[Hiring] JerseySTEM Externship @JerseySTEM

Role Description

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.

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

• 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.

Requirements

• Kean departmental approval.

Benefits

• 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.