Client, Employer, or Organization: DiscoverE Program
Name of Contact: Preyanshu Kumar
Email:deof@ualberta.ca
Website:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tJipLjMocQKJQCy_hIO9MwwQfiYsmlBP/view
About the Client, Employer, or Organization:
Founded in 1993, the Fred Otto DiscoverE program is a not-for-profit organization that puts our participants first. Our goal is to use hands-on programming to educate and inspire youth, building their skills and confidence in engineering and STEM subjects. We work to break down barriers facing underrepresented groups to ensure that all youth have access to our programs.
DiscoverE believes that engineering is for everyone, and we strive to build our team on the foundations of equity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage Indigenous, Black and racialized peoples, persons living with disability and neurodiversity, women, sexual and gender minorities, and members of all minority groups to apply. Join DiscoverE to further our mission of providing fun, hands-on, interactive engineering experiences to youth!
Position Title: Marketing Specialist
Job or Opportunity Description:
The Marketing Specialist is responsible for creating graphics to be used in DiscoverE summer camp projects, Classroom Kits, posters and advertisements. They take photographs, edit and compile photos and videos, and maintain the DiscoverE social media accounts.
Position Type: Temporary position (part-time winter, full-time summer)
15 hrs/wk (Winter), 35 hrs/wk (Spring), 40 hrs/wk (Summer)
Location:
On-site at U of A North Campus
2-215 Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering
qualifications
Required:
● Proficient with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier Pro and/or Lightroom
● Proficient with digital/print design and layout
● Reliable and detail oriented with the ability to manage timelines independently
● Superior communication skills
● Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual
● Mature interpersonal conduct
● Willingness to learn new material
● Proficient in working with Google Drive and Google Suite
Assets (not required):
● Previous graphic design experience
● Experience designing and procuring branded promotional materials
● Basic photography knowledge
● Experience working with children, youth, parents and/or schools
● Previous experience with DiscoverE or a similar organization
application
Please submit the following items via email to Preyanshu Kumar at deof@ualberta.ca:
1. Portfolio
2. Cover letter
3. Resume
Important information for applicants:
● If successful, we require a Police Information Check (with vulnerable sector check)
● If successful, we require an up-to-date Standard First Aid & CPR C training (valid until the end of your contract)
● The normal work week is Monday to Friday, but the first day of work will be a mandatory all day training session on Saturday, January 9th, 2027
● We thank all applicants for their interest in DiscoverE, however only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Estimated Compensation: $17.07
Application Deadline: Wednesday, November 11th at 11:59 PM MT
