Site Lead, STEM Workshops & Community Engagement

Introduction

Visions of Science is committed to advancing STEM equity by intentionally supporting youth and communities who experience significant barriers to participation. We facilitate community-based youth engagement programs, provide support for families and educators, and advocate for equitable STEM education and opportunity throughout the system. We believe that when youth understand the possibilities within STEM, they are empowered with the relevant skills and knowledge to be leaders in their community, agents of change for society, and good stewards of the planet
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Authentic Representation

Visions of Science prioritizes facilitating power, platform, and agency to individuals who represent the ethnicities, cultures, and lived experiences of the children and youth in the communities that we partner with in all areas of the organization and our work. We strongly encourage individuals from equity-deserving groups who are historically underrepresented in STEM to apply.

The Catalyst and Community Engagement program offers a series of STEM-based initiatives designed for youth in Grades 3-10, exposing them to diverse STEM fields and career pathways. These initiatives are delivered through partnerships with youth- and community-focused organizations, ensuring accessible and engaging learning experiences.

Key components of the program include:

• Community Access
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  Hands-on, interactive STEM modules designed to spark curiosity and increase youth interest, confidence, and awareness in STEM. These sessions are delivered in collaboration with partners such as Toronto Community Housing (TCH), Boys and Girls Club, and other community organizations during their day camp programming.
• Active Living
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  Engaging youth in sport and movement-themed STEM workshops. These workshops use sport as lens to engage youth in STEM concepts. These sessions are delivered in collaboration with partners such as Lay-Up Youth Basketball and other community organizations during their day camp programming.
• Workshops & Community Engagement – Pop-up workshops and hands-on STEM learning opportunities with community partners and school boards tailored for youth across different communities, creating accessible entry points for STEM exploration.

As a Site Lead, you will oversee the successful delivery of programming at your assigned site(s) while also facilitating sessions directly with participants. You will lead, supervise, and mentor a team of Program Facilitators, ensuring workshops are high-quality, inclusive, and impactful. Site Leads play a pivotal role in cultivating safe and supportive environments, building strong relationships with youth, families, educators, and partners, and ensuring program quality at the site level.

We are seeking individuals who are confident working with low-income and racialized communities, and who bring strong leadership, facilitation, operational and youth engagement skills. The ideal candidate is passionate about improving the lives of youth, experienced in supervising and supporting a team, and adaptable to the dynamic needs of community-based programming.

• Contract Type: Seasonal, Hourly Full-Time Contract
• Hours: Monday to Friday, up to 35 hours/week. Occasional weekend events may be required
• Contract Duration: May 11, 2026 - September 4, 2026
• Mandatory Availability: Must be available for the full duration of the contract (May 11 – Sept 4, 2026).
• Required Weekend Date: Mandatory Summer Showcase on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
• Location(s): This is an in-person role based in various communities and locations across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The ability to travel within Toronto is required. Facilitators will be assigned to a primary region wherever possible; however, the ability to travel within Toronto is required. Please ensure you have reliable transportation or the ability to commute to different locations as needed.
  
  Programming will take place in the following regions:
  • West (including but not limited to Rexdale, Etobicoke, North York, Brampton)
  • East (including but not limited to Scarborough…