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Science Community Development Officer
Salary Range: £17,000 - £18,000
Satrosphere Science Centre is looking for an outstanding science communicator to enhance and expand our public and community education programme and reach and engage new audiences. You will be an enthusiastic and creative team player, with a passion for science learning and the desire to contribute to the creation of a world class education programme.
You will be responsible for developing, coordinating and delivering high quality science and technology experiences for community and public audiences, in line with Satrosphere Science Centre’s key aims and local and national government initiatives and priorities. You will play an important role in networking and relationship building with key stakeholders and partners (existing and new) to ensure Satrosphere Science Centre grows as a hub for public engagement with cutting edge science and technology. You will be responsible for audience research and liaison to ensure the development and delivery of appropriate and relevant programmes, projects, opportunities and experiences that match the interests, needs and concerns of the local community. You will represent Satrosphere Science Centre in a range of collaborative projects and will coordinate community-led projects and activities. Other duties will include delivery of education programmes for all ages as well as Duty Management for the visitor attraction, as required.
Education to degree level or equivalent in a relevant (science, education, community or social work) subject area is essential. Leadership, organisational skills and time management are essential requirements of the post holder, as is experience of networking and event/project coordination. Experience in delivering high quality learning activities and working in a science centre is desirable. Possession of a driving licence is desirable and advantageous.
The position of Science Community Development Officer is full time (37.5 hours per week, any 5 days from 7). Occasional weekend and evening work will be required. Full training will be given and personal development opportunities are available.
If you are the enthusiastic and motivated professional we are looking for and are excited by the prospect of working in a busy Science Centre, please send your CV and a covering letter detailing why you are the ideal person to join our team at Satrosphere Science Centre to:
Dr Gemma Catton
Education Manager
Satrosphere Science Centre
179 Constitution Street
Aberdeen
AB24 5TU
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Applications to be submitted by 5pm on Monday 19th August 2013
Interviews will take place the week beginning Monday 26th August 2013
To request a full job description for the post of Science Community Development Officer
please email Gemma Catton.