Hiring
Duties and responsibilities
Project Co-Coordinators will work on the development of five workshop packages, each focused on a case study of genomics in forestry, with priority to topics and issues of interest in Indigenous communities.
Key responsibilities of Project Co-Coordinators include:
– Arranging and audio-recording interviews with experts on case studies of genomics in forestry
– Supporting with the development of trailer videos (e.g. typing transcripts, providing feedback on drafts)
– Researching BC curricular requirements for workshop development
– Producing facilitators’ guides (e.g. discussion prompts, interactive activities)
– Creating content for experiential aids
– Creating content for “Genomics in Society” website
– Representing “Genomics in Society” at meetings, conferences, and other gatherings
– Liaising with partner organizations to identify areas for collaboration
Core competencies
We are looking for the following skills in candidates for this position. Candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of whether they fit all of the following criteria.
Required skills:
– Familiarity with emerging topics in forestry and/or genomics
– Experience in workshop facilitation and/or workshop development
– Excellent written communication skills
– Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Asset skills
The follow skills are considered assets. Candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of whether they fit all of the following criteria.
Any of the following skills are considered assets:
– Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
– Proficiency in Adobe Audition and Premiere
– Proficiency in website development (WordPress)
Asset knowledge
Interest or knowledge in the following topics are considered assets. Candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of whether they fit all of the following criteria.
Please note the following list of case studies tentatively selected for development into workshop packages. Knowledge or interest in any of the following topics is considered an asset:
– Assisted migration and the whitebark pine
– Seedbank development for Douglas-fir and ponderosa pine
– Spruce weevil resistance in white spruce and Sitka spruce
– Genomics and the yellow cedar
Compensation and eligibility
Project Co-Coordinators will work on the development of five workshop packages, each focused on a case study of genomics in forestry, with priority to topics and issues of interest in Indigenous communities.
Hourly rate: $25.00/hr
Project Co-Coordinators will be eligible to work for 10 hrs/week for up to 160 hours between February and June 2020. Project Co-Coordinators may be invited to continue working on the project after a review process in June 2020.
We invite current UBC students (undergraduate or graduate welcome) to apply for this position. Please indicate the name of your program and your UBC student number when sending your application. This project will run until March 2021. All UBC students are welcome to apply, regardless of whether they will be enrolled as UBC students through to March 2021.
