 at 11:59 PM.
You must include the following in your application:
- Resume
- Statement of Interest
- Written letter (max 500 words) or link an unlisted video (max 1 minute) in your application submission touching on the following:
- Tell us about yourself
- Why do you want to work at Visions of Science? What impact do you want to have?
Please note that only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.
If you require support please email: hr@vosnl.org. Please note that this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.
