Science Communicator - Discovery Theatre

Science Communicator – Discovery Theatre

English/French Required

$31,600 per year, Full-time 1-year contract

Are you passionate about discovering and sharing interesting things? Does the idea of explosions in the name of science interest you? The Discovery Theatre is where we bring science to life through high-energy science demonstrations and shows. This amphitheatre is the setting for wacky and wonderful science demonstrations, hosted live each day by Science North’s talented staff! Each show features loads of audience participation and plenty of surprises! The successful candidate will demonstrate a keen interest in science, a willingness for continuous learning and bring to the opportunity their exceptional and dynamic presentation skills.

Position Highlights:

• Troubleshoot daily operations and service issues of the Discovery Theatre
• Tasking and deployment of the science demonstrator and volunteer teams
• Train and coach new staff
• School program delivery and special event programming
• Creative development and delivery of visitor experiences
• Maintain equipment, manage inventories
• Enforce safety protocols and lead safety improvements
• Visitor engagement

Keys to Success:

• Excellent verbal communication skills in both English and French
• Strong presentation and program delivery skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Superior organizational skills
• Proven ability to embrace teamwork yet be self-motivated
• Outstanding problem-solving skills
• You value respect and kindness towards others
• Willingness to work some evenings, weekends and public holidays

Compensation Highlights:

• Full-time, 1 year contract opportunity
• Competitive salary package starting at $31,600 per year
• Free or discounted admission to other attractions outside Sudbury, Science North facilities and program discounts
• On-site gym
• Free on-site parking

 
Apply online at http://sciencenorth.ca/careers. An early application represents your best opportunity for consideration. Science North is committed to an inclusive workplace and invites applications from all qualified individuals to join our diverse team. Accommodations are available upon request in all aspects of Science North’s selection process. We thank all interested candidates; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Science North is grateful to work with First Nations across Northern Ontario and we give thanks to the Indigenous Peoples who have cared for this land since time immemorial. We pay respect to their traditions, ways of knowing, and acknowledge their many contributions to innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, past and present. We also recognize the Métis Nation of Ontario for their historic and ongoing contributions. Science North commits to deepening engagement, relationships and partnerships in order to advance truth and reconciliation, honour and reflect Indigenous ways of knowing, grow economic opportunities, and collaborate with Indigenous peoples as partners in order to inspire all people to be engaged with science in the world around them.

Science North is a registered charity

Science North is an agency of the Government of Ontario