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Form of workAre you a motivated self-starter who enjoys working with individuals of all ages? The University of Southern Maine is seeking STEM Camp Leaders and welcomes the opportunity to speak with you about this winter, spring, and/or summer opportunity!
The STEM Camp Leader is responsible for the day-to-day operation of any of the USM/Maine Robotics' STEM camps. Each camp consists of up to 16 campers, ages can range from 9 to 17, but no camp would have more than a 5-year range. Responsibilities include oversight of the staff, check-in, and check-out of all campers for each day, maintaining contact with parents, resolving any conflicts between campers, giving short educational presentations to the campers, securing of the facility (room), resolving equipment problems, and in general providing the leadership for the camp. Responsible for orchestrating the move of the camp(s) between different locations with the help of the camp counselors and/or the University of Southern Maine central staff. Recruiting and facilitating visiting presenters or local (walking) or transported field trips as the location allows. Covering other camp rooms as may temporarily be needed. This position may require the ability to switch between topics from one week to another.
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
Please indicate in your cover letter which season(s) you are interested in:
December (winter break)
February (spring break)
April break
Summer (June-August)
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 at the end of June at USM campus.
Standard First Aid/CPR training required (provided or reimbursed if you don't have it or isn't current).
Supervises: Camp Counselor's and up to 16 campers.
Reports to: Director of STEM Outreach or the Camp Director.
Duration: 1-6 weeks of active camp, week of training at the end of June in Gorham/Portland.
Compensation: Camp Leaders are paid $23-25/hr
Number of positions: Multiple positions
Location: These camps are offered in a wide variety of locations around the state.
Travel: May be required depending on the conditions, contact USM STEM Outreach Director for more information. Lodging is provided by USM at local facilities.
The University is committed to building a culturally diverse team of leaders, faculty, and staff. We welcome applicants who are multilingual and strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We live our USM Service Promise: Student Focused Every Day. We are looking for employees who understand that promise and support our values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness.
Required Qualifications:
Experience working with children.
Experience in a STEM field, either directly or as an educator.
Experience with at least one of the camp topics, or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications:
4-year Degree or equivalent educational experience
Teaching or educational support certificate and at least 2 years of professional experience.
Summer camp or summer activity experience.
Materials must be submitted via "Apply for position." You will need to create an applicant profile, complete an application and upload a cover letter listing which session(s) you are interested in, a resume/cv and a list of names and contact information for three professional references. You will also need to complete the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status form.
Review of applications will begin immediately. We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.
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, 5748 Boudreau Hall, Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
