Science Quest Head Director

Science Quest is directed by three undergraduate students: The Science Quest 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.

This closes on September 25th at 11:59pm.

Interviews will be conducted in person between September 28th and October 4th in BMH.

If you have any questions please contact the Director of Educational Services, Jackson Ross (education @ engsoc.queensu.ca).

The major roles of the Science Quest Head Manager:

• The coordination and implementation of all Science Quest programs
• Overseeing all aspects of Science Quest operations
• Maintaining a stable business and financial structure
• Hiring of Assistant Managers and instructors
• Maintaining positive relationships with Queen's and the greater Kingston community
• Creation of a strategic plan and operational budget for the business year
• Overseeing the Assistant Manager portfolios through weekly meetings
• Scheduling of staff and workshops
• Acting as a liaison with key contacts including but not limited to the Engineering and Applied Science Faculty, Canada Summer Jobs, etc.

Skills and interests that will be considered an asset for this position include:

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to motivate self and others in a team
• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude towards networking
• Interest in small business management and finances
• Strong ability to research and learn independently
• Extensive time management and organizational skills
• Ability to develop projects through all stages of development and implementation

Reports to:

• Engineering Society Director of Educational Services
• Engineering Society Vice President (Operations)

Work Term:

• January 1st, 2026 to December 31st, 2026 (part-time during the school year, full-time from May 2026 to August 2026)

Salary/Time Commitment:

• The position will be paid part-time during the school year salaried at $100/week (subject to approval) and paid full-time May-August salaried at $750/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 5 questions:

1. Describe your leadership style and a time you worked effectively with a team.
2. Describe ONE goal or new idea you would like to implement for Science Quest and how you would achieve it.
3. Why do you want to be the Head Manager of Science Quest and what qualities and/or experiences would make you a good fit for this position?
4. 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?
5. Please add anything additional you would like to say in your application package (optional)

Submission requirements:

• Maximum 700 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.