Volunteer and Job Opportunities

Part-time STEM Program Facilitator

Work with kids. Explore STEM. Pick up hours when it works for you.

The Challenger Learning Center of Maine is looking for enthusiastic, dependable people who enjoy working with kids and want to help bring STEM education to life.

This is a genuinely flexible, part-time position. You don’t need to commit to a traditional fixed schedule. Hours can be scheduled around your availability, with opportunities to work on a per diem or pool basis.

It could be a great fit if you’re:

• A parent looking for work that fits around your children’s schedule

• A seasonal resident who wants to pick up hours while you’re in Maine

• Someone looking for part-time work without a set weekly schedule

• Recently retired professional looking for flexible part-time work to stay active, contribute their experience, and earn additional income. 

• Simply someone who wants meaningful, fun work with kids and STEM

What You'll Do

STEM Program Facilitators lead immersive, NASA-inspired space mission simulations, science education programs, and hands-on STEM experiences for students at the Challenger Learning Center of Maine.

Normally 75% of the work available takes place Monday through Friday during school-day hours, making this a particularly good fit for people who prefer a school-year or daytime schedule.

Additional opportunities may include:

• Afterschool programs

• Public events

• Vacation and summer camps

• Birthday parties

• Evening and weekend programs

Evening and weekend opportunities are optional, so you can pick up additional hours when they fit your schedule.

Applicants should be comfortable speaking in front of groups, proficient with technology, mature, enthusiastic, and genuinely enjoy working with kids. We’ll provide the training, materials, and background you need to learn the space science and confidently lead our programs.

What we’re really looking for is someone with a great attitude, a willingness to learn, and a desire to help kids discover how exciting STEM can be.

If you’re looking for flexible work that’s fun, meaningful, and makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

We’re Always Looking for Great People!

The Challenger Learning Center of Maine is always looking for quality people who are excited about STEM, education, and working with students and families. We regularly have opportunities for part-time work, including program facilitation, special events, and other roles as they become available.

If you’re interested in joining our team, we’d love to hear from you! Connect with us below to learn more about current or upcoming opportunities.