Science Quest is operated by three undergraduate students: the Head Manager, the Business and Operations Manager, and the Marketing and Materials Manager. These three will work with one another, along with the Engineering Society Vice President of Operations and Director of Educational Services, to provide vision and leadership for Science Quest during their respective terms.

The major roles for the Science Quest Marketing and Materials Manager include:

  • Responsibility for the promotion and marketing of Science Quest.
  • Responsibility for the Science Quest Instagram page.
  • Coordinating between sponsors and their affiliations with Science Quest.
  • Ensuring materials are purchased for camps.
  • Ordering Science Quest merchandise and camp uniforms for staff.
  • Overseeing the Leaders-in-Training program at camp.
  • Working with the other Science Quest Managers to prepare and submit strategic and capital plans for the Advisory Board.

    Skills and interests that will be considered an asset for these positions include:

    • Strong leadership and collaboration skills
    • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
    • Ability to motivate self and the rest of the management team
    • Extensive time management and organizational skills
    • Ability to analyze information and develop conclusions

    Reports to:

    • Science Quest Head Manager
    • Engineering Society Director of Educational Services
    • Engineering Society Vice-President (Operations)

    Work Term:

    • January 1st 2025 to December 31st, 2025 (part-time during the school year, full-time from May 2025 to August 2025)

    Salary/Time Commitment:

    • The positions will be paid part-time during the school year salaried at $60/week (subject to approval) and paid full-time May-August salaried at $700/week (subject to approval). Estimated hours: about 35 hours/week
    • This pay rate includes 4% vacation pay
    • Salary is non-negotiable

    Applicants are expected to provide an Application Package. The package must include (in the following order):

    • Title page
    • Resume
    • Responses to the following 4 questions:
      • Describe your leadership style and a time you worked effectively with a team.
      • Describe ONE goal or a new idea you would like to implement for Science Quest and how you would achieve it.
      • EngSoc is committed to ensuring all of our events are accessible and inclusive. What equity, diversity, and inclusivity initiatives do you think should be implemented into this portfolio?
      • Why do you want to be the Marketing and Materials Manager for Science Quest and what qualities and/or experiences would make you a good fit for this position?
    • Please add anything additional you would like to say in your application package (optional)

    Submission requirements:

    • Maximum 500 words per question
    • Font: Calibri (Body)
    • Text size: 11
    • 1.15 spacing
    • Include question headers above each of the responses
    • Submit only ONE combined document and attach it to your Breezy application.

    This application closes November 11th at 11:59 PM. If you have any questions please contact the Director of Educational Services, Charlie Angel (education @ engsoc.queensu.ca).