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
Social Media
Journalism
Human Resources
Nonprofit Management
Grant Writing
Curriculum Development
Education Majors
Business Analysis
Finance
Operations Management
Supply Chain
IT operations/Helpdek/Support
**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)
Standard work shift is 3pm-6pm Monday-Friday and an additional up to 5 hours of ad-hoc meetings during the week.
Location
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
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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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 to advance the organization's gender-equity agenda in STEM fields. The organization operates on a volunteer-based model where professionals commit a minimum of six months and approximately six flexible hours per week to support youth development and close the gender gap in STEM education.
