What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Counselors - STEM Camp (Temporary) position at Maine's Public Universities?
Job Description
Are you a motivated self-starter who enjoys working with individuals of all ages? The University of Southern Maine is seeking STEM Camp Counselors and welcomes the opportunity to speak with you about this winter, spring, and / or summer opportunity!
The University of Southern Maine's STEM Outreach Program is part of the College of Science, Technology and Health and oversees the Maine Robotics programs, along with the Southworth Planetarium, and coordinates numerous K-12 STEM outreach programs that reside at USM. Training is provided either during the first week of camps and / or the last week of June.
The STEM Camp Counselor is responsible for day-to-day operation of the day camps. Each camp consists of up to 16 campers, ages 9 to 17, depending on the camp. Responsibilities include working with the campers and other staff, giving short educational presentations to the campers, securing the facility (room), resolving equipment problems, and in general providing mentorship for the campers. Camps may include local (walking) field trips or transported field trips.
Camps are offered in December (Winter break), February (Spring break), April break, and Summer (June - August). Camps covered under this position would include :
- LEGO Robotics camp
- Build Your Own Computer Camp
- 3D Design and Printing Camp
- Programming Minecraft Camp
- SeaPerch underwater remotely operated vehicle camp
- Algae camp
- CubeSat camp
- and any other single- or two-week offerings that are currently available.
Compensation : Ranges from $16.00 - 19.00 / hour dependent upon educational attainment, degrees, and experience.
Supervises : Up to 16 campers.
Duration : 1-6 weeks depending on location. Counselors are expected to work up to 40 hours per week.
STEM Camp Locations :
The University of Southern Maine is a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland, Maine area, including campuses in Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing hands-on learning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment, USM is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond.
USM is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM, visit About Our University.
The University of Southern Maine embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. The Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact supports USM's DEIA- and Community Impact-focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.
We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness.
Required Qualifications :
To apply, click on the 'Apply Now' or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following :
These positions will remain open until filled.
We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.
Clery Act :
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR), and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts : disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. View the University's Annual Security Report (PDF). If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please email or call 207.780.4035.
EEO Statement :
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies : Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
Salary : $16 - $19
