Science Communicator

2 weeks ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom Edinburgh Science Full time

**About the role**:
**Are you outgoing, do you enjoy working with the public, especially with families and children?**

As a Science Communicator with Edinburgh Science Festival, you will form part of the team delivering entertaining, hands-on workshops and events to children and young people in our fun-filled festival venues, primarily in our flagship venue - City Art Centre, in central Edinburgh and at the National Museum of Scotland. You will be the face of the festival and will be knowledgeable, helpful and confident in dealing with the public. You will need to successfully engage your audience and assist in set-up and delivery to ensure your event runs smoothly.

**About you**:
You are a confident presenter with good communication skills. You can communicate clearly and confidently with colleagues/ members of the public and have the ability to remain calm under pressure. You will be a quick learner, comfortable with scientific information. Some experience working with children and families is a must. Previous experience in Science Communication is beneficial as is experience working in education or learning support and do tell us if you have a first aid qualification. You will enjoy working as part of a team in a fast-paced busy environment and ideally have some festival experience. Enthusiasm and passion are key as is an ability to work hard during the Festival run.

You must be available to work full-time for all the dates in the Festival period. There will be a mix of shorter and longer daily shifts available.

You will be required to attend the following mandatory training sessions:
**Science Communication Training**:Saturday 16 March 2024

**Event Specific Training**:One day (depending on event)Saturday 23 - Monday 25 March 2024

**Festival live: (depending on venue) Monday 25 March - Sunday 14 April 2024**

**How to apply**:
To view the full job description visit

**Please note**: By the start of any employment with Edinburgh Science, you must have the right to work in the UK and documentary evidence to support this.

Virtual Interviews will be held from**:31 JANUARY - 16 FEBRUARY 2024**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 2 weeks

**Salary**: From £12.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 25/03/2024


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