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

University of Maine•Portland, ME

23d•$16 - $19

About The Position

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. 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. 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!