All JerseySTEM roles are pro-bono (unpaid) positions.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.
OverviewJerseySTEM offers exciting unpaid HR internship opportunities for individuals ready to commit 20 hours per week for at least one month (with the option to renew).As an intern, you will take ownership of projects directly aligned with JerseySTEM’s mission of delivering impactful after-school STEM enrichment programs to underserved students.Available HR Internship Areas- Talent Acquisition
- Learning & Development
- Employee Relations
- HR Analytics
- HR Project Coordination
For more information about this internship opportunity, please click here.
ResponsibilitiesWorkplace Responsibilities- Collaborate with team members on department-specific initiatives
- Attend scheduled work sessions and maintain consistent communication with your assigned manager
- Submit brief daily written updates on progress and deliverables
- Actively participate in JerseySTEM’s communication platforms (Slack, G-Suite, etc.)
- Maintain professionalism in all internal and external interactions
- Escalate any challenges in communication or workflow to your manager or HR promptly
- Plan and execute targeted sourcing strategies to recruit high-quality interns
- Develop and implement creative CSR initiatives for sponsor corporate interns
- Create engaging learning materials and ensure smooth operation within LMS platforms (Google Classroom)
- Build data reports and visualizations using recruitment metrics to drive informed decision-making
- Establish and maintain relationships with university career services to expand talent pipelines
- Support onboarding processes to ensure a seamless and engaging intern experience
- Assist in tracking recruitment performance metrics and optimizing hiring workflows
Time Commitment
- 20 hours/week minimum, for at least 1 month (renewable monthly)
- Work shift is 3pm-6pm EST daily (weekdays)
- Additional occaional ad-hoc meeting can be scheduled evenings or week-ends
Location
- This position is remote
Benefits:
Great opportunity for international students on OPT looking for sponsorship
Offer letter confirming internship in your field of study (20 hrs/week)
Networking opportunities with professionals in various disciplines
Letter of completion and recommendation upon request
LinkedIn recommendation upon request
- Interns who join JerseySTEM as Data Analysts as new Joinees will be invited to a 4 hour/day/4 week "BootCamp".
College or Master’s degree in a relevant field
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to work independently with minimal supervision
Familiarity with digital collaboration tools (Slack, G-Suite, Salesforce, Jira)
Passion for making a positive impact on students' lives
- Ability to commit to a minimum of 20 hours/week
- Preferred: Candidates located in New Jersey, as our programs primarily serve local communities.
Skills Required
- College or Master's degree in a relevant field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to work independently with minimal supervision
- Familiarity with Slack, G-Suite, Salesforce, and Jira
- Passion for making a positive impact on students' lives
- Ability to commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week
- Availability for the 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. EST weekday work shift
- Location in New Jersey
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What We Do
JerseySTEM is a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit that brings science, technology, engineering, and math education to middle-school girls in underrepresented New Jersey communities. It partners with socially responsible companies, youth organizations, colleges, universities, schools, and volunteers to provide hands-on and online after-school projects and inquiry-based learning. Its programs build teamwork, problem-solving skills, self-esteem, and pathways toward college, STEM careers, and future leadership.
