Science Engagement Intern

Simons Foundation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552; Part time

Job summary

An esteemed scientific organization in New York seeks a motivated summer intern for 2025 focused on math engagement. This paid position requires a minimum of 32 hours per week and includes essential responsibilities such as organizing math resources, contributing to event planning, and assisting with communications. Candidates should be enrolled or graduated with a related degree, passionate about science or math, detail-oriented, and proficient in Microsoft Office tools. Compensation is $20 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in science and/or math.
• Highly organized and deadline-driven.
• Software proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Collect and organize math engagement resources.
• Suggest engagement ideas around math concepts.
• Contribute to communications regarding math efforts.
• Assist with in-person public events.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Microsoft Office proficient

Education

Enrollment in or completion of a bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Science, Society & Culture (SSC) division is looking for a motivated intern for the summer of 2025. This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual interested in developing a career in science and math engagement. This individual will gain insight to aspects of public event programming, grantmaking, and audience development, with a specific focus on supporting the research and groundwork for a national program centered around math.

This paid internship has a 32 hour-per-week minimum requirement and can be full-time. It will take place on-site at the Simons Foundation offices from May 27 until August 15, 2025.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collect and organize math engagement resources for community groups who might be coming to math for the first time.
• Collect, organize, and suggest engagement ideas and activities around math concepts like Pi and infinity.
• Contribute to our communications around our math engagement efforts, including writing and researching stories for the website and other communications.
• Help team to compile program statistics and prepare a report for the year.
• Assist with in-person SSC public events, including operational planning, delivery, and evaluation.
• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrollment in or completion of a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Strong interest in science and/or math.
• Must be detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and highly organized.
• Must be an excellent team player.
• Software proficient and eager to learn new platforms — must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Please submit a résumé and cover letter stating your interest in the position.

COMPENSATION

• This internship pays $20 per hour.

Our Commitment to Expanding Pathways to Science & Opportunities for All

Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences. The Simons Foundation is committed to advancing basic science and mathematics to benefit humankind and expand our collective understanding of our world. As part of our mission, we support partners, programs, and initiatives that seek to broaden the scientific community and open pathways to science and mathematics careers.

The Simons Foundation provides equal opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law.