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 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; women; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; and people from all equity-deserving groups. 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. 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.

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, 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.

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 leadership capacity in staff through delegation of responsibility and regular performance feedback Monitor and evaluate performance; Passionate about science literacy and improving the broader public understanding of science Have a solid understanding of the relationship between science centers and community groups Undergraduate degree in a related field required (preferably B.Sc., 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 ~ Hours of Work: 75 hours bi-weekly (37.5 weekly) Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with a adaptable schedule required for evening events, training, or statutory holidays. #

📌 Full Time Community Program Coordinator (Edmonton)
🏢 TELUS World of Science - Edmonton
📍 Edmonton