Discovery Leader (Part Time Contract)

Calgary Science Centre Society and Creative Kids Museum is seeking an energetic, outgoing individual who can creatively engage visitors and volunteers at TELUS World of Science – Calgary this fall. This position will share responsibilities mainly in the Creative Kids Museum; a museum that embraces all art genres: visual arts, music, theatre, literature and dance. Discovery Leaders contribute to our public programs by creating and facilitating authentic, relevant, and enjoyable science, technology and arts based experiences for all of our guests that encourage them to question their world and spark an intrinsic motivation to learn.

Specific Responsibilities
• Engage visitors in mainly art based learning experiences, including exhibit interpretation, public demonstrations, inquiry and skills-based programs
• Support and direct volunteers as a Volunteer Liaison
• Maintain consistent public communication to ensure positive and informed visitor experiences
• Work collaboratively to assist in the development of new art and science programming using a variety of mediums and technology
• Support off-site events, and evening events as needed
• Maintain a clean and safe learning environment by assisting with basic maintenance of hands-on exhibits and programs
• Perform daily start-up and shut-down of exhibit galleries
• Provide first aid and security for visitors as required
• Participate in regular skill development workshops and professional development as a member of our learning organization

Qualifications
• Experience with one or more art disciplines: visual arts, music, theatre, literature or dance an asset
• A demonstrated passion for the arts, sciences, interpretation and/or education
• A desire to share learning experiences with others, and to be a lifelong learner
• An energetic self starter with the ability to adapt quickly and readily learn new skills
• Confidence to work independently, and as a team, and show consistent initiative is a must
• Experience with public speaking, customer service, and delivering programs
• Experience working with children and families
• Volunteer and/or staff supervision experience is an asset

Training will be provided for this position; however successful candidates will be required to obtain current standard first aid and CPR training. A Police Information Check will also be required.

Availability
This position will work regular 2 day [Sunday – Monday] schedule. Additional hours, if possible, can be discussed. Part time staff must be available weekends, statutory holidays, and some evenings. All contracts will end on Jan. 4th, 2011; however extensions will be considered. Candidates MUST be available for group interviews on Tuesday, September 14th from 5:30-9pm.

Application Deadline: Saturday September 11, 2010
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only individuals selected for the group interview will be contacted.

Please e-mail or fax resume with detailed cover letter specifying job title, and relevant qualifications to:
Ms. Lisa Polley, Public Programs Supervisor
TELUS World of Science – Calgary www.telusworldofscience.com/calgary
e: lisa.polley@calgaryscience.ca f: 403-237-0186
*at least three references will be requested in the interview process