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STEM612: JerseySTEM Externship - Kean University (CS/IT)

JerseySTEM · New Jersey, United States · 1 mo ago
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All JerseySTEM roles are pro-bono (unpaid) positions. JerseySTEM is a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to bringing science, technology, engineering, and math education to 5th-8th grade girls in underserved New Jersey communities. We rely on a network of college and industry volunteers to deliver and support field-proven programs in partner middle schools. JerseySTEM's Externship Program pairs Kean University scholars pursuing studies in CS, IT or Education with a JerseySTEM industry mentor for a real technology project, while also teaching hands-on STEM to middle school girls in underserved New Jersey communities. This is a two-part experience: project work and teaching.

What You Get

  • 1:1 mentorship from an industry professional
  • Mid- and End-of-Externship evaluations (portfolio-ready feedback)
  • Real project experience with a live nonprofit - not a classroom simulation
  • Hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum, Jira, and industry-standard tools
  • Exposure to a professional tech stack (SQL, low-code platforms, workflow automation, applied AI)
  • A story of social impact for every future interview
  • Transportation provided for weekly teaching session

Key Responsibilities

As a Technology or Education Intern you will play a pivotal role in participating in JerseySTEM projects and in delivering engaging and effective STEM-focused lessons and activities to middle school students of various skill levels. Your main responsibilities include:

Teaching

  • Lead weekly STEM sessions for 5th-8th grade girls at a partner middle school, 3:30-5:30 PM
  • Bring computational thinking and hands-on activities into the classroom
  • Track attendance and document sessions

Technology Project or Curriculum Design Assignment

  • Work on a real JerseySTEM technology project - data systems, applications, automation, or analytics (full scope, deliverables, and tech stack provided at onboarding)
  • Participate in Agile/Scrum sprints tracked in Jira, with sprint demos and reviews
  • Meet 1:1 with an assigned industry mentor for guidance and evaluation

Qualifications and Skills

  • Currently enrolled at Kean University with interest and skills in a relevant field (e.g., computer science, data science, engineering, mathematics, education)
  • Experience teaching or mentoring students in a STEM-related subject area is a plus
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Familiarity with relevant technologies, tools, and software applications

Additional Information

  • The Tech project are virtual with work sessions on Google Meet.
  • The workshops with middle school students are on-site at select venues near your campus.
  • Travel to and from job location will be provided, if requested.

Workshop Details

  • Length: One semester
  • Class Duration: 40-120 hours/semester or more involved in remote/virtual IT project, 30 hours of on-site teaching in a middle school
  • Topics: Coding, Robotics, AI/Cyber, Teaching

Logistics

  • Free transportation to workshop venue is available via Uber or mileage reimbursements
  • Location: Select venues close to your college campus in New Jersey. Typically 15mn Uber ride.
  • Kean departmental approval

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