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# STEM612: JerseySTEM Externship - Kean University (CS/IT)

- **Company:** Jerseystem, Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, JIRA, Data Systems, Scrum Methodology, SQL Databases, Information Technology, Low-code
- **Published:** September 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usbe741f34bdeb43f52d1137f31b5a25b3/eaa

## About the Role

* 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.

## 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.
What you Get:

 * 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.

Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
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


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