Volunteer and Job Opportunities

Part-time STEM Program Facilitator

Challenger seeks someone with experience and enjoyment working with kids to facilitate immersive NASA-like space mission simulations/science education programs at the Challenger Learning Center of Maine. Responsibilities would also include afterschool programs, public events, vacation/summer camps and birthday parties. Flexible hours, some evenings and weekends. Applicants must be comfortable speaking in front of people, and have a proficiency with technology. Teacher experience is not required, however; anyone who is mature and enthusiastic with kids is encouraged to apply. Space science background is NOT required- just a great attitude to learn.

Experience and education:

• Preferred Bachelors’ degree in a science-related field or equivalent field; or bachelors’ of science or bachelors’ of arts in education with emphasis in STEM education;

• Ability to work effectively with groups of adults and children of all ages;

• Ability to effectively communicate with people of all ages who have diverse backgrounds, abilities, and scientific knowledge;

• Have excellent presentation, verbal and written communications skills;

• Preferred experience with curriculum development and implementation of hands-on activities;

• Ability to perform limited technical problem-solving; and

• Public speaking with the ability to foster and create an exciting and animated learning environment.

Facilitator Duties:

• Lead and assist with school, corporate team-building, private, and public simulated space missions for youth;

• Assisting with space- and STEM-related activity sessions for Youth;

• Assist in the development, revision, presentation, evaluation, and maintenance of quality educational programs for the Challenger Learning Center;

• Assist in training of Challenger Learning Center staff and volunteers;

• Setting up the simulator computers and equipment to prepare for a Simulated Space Mission, and shutting down the simulator at the end of the day;

• Assist in installing, evaluating and revising new mission scenarios;

• Participating in ongoing STEM education programs;

• Making promotional visits to schools, community groups, and public events;

• Developing and implementing Afterschool, School Year Vacation and Summer Camp programs; and

• Preparing, maintaining, and revising Simulated Space Mission supplies and materials.

• Perform virtual space mission simulations with schools and youth organizations.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay:

$17.00 per hour

Expected hours:

10.0 – 20.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

• Flexible schedule

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person