STEM Camp Intern

STEM Camp Intern - Summer 2026 (College)

Whippany, NJ, US

Salary: $20.00 Hourly

About Students 2 Science:

Students 2 Science’s mission is to inspire and empower all students through hands-on learning experiences, encouraging them to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to strengthen the future workforce. Through Students 2 Science’s STEM programs, participants will build a greater understanding of STEM, enhance technical skills, and be provided with information and guidance on STEM education and career pathways.

Description:

• This is an in-person, seasonal position at our Apollo Technology Center in Whippany, NJ.
• Duration: June 29 to August 14, 2026.
• STEM Camp College Interns will be compensated at the rate of $20.00 per hour.
• You will work 5 days a week between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Monday to Friday) for the duration of the camp season. Camp Interns will work a maximum of 25-30 hours per week.  
• As a Students 2 Science STEM Camp Intern, you will work with an assigned Instruction Leader to immerse students in an engaging and fun Summer STEM experience, exploring a variety of STEM concepts.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead and encourage students through STEM learning activities.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and engaging learning environment for campers and staff.
• Work collaboratively with Instructional Leaders and other Interns to deliver fun and exciting STEM learning experiences.   
• Attend meetings with Instructional Leaders and other Camp Interns.
• Supervise a group of camp participants for the duration of each camp session.
• Lead hands-on, fun-filled science activities, highlighting key STEM concepts at an appropriate level for the camp participants.
• Encourage a positive, inclusive, and fun learning environment.
• Participate in required work‑readiness training and career/professional development programs, workshops, and related activities throughout the internship.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be a New Jersey resident.
• Some prior experience facilitating programs with groups of children preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, especially in science content.
• Passion for working with children in an informal science educational setting.
• Background in science, including some college or advanced-level classes with coursework in astronomy, engineering, earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, or related curriculum.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from our site.
• Possess strong leadership, organization, administrative, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.