Camp Leaders - STEM Camp, Spring​/Summer ; Temporary

Camp Leaders - STEM Camp, Spring/Summer 2026 (Temporary)

Portland, ME, United States and 1 more (On-site)

• Job Identification 2050
• Job Category Professional
• Posting Date 02/06/2026, 04:22 PM
• Locations P.O. Box 9300, Portland, ME, 04104, US 37 College Avenue, Gorham, ME, 04038, US (On-site)
• Business Unit University of Southern Maine
• Job Schedule Part time
• Regular or Temporary Temporary
• Bargaining Unit Non-Represented Employees

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.

The STEM Camp Leader plays a central leadership role in the daily operation of USM and Maine Robotics STEM camps, ensuring a high‑quality, engaging, and well‑organized experience for campers, families, and staff. Each camp serves up to 16 campers, with ages ranging from 9 to 17 (no camp spans more than a five‑year age range), allowing for meaningful mentorship and age‑appropriate learning.

As the Camp Leader, you will oversee all aspects of camp operations, including supervising and supporting camp counselors, managing daily camper check‑in and check‑out, and serving as the primary point of contact for parents and guardians. You’ll foster a positive, inclusive camp culture by addressing camper needs, resolving conflicts, and modeling strong leadership and professionalism. The role also includes delivering short educational presentations, managing equipment and materials, securing camp spaces, and troubleshooting issues as they arise to keep programs running smoothly.

The Camp Leader coordinates logistics across locations, working closely with camp counselors and University of Southern Maine central staff to transition camps between sites as needed. You’ll also recruit and host visiting presenters and organize local walking or transported field trips when appropriate. Flexibility is key, as this position may require stepping into different camp rooms temporarily or shifting between STEM topics from week to week.

If you enjoy leading teams, problem‑solving on the fly, and creating memorable STEM learning experiences, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact while building strong leadership and program management skills.

Comprehensive training is provided at the end of June, ensuring you feel confident and prepared to succeed.

Standard First Aid/CPR training required (provided or reimbursed).

• 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, and one week of training at the end of June in Gorham/Portland.
• Schedule:
  
  Up to 40 hours per week (overtime is rare and requires prior approval)
• Compensation: $27.00–$35.00 per hour, based on education and experience
• Location:
  
  Varies by camp ( for details)
• Travel:
  May be required depending on the conditions, contact USM STEM Outreach Director for more information. Lodging is provided by USM at local facilities.

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!

• 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

• 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.

• 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…