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ISAAC (Improving Student Affinity & Aptitude for Careers in STEM) Program Internship Job Description
About The Organization
Our 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, students will build a greater understanding of STEM, enhance technical skills, and be provided with information and guidance on STEM education and career pathways. For more information about our programs and organization, please visit www.students2science.org.
The S2S Summer Internship Program
The S2S project-based internship program provides a mentored internship opportunity and career readiness experience to high school students interested in learning about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and program development and implementation. During the summer internship program, interns will gain meaningful hands-on work experience and develop a toolkit of skills foundational for the professional world. Interns will be assigned to work with a designated member of the S2S team and regularly interact with industry experts to evaluate and revise current content, investigate industry trends to develop new curriculum, and assist in the delivery of the summer program.
High School ISAAC Program Intern:
- Internship duration: July 6, 2026 through August 14, 2026
- Payment will be $16.00 per hour.
- Interns must be committed to working 20 hours per week for the duration of their internship with Students 2 Science (Monday – Thursday from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.)
- Conduct research, complete experimentation, and develop a presentation that summarizes the project’s lifecycle.
- Present the findings to their internship class, the S2S team, and industry experts for feedback and evaluation.
- Evaluate current content and delivery practices to ensure that they are relevant, up to date with standards, and determine upgrades for use in future years.
- Work individually with the S2S and intern team to investigate current and future workforce trends in the state of New Jersey.
- Develop content to be used for future ISAAC programs that align with the outcomes of the workforce research.
- Immerse yourself in the daily operations of program development and implementation with the support of your internship team and leadership.
- Attend all mandatory corporate site visits, career advancement workshops, and/or discussions as part of the Career Advancement Program.
Required Qualifications:
- Applicant must be a high school student from a Newark Public School. If you are unsure whether your school is a part of The Newark Board of Education, please see the directory: www.nps.k12.nj.us/schools
- Applicant must be at least 16 years of age by July 6, 2026.
- If you are 18 years of age or older by July 6, 2026, you will be required to pass a background check.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Desired Qualifications:
- Interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields or education.
- Possess strong leadership, organization, administrative, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate forward thinking and proactive problem-solving skills.
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