Manager - Camps & Community Programs in Edmonton

The Edmonton Space & Science Foundation is located in the heart of amiskwacîwâskahikan ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ in Treaty Six Territory and the Métis Homeland. TELUS World of Science – Edmonton (TWOSE) is a catalyst for lifelong learning, bringing people together through immersive experiences and the wonders of science. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where people of all backgrounds, identities, abilities and lived experiences feel welcome, valued and represented.

Position Summary: Reporting to senior leadership, the Manager, Community Programs is responsible for the delivery and enhancement of all camp and community programming, ensuring alignment with TWOSE's educational philosophies and values. This position contributes to the delivery of high-quality program design, delivery, and attendance through best practice research and collaboration with other departments. The Manager develops and maintains connections with community organizations in Edmonton and surrounding areas to align programming to community needs. This position supervises a team of Community Programs staff and is responsible for setting and monitoring an annual budget.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Education Programming: Work alongside Team Purple leadership to plan annual school break and summer camp offerings, including scheduling, programming, hiring, training, supervision, guest experience, and safety. Work with Specialists and Lead Science Presenters to optimize camp & community programming and delivery. Develop, iterate, deliver, and expand community programs while leading direct reports who support camp and community programming. Coordinate schedules and marketing plans with other ongoing programming, events, and exhibits. Provide input to senior leadership regarding ongoing strategic direction of camps and community programs. Advise senior leadership on issues and trends in informal education and camps in Alberta and within the global science centre community. Stay informed and knowledgeable about current developments in STEAM, including new discoveries, presentation techniques, and science curricula, and apply them in ways that align with TWOSE's educational philosophies. Establish systems to ensure that staff keep up to date with these developments and incorporate them into programs. Assist with development, administration, delivery, and evaluation of K-12, adult, and other science programming as required. Establish, monitor, and report on the delivery of optimal results against objectives and appropriate performance metrics. Work alongside Team Purple leadership to develop an annual budget. Monitor expenses to ensure compliance with approved limits.
• Community Relations: Develop and maintain connections with other learning/research institutions and groups for learning opportunities, research, support and best practices. Lead the development, delivery and growth of on-site and off-site community programs and learning initiatives that meet the needs of the community and external groups. Represent TWOSE with various partners in youth programming, stakeholder groups and the general public while actively seeking opportunities to further TWOSE's mission and strategic goals.
• Leadership & Management: Build and maintain a working knowledge of all departments and program areas. Facilitate the communication of important organizational information and lead team meetings on a consistent basis. Hire, orient, train, supervise and evaluate staff. Build leadership capacity in staff through delegation of responsibility and regular performance feedback. Monitor and evaluate performance; coach and mentor team members to achieve results.

Qualifications:

• Passionate about science literacy and improving the broader public understanding of science.
• Ability to motivate and inspire an effective team.
• Have a solid understanding of the relationship between science centers and community groups.
• Ability to accurately meet deadlines in a timely and concise manner.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Adaptable to a changing work environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Managerial accounting experience.

Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in a related field required (preferably B.Sc., B.Ed., B.Rec or equivalent).
• At least 5 years of related experience in camps leadership, group programming, or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of supervisory/management experience.
• Proven ability to design, implement and direct youth and family programming including setting deadlines and ensuring program accountability and quality.
• Knowledge and understanding of learning theories, innovation processes and the principles of play-based learning.

Note: A clean Police Information Check including the vulnerable sector is a condition of employment for successful candidates. The check must be completed prior to commencement of work and is the financial responsibility of the candidate.

Wages: $65,000.00 – $91,000.00 annually. Hours of Work: 75 hours bi-weekly (37.5 weekly) Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with a flexible schedule required for evening events, training, or statutory holidays.