Event Moderator

About Us:

STEM Canada is a registered not-for-profit global program specializing in an advanced, bar-

none STEM-based educational curriculum emphasizing the interconnected subject areas of

science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The STEM program is open to all students

from preschool to high school with the mission to deliver top-notch STEM literacy and

application, designed to teach students in the STEM fields, yielding globally competitive results.

Job Description:

An event moderator serves as the master of ceremonies, ensuring a smooth and engaging

experience for both speakers and the audience. They introduce the speakers, manage the timing

to keep the event on the schedule and facilitate questions, ensuring productive interactions

throughout the session or day.

Location: Remote

Time Commitment: Flexible Hours

Key Responsibilities:

Present each speaker with an engaging introduction to set the stage for their presentation.

Please keep track of the schedule, ensuring each speaker stays within their allotted time and the

event runs smoothly.

Encourage audience participation, making the session interactive by inviting and moderating

questions or discussions.

Establish a welcoming and enthusiastic atmosphere to keep the audience interested and

attentive.

Quickly address any technical problems or logistical disruptions during the

event.

Seamlessly guide the flow between speakers, sessions, and any event segments to maintain

energy and focus.

Encourage interactions and networking among attendees, speakers, and panelists when

appropriate.

Provide brief recaps or key points from each session to help reinforce main ideas and ensure

clarity for the audience.

Required Qualifications

Ability to speak, confidently, and engagingly in front of an audience to maintain their

attention and interest.

Prior experience in public speaking or hosting events is valuable to handle the flow of the

event and keep the audience engaged.

Skills in managing and enforcing time limits to ensure each session or segment stays on

schedule.

Capacity to listen carefully to speakers and audience members, ensuring relevant and

thoughtful responses during discussions and Q&A.

Quick-thinking abilities to handle unexpected situations, such as technical issues or time

overruns, smoothly and professionally.

Friendly and approachable demeanor to make speakers and audience members feel

comfortable and engaged.

Familiarity with the subject matter being discussed, allows the moderator to ask insightful

questions and facilitate meaningful discussions.

Ability to coordinate with event organizers, speakers, and other stakeholders to ensure a

seamless experience.

Knowledge of techniques to encourage audience interaction, whether through direct

questioning, polls, or other engagement tools.

Ability to stay calm and focused in a dynamic environment, especially in managing time

constraints and unexpected challenges.

Benefits:

Flexible working hours with a minimum commitment of 5 hours per week.

Opportunities to attend industry conferences, workshops, and networking events.

Mentorship programs with experienced moderators and event coordinators.

Play a vital role in supporting STEM Canada’s mission to advance STEM

education and positively impact the community.

Receive a Certificate of volunteering for outstanding contributions to STEM Canada's

mission.

Invitations to special events or industry meetups.

SMAC is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome and

encourage applications from all religious backgrounds, persons of color, women,

Indigenous/Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, and others who can contribute to the

diversification of our community.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and a cover letter to

volunteer@stemcanada.ca

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an interview

will be contacted.

Interested individuals should submit their resume for immediate consideration.