Career profile: schools engagement officer
In this career profile, Cindy describes her role as a Science Engagement Officer for schools. This is one of a series of career profiles exploring lots of different jobs in genomics.
About me:
Name: Cindy
Job title: Science Engagement Officer (Schools)
What do I do: I work with schools across the UK to encourage students to learn more about science and science careers. Our team aim to make science accessible to all.
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Skills I use in my job:
Creativity
Designing new exciting activities for students.
Teamwork
Working with colleagues to make and deliver resources.
Communication
Meeting new people and teaching about genomics to a variety of audiences.
Organisation
Making sure I am organised for where I am going to be, such as at a school, and have everything I need.