About JerseySTEM

All JerseySTEM roles are pro-bono (unpaid) positions. JerseySTEM is a mission-driven professional network of pro-bono contributors dedicated to improving access to STEM education and career pathways for underserved middle school girls in New Jersey. Members contribute their professional skills and leverage their networks in service of the organization’s gender-equity agenda. Membership is a minimum six-month commitment of approximately six flexible hours per week and includes a $100 refundable deposit, returned after six months of active membership. K–12 educators, retirees, veterans, interns, and students are exempt from the deposit.

Overview

JERSEYSTEM is a grassroots 501(c) nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (“STEM”) education to 5th-8th grade girls in New Jersey underserved communities. We partner with socially responsible companies and their employees, youth organizations in underserved communities, and civic-minded college students and universities. Together we develop and deliver innovative, hands-on, and online after school projects and inquiry-based learning opportunities that develop teamwork, 21st-century problem-solving skills, and self-esteem.

Join our mission as the Business Reporter and you will help report about the partnerships JerseySTEM has established with Corporate Sponsors, current events in Corporate Social Responsibility by New Jersey Corporations, Diversity Equity and inclusion in the Corporate Setting. This is a PRO BONO CONTRIBUTOR position.

Responsibilities

• Principal creator of editorial content designed to build awareness for JerseySTEM and its corporate-related sponsor activities
• Produce short and long format pieces
• Manage the Editorial Calendar
• Interview JerseySTEM sponsors and other STEM-related experts as needed
• Collaborate with the Public Relations Lead for the development of editorial content to support JerseySTEM PR initiatives
• Create content suitable for publication in internal JerseySTEM channels (Marketing Newsletter, Blog, Social Media, etc.) and external channels (press releases, print and digital journal articles, etc.)

Time Commitment

5-10 Hours weekly

Required volunteering length: 6 month minimum

Location: Virtual

Qualifications

Genuine concern about/interest in solving the STEM education gender and opportunity gap. Experience as a news reporter, business writer during graduate studies or on the job. Comfort working in a ‘virtual organization’ with digital tools (G-Suite, Slack, Jira, Salesforce).