STEM Program Assistant

Brooklyn Public Library • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

The STEM Program Assistant supports Brooklyn Public Library’s STEM programming, primarily its FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) program. Working closely with the STEM Coordinator, the assistant supports robotics teams, youth participants, coaches, volunteers, and program events throughout the program year. This is a temporary, part-time, grant-funded position. The grant is funded through 12/31/26, with an intention to renew; employment beyond that date depends on grant renewal. The position pays $25 per hour and requires 19 hours per week, including evenings and weekends when required for practices and competitions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or HSE.
• Experience with robotics, STEM education, coding, engineering, or technology.
• Experience working with youth or educational programs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Availability to work 19 hours per week, including evenings and weekends when required for practices and competitions.
• Ability to lift, move, and organize robotics equipment and event materials.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with FIRST Tech Challenge, LEGO robotics, or similar robotics programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with FTC practices, workshops, staff trainings, and robotics activities.
• Support youth participants in robot building, programming, engineering, and problem-solving.
• Assist with FTC team preparation, competitions, equipment, and logistics.
• Help prepare and maintain robotics kits, tools, technology, and program materials.
• Visit library locations across Brooklyn to provide assistance as needed.
• Support FTC competitions, showcases, and special events, including setup and breakdown.
• Assist with transporting, organizing, and inventorying robotics equipment.
• Provide on-site support to coaches, volunteers, staff, and participants.
• Help communicate schedules, program updates, and competition information to participating branches and teams.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment for youth ages 10–17.
• Perform other STEM- and robotics-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED