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Do you love STEM, enjoy working with young people, and thrive in a hands-on, high-energy environment? The University of Southern Maine (USM) is excited to hire STEM Camp Counselors to join our dynamic outreach team for spring and summer camps. This is a rewarding opportunity to inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence in students while gaining valuable leadership and teaching experience.

As a STEM Camp Counselor, you'll play a key role in the daily operation of USM's STEM day camps, working with small groups of up to 16 campers ages 9-17. You'll mentor campers as they explore science, technology, engineering, and math through interactive projects, collaborative challenges, and engaging educational activities. Counselors help deliver short instructional presentations, support hands-on learning, manage equipment and materials, and ensure a safe, welcoming, and inclusive camp environment. Some camps may include local walking field trips or transported off-site experiences.

Camp Topics May Include:

• 3D Printing and Design
• Build Your Own Computer
• DIY Robotics & Electronics
• LEGO Robotics and LEGO Builders
• Advanced LEGO Robotics
• Programming in Minecraft
• Astrophysics in Minecraft
• Ecology Camp
• STEM Residential Camp

About the STEM Outreach Program

USM's STEM Outreach Program, housed within the College of Science, Technology and Health, leads a wide range of K-12 STEM initiatives, including Maine Robotics programs, the Southworth Planetarium, and numerous community-based outreach efforts across the state.

Training & Support

Comprehensive training is provided during the first week of camp and/or the final week of June, ensuring you feel confident and prepared to succeed.

Position Details

• Supervises: Up to 16 campers
• Reports to: Camp Leader
• Duration: 1-6 weeks, depending on location
• Schedule: Up to 40 hours per week (overtime is rare and requires prior approval)
• Compensation: $16.00-$19.00 per hour, based on education, degree status, and experience
• Location: Varies by camp (click here for details) 

If you're enthusiastic about STEM education, enjoy mentoring youth, and want to make a meaningful impact while building professional skills, we'd love to hear from you. Join USM this season and help spark the next generation of innovators!

Required Qualifications:

• Experience working with children and/or technology is required.
• Background in education, sciences, and/or technology is desirable but not required.

To apply, click on the 'Apply Now' button below or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.

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.

About the University of Southern Maine

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 fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates diverse perspectives, enhancing teaching, learning, personal growth, and overall institutional achievement.  USM encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, veterans, and those with differing abilities, experiences, and cultural perspectives.

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. 

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis 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, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

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