Member of the Board of Directors

About You

Are you looking to contribute to the governance of a not-for-profit organization that is making a difference in the lives and futures of children and youth in Canada?

Are you looking to be part of a well-organized, strategic, and collegial board that provides leadership through governance, supporting management in achieving the organization’s mission?

Are you willing to help open doors and champion our mission and vision by engaging your network to build awareness, partnerships, and impact?

Have you demonstrated results in leveraging your network to drive action?

Do you bring senior leadership skills in any of the following areas we are prioritizing for two upcoming openings on Scientists in School’s Board of Directors?

• Government relations, including a strong government network and knowledge
• Fund development, preferably with experience from a Board perspective
• Human resources
• Experience in the Kindergarten to Grade 8 sector

If your answer to these questions is yes, this may be the opportunity that you are looking for!

We are seeking community-minded individuals with broad senior-level leadership and board experience who can help guide and support the continued evolution of our organization to higher impact.

To Apply:

Applicants for this volunteer role are invited to send their resume and cover letter to cindy.adams@scientistsinschool.ca

We thank candidates for their interest and we will be contacting those we wish to explore this opportunity with. No phone calls please.

Overview of Scientists in School

Scientists in School is a dynamic national charity dedicated to inspiring a love of STEM and environmental awareness in children and youth. Since 1989, we have been a crucial partner in elementary STEM education, delivering investigative English and French workshops that spark curiosity and foster youth interest, confidence and STEM skills.

Over 36 years, over 11.5 million children and youth have experienced our immersive workshops, where they became scientists in school. We’re focused on developing the bright minds and innovators needed for Canada’s economic and social prosperity. We do this through high-calibre, fun, hands-on classroom and community setting workshops, led by passionate and skilled STEM role models.

From its inception through 2019, Scientists in School delivered its hands-on STEM workshops exclusively through onsite visits led by our expert presenters. At that time, our reach was focused primarily in southern Ontario and southern Alberta.

In 2020, sparked by the pandemic, we launched an innovative online workshop model that stayed true to the elements proven to create measurable impact for our youth STEM outcomes—children becoming scientists and engineers under the guidance of visiting experts. To preserve the richness of our investigative approach, we ship topic-curated materials in advance so every child can participate in a fulsome way.

Today, with over 30 curriculum-aligned topics for Kindergarten to Grade 8, and 8 community topics, this innovation has fueled meaningful expansion beyond Ontario and Alberta into every province and territory.

Last year, our visiting scientists engaged over 330,000 children and youth in more than 14,000 workshops across Canada. We place a strong emphasis on increasing participation among marginalized youth, particularly those in low-income, rural, and northern communities. Currently, schools and community organizations in 600 communities across every province and territory are involved, with 49% of participants coming from communities that face significant barriers.

Post-workshop teacher surveys consistently have high return rates, and very high scores for our program’s effectiveness for our key youth outcomes across both online and onsite workshop models.  

Our main goals for youth in STEM, whether they take part in one or several workshops during their elementary school years, are to help them become more interested in STEM, feel more confident about it, and understand how STEM relates both to their daily lives and to many exciting career options.

For more information, please visit: www.scientistsinschool.ca