2026 Internship - Talent Services - STEM PMO

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

3d•$17 - $34

About The Position

Are you someone who enjoys working in a highly collaborative, dynamic environment? Do you have strong communication, organizational and analytical skills? Are attention to detail, accuracy, and customer service meaningful to you? If you’re pursuing a degree in human resources, psychology, communications, business, or education and want to gain experience in STEM programming we’d love to have you join our team! We are seeking an intern to help us develop and implement programming for students in grades 3 through college. For example: As a member of our team, you'll contribute to helping us prepare for the 2025-2026 school year and implementing summer workshops and events. You will be joining a hardworking team who is committed to providing great experiences for the students, educators, and volunteers we serve. We are passionate about developing the nation's STEM talent. Our team is committed to providing you with a valuable experience that will help you make important decisions about your future career. We strive to foster an environment of fun and collaboration. Our team values creativity, collaboration, determination, and supporting each other. As a member of our team... Your primary responsibility will be to provide programmatic support for APL’s Pathways, ASPIRE, MESA, STEM Academy, and outreach programs. Programmatic support includes but is not limited to: Developing and maintaining a student project hub, developing and publishing a weekly newsletter, developing and sharing content via instant messaging platforms (Slack), and other duties as assigned. You will partner with the STEM Program Management Office’s 5 specialists to coordinate workshops, assist with student onboarding, chaperone and assist middle school Space Camp students, administer surveys, and develop and update programmatic content for the 2027 program year. You will also help the ASPIRE, MESA, and STEM Academy Specialists prepare our student information and learning management systems for the 2027 program year. In addition to your programmatic duties, you will organize supplies, maintain learning lab equipment, help facilitate lab tours, analyze data, and make program improvement recommendations.

Requirements

Are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in labor and human resources, organizational management, psychology, communications, business, education, or related degree.
Have a passion for providing transformative experiences for future STEM professionals.
Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Are able to access APL’s facilities and networks, US Citizenship or permanent resident status is required, subject to applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

Have experience developing and implementing STEM programming for students in primary, secondary, or post-secondary school.
Are considering a career in STEM education.
Want to work in APL's Talent Services Department or are interested in human resources.

Responsibilities

Provide programmatic support for APL’s Pathways, ASPIRE, MESA, STEM Academy, and outreach programs.
Developing and maintaining a student project hub
Developing and publishing a weekly newsletter
Developing and sharing content via instant messaging platforms (Slack)
Coordinate workshops
Assist with student onboarding
Chaperone and assist middle school Space Camp students
Administer surveys
Develop and update programmatic content for the 2027 program year
Help the ASPIRE, MESA, and STEM Academy Specialists prepare our student information and learning management systems for the 2027 program year.
Organize supplies
Maintain learning lab equipment
Help facilitate lab tours
Analyze data
Make program improvement recommendations.