Summer programs assistant
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
- Job title:
- Summer programs assistant
- Organization name:
- HR MacMillan Space Centre
- Job location:
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Length of assignment:
- 2018-06-04 to 2018-08-24 (12 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $12.65
Department: Learning Services
Reports To: Director of Learning
Rate of Pay:$12.50/hr, plus 8% in lieu of vacation & statutory holiday pay
Period of Employment: June 4 – August 24, 2018
Nature of Position
The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre is seeking a dynamic individual to work with our programming staff in delivering educational programs to the general public.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Working with staff in our education department, this position involves preparing and leading activities for children, families and adults.
Qualifications
- completed at least one year of university or college
- Excellent professional, organizational and communication skills with a passion for working with people
- Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills and proven ability to communicate with children and adults in a fun and engaging manner
- Excellent team work ethic with the flexibility and initiative required to jump in and assist where needed
- Energetic and enthusiastic self-starter, with a willingness to learn and to multitask
- Interest in astronomy and space science an asset
- Be Flexible
- Experience working with and managing groups of children
- Familiar with computers and basic office applications
- Comfortable when working with technology
- Fluent in English
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle an asset
This is a grant-funded student employment position. Candidates must be
- registered as a full time student with the intent of returning in the fall
- between the ages of 16-30
- be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- legally entitled to work in Canada
- applications from students facing barriers to the labour market, such as those with disabilities, visible minority and Aboriginal students are welcomed
Please apply in writing with a resume and cover letter no later than 5:00pm Monday, April 16, 2018 to:
By email: careers@spacecentre.ca
By mail:
HR MacMillan Space Centre
1100 Chestnut Street
Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9
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