STEM101: JerseySTEM 20 hrs/week Internship for recent graduates

About JerseySTEM

All JerseySTEM roles are pro-bono (unpaid) positions.JerseySTEM is a mission-driven professional network of pro-bono contributors dedicated to improving access to STEM education and career pathways for underserved middle school girls in New Jersey.

Members contribute their professional skills and leverage their networks in service of the organization’s gender-equity agenda.Membership is a minimum six-month commitment of approximately six flexible hours per week and includes a $100 refundable deposit, returned after six months of active membership. K–12 educators, retirees, veterans, interns, and students are exempt from the deposit.

Overview

JerseySTEM has exciting unpaid internship opportunities for individuals interested in 20 hour/week commitment for at least one month, renewable indefinitely. The intern will be responsible for  projects relevant to the JerseySTEM mission to deliver after school enrichment classes to underserved kids.

Available Internship Fields

• Marketing

• Journalism

• Nonprofit Management

• Grant Writing

• Curriculum Development & Teaching

• Computer Science

• Business Analysis

• Finance

• Social Media

• Data Analytics

• Engineering

**Note: You only need to apply once to be considered for roles in any of these fields.

If you have a college degree or a Master's, are interested in having an impact on students' lives and willing/able to commit 20 hours/week or more, then send us your resume. 

Please note you only need to apply to this opening to be considered for an internship in the fields listed above. 

For more information about this internship opportunity, please click here.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members on department-specific projects

• Attend scheduled work sessions and maintain regular communication with your assigned manager

• Submit brief written updates on your work daily

• Participate in JerseySTEM's communication systems (Slack, G-Suite, etc.)

• Maintain a professional demeanor in all internal and external interactions

• Notify department head or HR if you encounter any issues connecting with your manager

Time Commitment 

•  20 hours/week minimum, for at least 1 month (renewable monthly)

• Shifts are flexible and fall within the following time blocks (Eastern Time):

  • Morning: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

  • Afternoon: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

  • Evening: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM or 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

  Adjustments can be made to accommodate job interviews or special circumstances.

Location

• This position is remote 

Benefits:

• Great opportunity for international students on OPT looking for sponsorship

• Offer letter confirming internship in your field of study (20 hrs/week)

• Networking opportunities with professionals in various disciplines

• Letter of completion and recommendation upon request

• LinkedIn recommendation upon request

• Interns who join JerseySTEM as Data Analysts as new Joinees will be invited to a 4 hour/day/4 week "BootCamp".

Qualifications

• College or Master’s degree in a relevant field

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Willingness to work independently with minimal supervision

• Familiarity with digital collaboration tools (Slack, G-Suite, Salesforce, Jira)

• Passion for making a positive impact on students' lives

Requirements

• Ability to commit to a minimum of 20 hours/week
• Preferred: Candidates located in New Jersey, as our programs primarily serve local communities.

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