Current Opportunities

Position Title

Outreach Team Member

Position Description: As a member of the outreach team, you will take part in the organizational outreach efforts of the Data Science committee by reaching out to various parties including: potential sponsors, students/teachers, clubs, participants, STEM organizations, academics, and dignitaries according to a plan set out and designed by team leads. Outreach will focus on the High School Big Data and AI Challenge (HSBDC) and Inter-University Health Data and AI Program (IUBDC). Team members will be expected to maintain and update outreach records, track engagement status, and report progress to the Outreach Team Lead.

Time Commitment: 3-4 hours/week

Additional Qualifications: Experience with communications or organizational outreach is required.

Position Title

Logistics Team Member

Position Description: As a member of the logistics team, you will aid in the execution of the High School Big Data and AI Challenge (HSBDC) and Inter-University Health Data and AI Program (IUBDC). You should be open/flexible to lend your time to a wide variety of tasks, including but not limited to: planning and executing various aspects of the HSBDC/IUBDC, creating data science-related modules, designing and hosting live workshops, responding to participant inquiries, and helping with other aspects of the program (e.g. outreach) depending on need. You must be able to regularly attend a weekly team meeting and collaborate with team members on important tasks.

Time Commitment: 3-4 hours/week

Additional Qualifications: Experience with project management/communications is required.

Position Title

Blog Team Lead

Position Description: The Blog Team Lead will be responsible for overseeing the planning, development, and publication of content for the STEM Fellowship Science Communication Blog. This role includes coordinating a team of writers and editors, assigning and reviewing blog topics, ensuring timely publication, and maintaining the blog’s overall quality and alignment with STEM Fellowship’s mission and voice. The Blog Team Lead should have strong writing and editing skills, familiarity with science communication, and the ability to manage content calendars and collaborate with other teams (e.g. social media and outreach) to amplify blog visibility.

Time Commitment: 5 hours/week

Additional Qualifications: Applicants must be graduate students or upper-year undergraduate students (3rd or 4th year) with proficiency in English. A strong background in scientific writing and science communication is required.

Position Title

Blog Writer

Position Description: Blog Writers will be responsible for researching and writing engaging and informative articles for the STEM Fellowship Blog. Writers are expected to produce content that aligns with STEM Fellowship’s mission, promotes science communication, and appeals to a student and early-career STEM audience. The ideal candidate will have strong writing and research skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to convey complex scientific topics in an accessible way. Writers should be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, responding to editorial feedback, and meeting deadlines.

Time Commitment: 3-5 hours/week

Additional Qualifications: Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students with proficiency in English. A strong background in scientific writing is an asset.

Position Title

Social Media Coordinator

Position Description: The Social Media Coordinator will be responsible for the hands-on management and operation of STEM Fellowship social media accounts. Responsibilities include designing social media posts and other marketing materials using Canva and Figma. Team members should be able to create engaging, original, and theme-based material. Members should also have a general understanding of how social media platforms work, including how to make posts and follow trends. They will also be monitoring social media channels, analyzing performance metrics, and staying current on social media trends to optimize STEM Fellowship’s online presence.

Time Commitment: 3-5 hours/week

Additional Qualifications: Applicants should be current students pursuing studies in marketing, communications, or related fields. Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in STEM education or nonprofit work, coupled with excellent communication and organizational skills. Familiarity with marketing tools and platforms such as Canva and Figma is highly desirable.

Position Title

Webflow Developer

NOTE: This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) and is a full-time, paid position for Summer 2025.

Position Description: The Webflow Developer will be responsible for transforming Figma designs into a fully functional, responsive website using Webflow. This role involves building template pages, ensuring cross-platform responsiveness, implementing basic SEO practices, and setting up key technical infrastructure such as SSL certificates and domain settings.

Time Commitment: 35 hours/week

Additional Qualifications: Applicants must have strong experience with Webflow, HTML/CSS, and JavaScript, as well as a solid understanding of UI/UX principles. Familiarity with Webflow CMS, components, style guides, and external integrations is essential. Bonus skills include experience with web interactions, animations (e.g., GSAP), and marketing or analytics tool integrations.

Position Title

Chapter Head

Position Description: Chapter Heads are representatives of STEM Fellowship across Canadian and American high schools and are responsible for promoting STEM Fellowship’s mission within the events and programs they implement at their school, devising outreach strategies to reach new members as a way to educate their members about the role of scholarly communication, data science, and computational thinking in the progression of STEM. Chapter Heads must remain in active contact with the national team and attend weekly meetings with their regional lead who will provide mentorship, help troubleshoot issues, and assist with brainstorming event ideas to nurture the growth and success of their chapter. They must maintain active communication with STEM Fellowship through Google Ghat and Email. Candidates must have strong communication and collaboration skills, as well as the ability to meet deadlines.

Time Commitment: 4-5 hours/week

Additional Qualifications: Applicants for this position must be attending a Canadian or American secondary school and be proficient in English.