| Employment Opportunities with Maine Robotics: 2010 Summer Job Announcement: We have begun recruiting for 2010. We anticipate camp counselor positions in Orono/Bangor and Portland/Gorham. We may also be seeking staff in Falmouth, Farmington, and Auburn. ORONO/BANGOR: Camp Counselor, 2 positions anticipated: This person is responsible for day-to-day operation of the day camps. Each camp consists of 16 campers, ages 9 to 15. 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. Experience with children and/or technology is required. This position is ideal for teachers, graduate students (education, sciences, technology) or upper level undergraduates. Training provided during first week of camps. Standard First Aid/CPR training required (provided if you don’t have it). Supervises: Up to 16 campers. Reports to: Camp leader. Duration: July 5th to August 13th (6 weeks). Pay: $375/week with no benefits. Two paid sick days for the summer. 2 days of training at the end of June, dates to be announced. GORHAM/PORTLAND: Camp Counselor, 2 positions anticipated: This person is responsible for day-to-day operation of the day camps. Each camp consists of 16 campers, ages 9 to 15. 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. Experience with children and/or technology is required. This position is ideal for teachers, graduate students (education, sciences, technology) or upper level undergraduates. Training provided during first week of camps. Standard First Aid/CPR training required (provided if you don’t have it). Supervises: Up to 16 campers. Reports to: Camp leader. Duration: July 5th to August 13th (6 weeks). Pay: $375/week with no benefits. Two paid sick days for the summer. 2 days of training at the end of June, dates to be announced. Maine Robotics has been offering summer camps focused on Technology, Science, and Robotics since 2003. We use the popular LEGO® MindStorms robotic kits to teach engineering and programming. Over 1000 children have attended these camps over the last 7 years and we anticipate over 250 campers this summer alone. Maine Robotics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, race, age, religion, or sexual orientation. All prospective applicants must provide references and are subject to a mandatory state background check. ORONO: Camp support person: This person is responsible for supporting the camps from the Orono location. Will likely require some reimbursed overnight travel to camps. Serve as a substitute camp counselor or camp leader as needed. Development of curriculum updates in coordination with the Maine Robotics director, answer phone inquiries about camp program, equipment inventory and preparation for the camps. Experience with children and/or technology is a strong plus. This position is ideal for graduate students (education, sciences, technology) or upper level undergraduates. On the job training provided. Reports to: Maine Robotics Director, unless on-site as a camp counselor when they will report to the Camp Leader at that location.. Duration: End of May to August. Pay: Work Study preferred, but may consider other as budget allows. Work study pay commensurate with that allowed by the hosting University or College. Two paid sick days during the summer. APPLICATION PROCESS: Send a cover letter, resume and 3 references to: Thomas Bickford, Director Maine Robotics 167 Bennoch Road Orono, ME 04473 or by email to: bickford@mainerobotics.org |
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