Director and Scientific Educator

About the Position

Job offer: Director and Scientific Educator

Organisation: Objectif Sciences International (OSI)

Locations: Switzerland (Valais, Vaud, Geneva), France, USA, and other locations of Scientific Holiday Centres.

Duration: Seasonal (1 to 2 months) or full-time

Context:

For over 30 years, OSI, an international NGO with Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, has been organizing scientific holidays for young people aged 7 to 18, Families, and Adults (including Seniors) or as part of School Trips (Scientific Discovery Classes). Our unique approach, based on learning science through hands-on research, allows participants to enjoy immersive educational and scientific experiences, ranging from palaeontology to astronomy, robotics, ecology, and many other fields.

Responsibilities

• Designing and adapting scientific research projects for young people.
• Supervising educational and leisure activities (sport, culture, games, etc.).
• Ensuring the safety and daily management of the group (meals, getting up, going to bed).
• Helping young people to develop their independence and sense of responsibility through cooperative management.
• Taking part in meetings before and after the camps (pre-camp and post-camp meetings).

Requirements

• Science or engineering student (post-compulsory secondary to postgraduate level).
• Passionate about science (biology, electronics, geology, etc.).
• Leader, educator, teacher, or holiday director with proven experience in group management.
• Team spirit, autonomy, open-mindedness, and the ability to adapt.
• Strong motivation to work in a natural, isolated environment with a demanding schedule.
• Ability to make a long-term commitment to the association’s projects.

Nice to Have

• Availability to live on site in isolated locations in the middle of nature.
• Strong motivation and the ability to work intense hours.
• Personal investment in pre- and post-stay activities, including participation in online forums and the publication of articles.

We Offer

• Membership of a growing international NGO.
• Participation in practical and professional research projects.
• Access to a wide range of educational and technical training courses (astronomy, archaeology, etc.).

About the Company

Objectif Sciences International (OSI) is an international NGO with Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, dedicated to organizing scientific holidays for young people, families, and adults.

How to Apply

If you would like to take part in this unique adventure and help train young scientists while challenging yourself, we invite you to apply via our website.

These Job Offers are largely described on the web site of the Scientific Travel: http://www.vacances-scientifiques.com/Emplois-et-Stages.html

We receive several proposals every day. No proposal will be treated differently than the instructions given on these pages.