STEM101: Internship Program at JerseySTEM, Inc.
United States
<h2>About JerseySTEM</h2> <p><strong>All JerseySTEM roles are pro-bono (unpaid) positions.</strong>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.</p> <p>Members contribute their professional skills and leverage their networks in service of the organization’s gender-equity agenda.Membership is a <strong>minimum six-month commitment of approximately six flexible hours per week </strong>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.</p> <h2>Overview</h2> <p>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. </p> <h3><strong>Available Internship Fields</strong></h3> <ul> <li><p>Marketing</p></li> <li><p>Journalism</p></li> <li><p>Nonprofit Management</p></li> <li><p>Grant Writing</p></li> <li><p>Curriculum Development & Teaching</p></li> <li><p>Computer Science</p></li> <li><p>Business Analysis</p></li> <li><p>Finance</p></li> <li><p>Social Media</p></li> <li><p>Data Analytics</p></li> <li><p>Engineering</p></li> </ul> <p><em><strong>**Note: You only need to apply once to be considered for roles in any of these fields.</strong></em></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>If you have a college degree or a Master's, are interested in having an impact on students' lives and willing/able to commit <strong>20 hours/week </strong>or more, then send us your resume. </p> <p> </p> <p>Please note you only need to apply to this opening to be considered for an internship in the fields listed above. </p> <p> </p> <p>For more information about this internship opportunity, please click here.</p> <h2>Responsibilities</h2> <p> </p> <ul> <li><p>Collaborate with team members on department-specific projects</p></li> <li><p>Attend scheduled work sessions and maintain regular communication with your assigned manager</p></li> <li><p>Submit brief written updates on your work daily</p></li> <li><p>Participate in JerseySTEM's communication systems (Slack, G-Suite, etc.)</p></li> <li><p>Maintain a professional demeanor in all internal and external interactions</p></li> <li><p>Notify department head or HR if you encounter any issues connecting with your manager</p></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Time Commitment </strong></p> <ul> <li> 20 hours/week minimum, for at least 1 month (renewable monthly) </li> <li><p>Shifts are flexible and fall within the following time blocks (Eastern Time):</p> <ul> <li><p>Morning: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM</p></li> <li><p>Afternoon: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM</p></li> <li><p>Evening: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM or 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM</p></li> </ul><p><em>Adjustments can be made to accommodate job interviews or special circumstances.</em></p></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Location</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>This position is remote </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p> <ul> <li><p>Great opportunity for international students on OPT looking for sponsorship</p></li> <li><p>Offer letter confirming internship in your field of study (20 hrs/week)</p></li> <li><p>Networking opportunities with professionals in various disciplines</p></li> <li><p>Letter of completion and recommendation upon request</p></li> <li><p>LinkedIn recommendation upon request</p></li> <li>Interns who join JerseySTEM as Data Analysts as new Joinees will be invited to a 4 hour/day/4 week "BootCamp".</li> </ul> <h2>Qualifications</h2> <ul> <li><p>College or Master’s degree in a relevant field</p></li> <li><p>Strong written and verbal communication skills</p></li> <li><p>Willingness to work independently with minimal supervision</p></li> <li><p>Familiarity with digital collaboration tools (Slack, G-Suite, Salesforce, Jira)</p></li> <li><p>Passion for making a positive impact on students' lives</p></li> </ul> <h2>Requirements</h2> <ul> <li>Ability to commit to a minimum of 20 hours/week</li> <li><strong>Preferred:</strong> Candidates located in <strong>New Jersey</strong>, as our programs primarily serve local communities. </li> </ul> <h2>Search Word</h2>#OPT#, #F1#, #EAD#
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