Job Description

Contract

: part time / flexible: weekend work, varied hours

As Science Communicator will deliver visitor engagement activity to all audiences at Dundee Science Centre while helping to support engagement events such as school & community groups, outreach, and science themed birthday parties - providing a fun and exciting experience for all visitors.

You will be an excellent communicator and an effective team player with the ability to multi-task. You will interact with visitors in a friendly, outgoing manner, ensuring that audiences have an enjoyable, safe, and inspiring experience, while also performing engaging scientific demonstrations on a variety of scientific themes to the general public.

You will also deliver Dundee Science Centre's unique birthday party programme, which incorporates fun STEM workshops into accessible events that engage children in science.

Main responsibilities will include:

Responsible for delivering high quality science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programmes across all audiences in a blended approach with a key focus on digital, in-centre and outreach in line with Dundee Science Centre's key aims and objectives. Responsible for the delivery of STEM themed birthday parties. Build positive relationships with visitors to pro-actively manage the audience experience. Always be kind and considerate to colleagues Represent Dundee Science Centre in collaborative projects with partners.
Additional duties:

Uphold and contribute to Dundee Science Centre's Inclusion and Diversity policy. Engage in training and development opportunities as agreed with your line manager Responsibility to keep own professional knowledge and skills up to date. Provide flexible support across departments as required to meet business needs. Act as a positive ambassador for Dundee Science Centre, reflecting its values in all interactions with visitors, colleagues and partners.

Person specification:

Essential:

Excellent communicator, confident and comfortable working in a public facing environment, interacting with a variety of diverse audiences, speaking at events and to large groups. Enthusiasm for, and good knowledge of, STEM topics Friendly, confident and positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills. Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team Flexible and proactive approach to working hours, including weekends and evenings. Commitment to inclusion and access for diverse audience.
Desirable:

Practical knowledge of effective learning and engagement techniques Working in a visitor attraction
Hours of work include shifts over the weekend and occasional evening work.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking
Work Location: In person