Supervisor, Summer Tech Counsellor (Full Time)

Job Description:

About Brilliant Labs
Established in 2014, Brilliant Labs is a New Brunswick-based non-profit providing creative opportunities for children and youth to learn coding and develop their digital skills in schools and communities throughout Atlantic Canada.  A hands-on, technology- and project-based, experiential learning platform, we combine the best practices in teaching with innovation and technology, with an entrepreneurial spirit within classrooms and educational curricula.

www.brilliantlabs.ca

​Mission

To work with educators to introduce coding and an entrepreneurial spirit – and reintroduce making and creativity – into educational curriculums and anywhere we can engage and inspire young people to innovate and learn.

If you have an educational background in early childhood education, social work, computer science, IT, technology or programming, are passionate about educating children and community development, and looking to make a difference, this just might be the career-building opportunity you’ve been looking for!

​Supervisor, Summer Tech Counsellor

Supervising and managing Summer Tech Counsellors, along with children and youth, youth-workers, partner organizations and volunteers to teach kid-friendly coding to build and operate gadgets, invent cool things, be creative and problem-solve, experiment and have lots of fun.  Must be energetic, empathetic, nurturing, creative and entrepreneurial, as well as comfortable and confident with children and adults representing diverse cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds.

This position is funded through Student Summer Skills Incentive program.  To qualify and apply for the position, you must be enrolled in full-time University or Community College programs

​Role & responsibilities includes:

Supervising and managing Summer Tech Counsellors, planning and coordinating work and day camp schedules, and planning and coordinating day camp schedules with partner, youth-serving organizations.
Ensuring safe environment for children, staff, counsellors and volunteers; and prompt delivery of all daily, relevant activities for all participants.
Under the direction of Executive Director and/or Project Director:  work alongside Tech Counsellors to teach children how to be creative problem-solvers and critical thinkers using innovation and technology, with an entrepreneurial mindset, in partnership with youth-serving organizations and their counsellors, and volunteers.
Engage, inspire, supervise, lead and teach children about innovation, technology and entrepreneurship through youth-focused, creative, self-directed, group-based projects to empower creativity, invention, problem-solving and learning. Emphasis is on experiential learning through doing in a collaborative, group-based, hands-on, peer-led, social environment.
Working with a wide variety of technology and creative tools, and within existing organizational/program infrastructures.
Coordinating and scheduling workshops/sessions, volunteers, etc.
Holding and facilitating face-to-face and group meetings with staff, camp counsellors, volunteers, stakeholders, etc.
Working closely with Project Coordinator & Evaluator to help ensure smooth delivery of programs and project evaluation.
Writing reports (with analysis) and presentations and presenting findings; and taking videos.
Communicating, collaborating, liaising, participating and supporting activities/programs with partner organizations, volunteers, funders/supporters, stakeholders, etc.
Other duties as assigned relevant to role.
​Summer Tech Supervisor is a full-time (35 hours/week), 10-week summer position starting 25-Jun-18 (to be confirmed).

​Qualifications

Studying early childhood education, social work, computer science, engineering, IT, science, and programming or technology.
Experience working with children and youth, supervising people, and managing projects/programs.
Professional, responsible and fair conduct with staff, volunteers, stakeholders, donors, sponsors and supporters.
Excellent communication and social media skills (both spoken and written).
Highly creative self-starter, with an ability to engage and facilitate consultative processes and consensus building with staff, senior volunteers, stakeholders, and implement with a keen attention to detail.
Ability to manage people and projects, and multi-task to meet program goals/objectives and competing deadlines.
Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a diverse work environment.
High computer proficiency with MS Office (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook), e-mail, social media platforms and internet research, with fundraising database experience a plus.
Ability to actively provide constructive strategic, creative and logistical input, solutions, planning and problem-solving.
Team player who is happy to pitch-in and help out as required.
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Outcomes

Develop and advance your teaching and technology knowledge, skills and expertise through firsthand experience in:

Learning about innovation, technology and social entrepreneurship to engage and inspire children to develop their communication, creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving and collaboration skills.
Working effectively in teams with staff and volunteers, volunteers and organization partners to achieve deliverables and outcomes through collaboration, shared learning and knowledge exchange, and research and analysis; and autonomously.
Collaborating and actively participating in a multi-stakeholder environment.
Navigating complex situations; understanding people dynamics and networks; and engaging and motivating a diversity of people.
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Other​

Employment period is for 8-10 weeks depending on area
Successful candidate must be prepared to work from various locations, as required.
Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties as required.
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Locations:
PE: Souris, West Prince, Summerside and Charlottetown

This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs, New Brunswick SEED and program funding from our private sector partners.  To qualify to apply for the position, you must be a full-time high school or secondary school student returning to school in September.

​All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.