Lets Talk Science (LTS) Student Coordinator - Faculty of Science

Competition Number:
36S24
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Faculty of Science
Position:
Let's Talk Science (LTS) Student Coordinator
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 10 hours per week
Salary:

$2,600 for the 2024-2025 full term (+ 4% vacation pay)

Term:

September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025

The Faculty of Science is seeking to hire a student to take over the role of Let’s Talk Science Coordinator(s) during the period September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The coordinator will recruit and train new site volunteers, support volunteers by helping plan activities, organize supplies and logistical arrangements, trips to rural communities, track finances and maintain records of site budget, compile and write stewardship reports to funders, maintain communication with the national Let’s talk Science Office and attend at least one fully funded LTS conference.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be a UPEI student with good communication skills
  • Must be able to work independently and carry on LTS initiatives
  • A passion for science, science outreach and education
  • Strong leadership skills, planning and organizational skills
  • A high level of computer experience with Internet applications and Microsoft Office 
  • Experience working on LTS as a volunteer is an asset

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

 

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website (www.upei.ca/hr/). Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.