Paid Internship: STEM Engager

The STEM Engagement Intern will support Liberty Science Center’s STEM Public Programs, which provide engaging STEM experiences for learners of all ages. The intern will work alongside LSC STEM Engagers to facilitate guest experiences, including demonstrations, pop-ups, and themed programming, while also contributing to the development of a new program for the Public Programs team.

Responsibilities

• Assist STEM Engagers in facilitating demonstrations, pop-ups, and other hands-on STEM experiences for LSC guests.
• Interact with guests and adapt activities and explanations to different ages and levels of understanding.
• Assist with developing, testing, and revising hands-on activities for public programs.
• Contribute ideas and feedback to support the development and improvement of new public programming.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Deliverables

• Gain experience in science communication and public engagement by facilitating STEM walk-up experiences for guests, including demonstrations, pop-ups, and lab activities.
• Develop, test, and revise a STEM pop-up program for inclusion in the LSC Public Programs Library.

Requirements

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in STEM or a 2026 graduate of a New Jersey college or university.
• Interest in STEM education, informal learning, and public engagement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact with fellow staff members and guests in a friendly and professional manner.
• Ability to communicate STEM concepts clearly and adapt explanations for audiences of different ages and backgrounds.
• Some experience with teaching, activity development, public speaking, or working with the public is preferred.
• Enthusiasm, creativity, initiative, and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

Pay

Interns are compensated at $20/hour.

Schedule

This is a part-time internship position. Interns work 15–20 hours per week for 10 weeks and must be available a minimum of two full days per week (10 a.m.–5 p.m.), between Wednesday and Sunday.

Benefits

• 25% discount in the LSC gift shop
• 15% discount in the on-site café
• Free onsite parking

Work Environment

Liberty Science Center is located in a beautiful waterfront state park in Jersey City, New Jersey. Employees have access to free parking, the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, and the NJ PATH train. All employees have access to an on-site café and a terrace with stunning NYC views.

Physical Demands

• On-site work requires standing for long periods while working with students or the public.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds is required.
• Frequent visits to the museum floor (navigating concrete floors, climbing stairs, etc.) and outdoors (navigating uneven ground and being exposed to the elements).
• Tolerating high levels of noise and extensive public speaking, sometimes in noisy environments.