Education and Outreach Officer - Queens University

Job Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director of External Relations, the Education and Outreach Officer will coordinate and lead education and outreach activities of the Arthur B. McDonald Canadian Astroparticle Physics Research Institute (MI) and the community that MI represents. This includes working in partnership with Queen’s University and other partner institutions to promote McDonald Institute activities, scientific results and opportunities. The Education and Outreach Officer will work collaboratively with the External Relations team to design and deliver astroparticle physics themed workshops and education events, create and deliver educational and promotional materials for dissemination to diverse audiences, coordinate activities with outreach partners including relevant offices at Queen’s, the Perimeter Institute, SNOLAB, TRIUMF, and other partner institutions; and produce and maintain education & outreach content for the MI website and social media channels,. The incumbent will support the scientific outreach program by coordinating arrangements for seminar programs, visiting scientists, public talk series and managing the McDonald Institute’s Visitor Centre at Queen’s.

The deliverables for this position require the incumbent to occasionally work non-traditional hours including some evenings and weekends, and irregular hours during peak periods. The deliverables of this position require frequent in-person working hours at the Visitor Centre and at the sites of outreach events and activities. Occasional travel within Canada is required, and travel abroad may also be required.

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree in Physics or a related degree in Science or Engineering.
• Postgraduate degree in Physics or Engineering would be considered an asset.
• Experience or training in Scientific Outreach, Public Relations, Pedagogy, digital and visual learning strategies.
• Several years (5+) experience working in a related environment, including working in an outreach or education role.
• Knowledge of university structure, academic regulations, policies, procedures and computing/financial/ administrative systems.
• Prior experience discussing science with the public is an asset.
• Ability to travel outside of Canada.
• French language skills would be considered an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.