Paid STEM Lab & Youth Outreach Intern

bmcc; Brimley (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Mills Community College is offering a Student Employee – Science STEM Intern position to gain hands-on experience across science and technology. The role includes administrative, laboratory, and classroom support for faculty, staff, and students, plus development of STEM programming for youth events and camps.

The internship aligns with the NASA Building Bridges Grant and runs for the duration of the grant funding.

Qualifications

• Open to all eligible BMCC students; preference given to programs in General Science, Social Science or Health Science.
• Previous laboratory coursework or experience preferred but not required.
• Must be able to work with various chemicals and biological materials.
• Demonstrate ability to collaborate with others and respect diverse backgrounds.
• Must comply with FERPA confidentiality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing documents for lab procedures, handouts, and exams.
• Prepare and organize lab materials and equipment for various lab activities.
• Ensure laboratories are clean, safe, and well-maintained before and after activities.
• Wash and restock laboratory glassware and other supplies as needed.
• Assist faculty with demonstrations and experiments at community events and on campus.
• Prepare and organize youth activities for Boys and Girls Club Teen Nights and STEM Summer Camp.
• Assist faculty in installing testing STEM equipment (weather station, underwater ROV, VR programming).
• Maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with policy.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Organization & time management

Teamwork

Education

General Science

Social Science

Health Science

Job description

Bay Mills Community College is offering a Student Employee – Science STEM Intern position to gain hands-on experience across science and technology. The role includes administrative, laboratory, and classroom support for faculty, staff, and students, plus development of STEM programming for youth events and camps.

The internship aligns with the NASA Building Bridges Grant and runs for the duration of the grant funding.