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
This is a pro-bono volunteer position.
As a member of a team of 3-4 volunteers, develop and/or acquire as well as improve STEM Engineering Outreach Program curriculum to be delivered to middle school girls (grades 5-8) who are in underserved communities. (The Outreach Programs are typically delivered as after-school programs following a fall/spring semester schedule.)
Responsibilities
Develop new and interesting STEM curriculum, and update existing curriculum
Reach out to content providers for potential partnership
Produce materials for both Program Instructors and students to use in the afterschool programs
Produce extracts of the Curriculum to fit the needs of the class
Answer content questions, and provide advice on curriculum content delivery
Leverage technology for innovative ways to deliver curriculum
Learn and practice the curriculum concepts
Use feedback from ongoing classes to improve/enhance existing curriculum
Be a proactive team member and be part of building a fun and exciting team! Qualifications
BS and strong background in an engineering related field
Experience with STEM curriculum a plus
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Able to adapt and solve problems as they arise
Willing to volunteer advice and opinion
Enjoy working with a team/collaborating Time Commitment
3-6 Hours weekly
6 months minimum
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.
