Director, Camps & Community Programs | Flexible Schedule

TELUS World of Science; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

TELUS World of Science – Edmonton (TWOSE) invites applications for the Manager, Camps & Community Programs. This full-time leadership role oversees camp and community programming, budget management, and staff supervision, aligning offerings with TWOSE's educational philosophies.

Located in Edmonton, this role partners with Team Purple and community organizations to plan, deliver and evaluate programs that engage youth and families, while advancing STEAM education and inclusive access.

Qualifications

• Passionate about science literacy and improving the broader public understanding of science.
• Ability to motivate and inspire an effective team.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, administration, delivery, and evaluationof 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

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Managerial accounting

Education

Undergraduate degree in related field (B.Sc., B.Ed., B.Rec or equivalent)

Job description

TELUS World of Science – Edmonton (TWOSE) invites applications for the Manager, Camps & Community Programs. This full-time leadership role oversees camp and community programming, budget management, and staff supervision, aligning offerings with TWOSE's educational philosophies.

Located in Edmonton, this role partners with Team Purple and community organizations to plan, deliver and evaluate programs that engage youth and families, while advancing STEAM education and inclusive access.