TECH999: Technology Internship

JerseySTEM, Inc. • ,

3d • Remote

About The Position

JerseySTEM is a mission-driven professional network of pro-bono contributors working to improve access to STEM education and career pathways for underserved middle school girls in New Jersey. This is an unpaid, remote internship supporting JerseySTEM’s mission to provide after-school enrichment classes to underserved children. Available areas include Technical Support, Data Engineering (Pipelines and Analytics), and Workflow Automation; applicants need to apply only once to be considered across these fields.

The internship requires at least 20 hours per week. The posting describes an initial commitment of at least three months, renewable indefinitely based on performance, and separately states a minimum commitment of at least one month, renewable monthly. Work sessions are scheduled within flexible Eastern Time blocks: morning (9:30 AM–1:30 PM), afternoon (12:00 PM–4:00 PM), or evening (3:00 PM–7:00 PM or 6:00 PM–10:00 PM). Adjustments may be made for job interviews or special circumstances. JerseySTEM roles are pro bono and unpaid. Membership generally requires a minimum six-month commitment of approximately six flexible hours per week and a $100 refundable deposit, but interns are exempt from the deposit.

The posting lists an offer letter confirming an internship in the intern’s field of study (20 hours per week), networking opportunities, and letters of completion and recommendation upon request. It also mentions a performance-qualified LinkedIn recommendation upon request and describes the opportunity as suitable for international students on OPT seeking sponsorship.

Requirements

• College or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work independently with minimal supervision in a remote setting.
• Learning mindset.
• Familiarity with digital collaboration tools such as G-Suite, Salesforce, Jira, and Confluence.
• Passion for making a positive impact on students’ lives.
• Ability to commit to at least 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members on department-specific projects.
• Attend scheduled work sessions and maintain regular communication with the assigned manager.
• Submit brief written updates on work daily.
• Participate in JerseySTEM communication systems, including G-Suite and Jira/Confluence.
• Maintain a professional demeanor in internal and external interactions.
• Notify the department head or HR if issues arise connecting with the assigned manager.

Benefits

• Networking opportunities with professionals in various disciplines.
• Offer letter confirming an internship in the intern’s field of study (20 hours per week).
• Letter of completion and recommendation upon request.
• Performance-qualified LinkedIn recommendation upon request.
• Opportunity described as suitable for international students on OPT seeking sponsorship.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern