PART-TIME POSITIONS
Local Events Student Assistant
The Local Events Student Assistant oversees the organization and execution of one-day events held by Geering Up. This is a part-time position (20 hours/week).
Web Development Student Assistant
The Web Development Student Assistant oversees Geering Up’s web presence. This includes editing and updating the website when changes are needed, and leading website development strategies. This is a part-time position (20 hours/week). This is a UBC Work Learn position, and you must meet eligibility requirements detailed here.
The Publicity Student Assistant leads the face of Geering Up. They oversee the graphic design, media releases, and public relations. This is a part-time position (20 hours/week). This is a UBC Work Learn position, and you must meet eligibility requirements detailed here.
The Podcast Content Creator assists in the production of Geering Up’s “Youth In STEM” Podcast. This is a part-time position (20 hours/week). This is a UBC Work Learn position, and you must meet eligibility requirements detailed here.
The Video Content Creator assists in the production and filming of Geering Up’s promotional videos. This is a part-time position (20 hours/week). This is a UBC Work Learn position, and you must meet eligibility requirements detailed here.
The Social Media Content Creator is responsible for scheduling and posting content, building an online community, and working alongside the communications team to develop strategy for brand building. This is a part-time position (20 hours/week). This is a UBC Work Learn position, and you must meet eligibility requirements detailed here.
The Publicity Content Creator is our graphic innovator at Geering Up. Working alongside admin and senior staff, the publicity content creator is responsible for helping to shape and tell the story of our ever-evolving organization through graphic design. This is a part-time position (20 hours/week). This is a UBC Work Learn position, and you must meet eligibility requirements detailed here.
Applications are OPEN
The nature of these jobs is subject to change based on COVID-19 restrictions in the summer, programming may be delivered online or in-person depending on the situation at the time. The safety of Geering Up staff and those involved in its programming is paramount.
Our Clubs Instructors prepare and lead STEM activitiy sessions designed for youth. This is a part-time position (6 hours/week). This is a UBC Work Learn position, and you must meet eligibility requirements detailed here.
How Do I Apply?
1. Get to know Geering Up
Explore our website. Get to know how Geering Up works. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
2. Prepare your application
During the process of filling out the application form, you will be asked for a brief summary of your relevant work/volunteer experience and a PDF of your resume. Instructor applicants will be asked to attach a YouTube video link (more info in FAQ’s below).
3. Fill out the Application Form
The application form is available above. You will be asked to attach your resume and cover letter to the last page of this application form. You will receive a confirmation email when your application has been received by us.
FAQ
Geering Up is a non-profit organization that exists to bring STEM programming to youth across BC regardless of their background. To achieve this Geering Up does four things: workshops in elementary schools, camps at UBC, after-school clubs at UBC, and outreach in communities outside of Vancouver. Our instructor team plans and delivers this fantastic content.
As an engineering and science outreach organization, we do give preference to students with an engineering or science background. However, for our instructing positions, we consider other applicants who have strong experience working with children and are pursuing a career in education. For our non-teaching positions, we consider all applicants who have work experience in similar roles.
We want to see you in action! Our Instructor application will ask for you to attach a video. We ask that you film a quick video (no editing necessary) of you teaching anything within the STEM fields as if it were to a class of kids. Please keep it short (under 2 minutes) and upload the video to YouTube, as we will ask for a YouTube link. Returning staff are exempt from this.
Yes!! However, please be advised that several of our positions work with young children. If you are an international student on a work permit, a completed medical exam is required prior to your start date for these positions. Please refer to the Government of Canada website or contact your local visa office for additional information.
Yes! Anyone who joins us for camps season (June 10th start) can take classes during Term 1 of the summer. We will excuse you from work for any classes and finals you have in the last couple weeks of June. Lots of Instructors prefer a June start so that they can take some summer classes. If you plan on taking Summer Term 2 courses, then you would have to take a part-time position with us during camps season.
Given these uncertain times, we may choose to not hire some of the above roles. However, we feel optimistic that all these positions will be funded and set in stone within the next month. We encourage everyone to apply! We will connect with applicants who applied for roles which we have had to alter or drop to see if they are interested in other available positions.
Student Assistants are the title we give to our staff who help out with our administration team. They often directly oversee a project, which could include supervising a group of Instructors.
You can reach us at recruitment@geeringup.ca.
