Youth Engagement Coordinator (Bilingual)

Position Title: Youth Engagement Coordinator (Bilingual)
Location: Remote & In-School (must be located within the Montréal area due to regular travel to schools expected as part of duties)
Employment Type: Full-time (35 hours per week)

About SCWIST

The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) is a national non-profit organization working to create an environment where girls, women, and gender-diverse individuals in Canada can pursue their interests, education, and careers in STEM without barriers. Our mission is grounded in values of empowerment, inclusion, inspiration, connection, and sustainability. We provide mentorship, leadership development, and outreach programs that encourage participation and excellence in STEM. Through advocacy and partnerships, we work to remove systemic barriers, build inclusive networks, and support long-term career advancement in STEM fields.

Position Overview
SCWIST is a mission-driven organization dedicated to championing the next generation of diverse STEM leaders across Canada, particularly those historically underrepresented in STEM, to pursue their futures in STEM through transformative learning opportunities, skills building, mentorship, and hands-on programming.

We are seeking a passionate and innovative Youth Engagement Coordinator (Bilingual) to support the development, delivery, and evaluation of SCWIST’s high-impact STEM education and mentorship programs. The ideal candidate is committed to championing equity and inclusion in STEM, is passionate about working with educators and youth, and brings a creative, positive, community-centred approach to programming and relationship-building, combined with strong organization, communication, engagement, and agile project/program coordination skills.

The Youth Engagement Coordinator (Bilingual) will play a key role in supporting the development, delivery, and evaluation of SCWIST’s STEM education and youth engagement programs, with a particular focus on expanding the STEM Explore program in Québec. Working closely with educators, schools, community partners, facilitators, and SCWIST team members, the Coordinator will help deliver engaging, inclusive, and curriculum-aligned STEM learning experiences that inspire students, build confidence, and strengthen educators’ capacity to deliver STEM education.

This role will support the adaptation and translation of program materials into French, ensuring alignment with Québec’s curriculum and linguistic and cultural context. The Coordinator will also contribute to workshop facilitation, school and community partnerships, workshop coordination, and program evaluation to ensure programming responds to the needs of diverse learners and educators, particularly in equity-deserving communities.

The ideal candidate is required to be bilingual in English and French, is passionate about STEM education and youth engagement, and committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEM. Through this role, the Coordinator will help expand access to meaningful STEM learning opportunities, strengthen connections between educators and STEM pathways, and contribute to a more inclusive and diverse STEM ecosystem across Canada.

Key Responsibilities
1. STEM Workshop Planning & Delivery

• Coordinate and facilitate the delivery of French and English engaging, hands-on STEM Explore workshops for elementary school students in Québec.
• Facilitate hands-on STEM activities that encourage curiosity, critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving while maintaining a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Prepare for workshops by reviewing lesson plans, presentations, activities, and facilitation instructions in advance.
• Coordinate workshop schedules, classroom requirements, learning materials, activity kits, and other delivery logistics.
• Assist with preparing, organizing, transporting, setting up, and packing workshop materials and activity kits.
• Follow SCWIST procedures and guidelines related to classroom safety, student engagement, accessibility, and program delivery.

2. STEM Program Development & Adaptation

• Adapt existing workshop materials, lesson plans, presentations, and activity resources to align with Québec’s curriculum and educational context.
• Translate program materials into French, ensuring linguistic accuracy, cultural relevance, and accessibility.
• Contribute to the development of engaging, age-appropriate, hands-on learning activities that reflect diverse student needs and encourage participation in STEM.
• Leverage existing program resources and best practices to support efficient program development and consistent delivery.
• Share observations and recommendations from classroom experiences to inform improvements to workshop content, activities, and facilitation approaches.
  

3. Educator, School & Community Engagement

• Build and maintain positive relationships with teachers, school administrators, local facilitators, STEM Expert Volunteers, community organizations, and education partners throughout Québec.
• Communicate professionally in English and French with teachers, school staff, volunteers, SCWIST colleagues, and other program participants to support effective program coordination and delivery.
• Collaborate with local education networks to identify participating schools and expand program reach, prioritizing communities that face barriers to STEM participation.
• Communicate program objectives, expectations, resources, and opportunities clearly in both English and French.
• Coordinate the distribution of curriculum-aligned resources and support the provision of digital learning materials and optional virtual assistance to help educators extend STEM learning beyond workshops.
  

4. Youth Engagement & Inclusive STEM Learning

• Champion equity, diversity, and inclusion by supporting accessible STEM learning opportunities for youth, particularly those from historically underrepresented and equity-deserving communities.
• Create welcoming and supportive learning environments where students feel encouraged to ask questions, participate in hands-on activities, and explore STEM concepts.
• Adapt facilitation approaches to accommodate diverse learning styles, abilities, backgrounds, and levels of familiarity with STEM.
• Promote real-world applications of STEM concepts and help students recognize the relevance of STEM to their everyday lives and future opportunities.
• Encourage student confidence, curiosity, and a sense of belonging in STEM through positive and inclusive classroom engagement.
• Represent SCWIST professionally and contribute to a learning environment that inspires students from diverse backgrounds to explore STEM.
  

5. Program Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

• Collect feedback from teachers, facilitators, STEM Expert Volunteers, and other program participants to assess workshop effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support the administration of pre- and post-program surveys and other evaluation activities to assess changes in student interest and confidence in STEM, educator experiences, and program outcomes.
• Maintain accurate workshop records, document delivery outcomes, and submit required information, feedback, and reports following workshop delivery.
• Track participation, workshop delivery, and other relevant program indicators to support monitoring and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve workshop content, activities, resources, and facilitation approaches based on classroom experience and stakeholder feedback.
• Contribute to program reporting and use evaluation findings to inform ongoing improvements and the expansion of STEM Explore in Québec.
  

6. Project Coordination & Administration

• Maintain program schedules, work plans, project documentation, workshop records, and other coordination tools to support effective implementation.
• Monitor program activities and deliverables to help ensure milestones, timelines, and commitments are met.
• Coordinate communications and information-sharing among SCWIST team members, educators, facilitators, volunteers, and external partners.
• Participate in training, orientation sessions, team meetings, and other SCWIST activities as required.
• Support the preparation of program updates, reports, presentations, and other project documentation.
• Work collaboratively with the SCWIST team to address challenges, respond to changing program needs, and ensure consistent, high-quality program delivery.
• Undertake other related duties and support additional SCWIST activities as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: Minimum 3+ years of experience teaching, tutoring, facilitating workshops, working with youth or delivering educational programming is strongly preferred.
• Education: Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree or higher in a STEM discipline.
• Language: Must be professionally fluent in French and English (for speaking, writing, listening and reading)
• Location: Must live in the Montréal area and be able to travel to participating schools for in-person classroom workshops.
• Strong understanding of fundamental STEM concepts and an ability to communicate scientific information clearly to elementary-aged students in French and English.
• Comfortable speaking and presenting in front of groups of students and teachers.
• Ability to adapt explanations and activities to different age groups, classroom environments and learning needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Reliable, organized and able to manage workshop schedules and preparation requirements independently.
• Ability to follow established workshop plans while responding appropriately to classroom needs.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and creating welcoming STEM learning environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, volunteers, facilitators and SCWIST staff.
• Comfortable handling and transporting workshop materials and equipment as required.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while fostering collaboration.
• Exceptional project management, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills, including strong public-speaking and presentation abilities.
• Strong understanding of Agile project management principles, including contributions to evaluation frameworks, performance indicators, and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable using digital tools, virtual learning platforms, and emerging technologies to support program delivery.
• Excellent communication, writing, and relationship-building skills.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada for any employer.

Other Details
Schedule: Workshop schedule varies based on school bookings and program needs.
Travel: Regular local travel to participating schools is required. Cost of travel will be reimbursed by SCWIST.
Salary Range: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour, based on experience.
Benefits: Full‑time team members enjoy SCWIST’s robust benefits, insurance and time‑off programs, featuring three weeks of paid vacation, paid sick and bereavement leaves and a generous statutory holiday calendar.

Commitment to Equity

SCWIST is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We believe that diversity enriches our team and strengthens our work. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, lived experiences and perspectives. We are also committed to providing an accessible work environment. If you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know, and we would be happy to work with you to meet your needs.

Application Process
Please submit your CV/resume and cover letter detailing your experience and motivation for the role. A cover letter is required for this position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The job posting will be closed on Monday, November 30, 2026, at 12 PM Eastern Time.

As part of our commitment to professional hiring practices, SCWIST conducts background checks on all successful candidates. This includes ID verification, criminal screening and education & employment verification. Since this position involves regular work with vulnerable populations (such as children), a Vulnerable Sector Check will also be required. All checks are paid for by SCWIST.

Kindly note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and thank all applicants for taking the time and effort to apply for this role!