Position Title:

Camp Counselors - STEM Camp 2023/2024

Campus:

All USM locations

City, State:

Gorham ME

Department:

Dean Science Technology Health - PDSTH

Bargaining Unit:

Temp

Salary Band/Wage Band:

NA

Work Schedule:

Mon-Fri

Statement of Job:

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 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 of the facility (room), resolving equipment problems, and in general providing the mentorship for the campers. Camps may include local (walking) field trips or transported field trips.

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 either during the first week of camps and/or the last week of June.

Supervises: Up to 16 campers.

Reports to: Camp Leader

Duration: 1-6 weeks depending on location.

Compensation: Ranges from $14.00 - 18.00/hour dependent upon educational attainment, degrees, and experience.

Location: See website for details https://mainerobotics.coursestorm.com/

Counselors are expected to work up to 40 hours per week. Overtime is unusual and requires prior approval.

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

Qualifications:

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

Other Information:

Materials must be submitted via "Apply for position." You will need to create an applicant profile, complete an application and upload a cover letter lists the 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).

Work Year Calendar:

Fiscal Year (12 Months)

Required Documents:

Cover Letter, CV/Resume, References