MKTG101: Marketing & Communications Associate
About the role
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. JerseySTEM is a grassroots non‑profit that partners with local schools, parents, and educators to create and enhance STEM‑oriented educational opportunities for students in grades 5‑8, supporting their paths toward college and career readiness. The organization provides free after‑school, project‑based, hands‑on programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (Robotics, Coding, Engineering, Life Sciences, etc.), with classes lasting up to 10 weeks and taught primarily by trained volunteer college students.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Business Development and University Relations Advisors to design the sourcing of student coaches.
- Research and provide recommendations on data to be collected.
- Develop appropriate print and web materials (brochures, promotional materials, online content) in collaboration with the communications team as required.
- Attend the weekly online meetings of the College Engagement unit and Marketing unit and update progress as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or a related field.
- Previous work experience or internships in marketing preferred.
Skills
- Excellent ability to translate the unit’s marketing needs.
- Excels at cross‑functional collaboration.
- Experience working within G‑Suite, Slack and JIRA preferred.
Benefits
- $100 refundable deposit, returned after six months of active membership (exempt for K‑12 educators, retirees, veterans, interns, and students).
Pay
Pro‑bono (unpaid) position.
Schedule
- Minimum six‑month commitment.
- Approximately 5‑7 flexible hours per week.