Manager - Camps & Community Programs

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $91,000.00 Annually

The Edmonton Space & Science Foundation

Manager, Camps & Community Programs

Full Time (Out of Scope)

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 honoured to live and work on these lands and recognize our responsibility to build respectful, reciprocal relationships with the people, communities and environments that sustain us.

We believe science is for everyone, and our workplace should be, too. 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. We encourage applications from Black, Indigenous and racialized people; people with disabilities; neurodivergent people; women; members of 2

SLGBTQIA+ communities; and people from all equity-deserving groups.

We’re united by curiosity, collaboration and a shared belief in the power of learning to spark connection and possibility. Whether creating awe-inspiring moments under the Zeidler Dome or hands-on discoveries in our galleries, our team works together to make science accessible, relevant and inspiring for all. We strive to create a supportive and engaging workplace where people can grow, contribute their perspectives and help shape the future of science engagement in our community.

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, Community Programs, 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.

This position works in collaboration with all levels of management to support TWOSE's strategic objectives and contributes to TWOSE’s mission and vision by supporting an organizational culture of collaboration, innovation, and guest experience excellence.

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, ensuring recommendations align with TWOSE's educational philosophies.

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,…