STEM Program Assistant – Hybrid, Full‑Time Outreach

Science Club for Girls, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Personal/sick days

Job summary

Science Club for Girls, Inc. in Cambridge seeks a Program Assistant to support volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and retention for after-school and Saturday STEM clubs, in a hybrid role across Cambridge, Boston, Somerville and Malden.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 1–2 years in HR coordination or youth programs, and strong communication. Proficiency with Google Workspace, MS Office, Zoom, Salesforce, Asana, Slack and Canva is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 1–2 years of experience in human resource coordination, communications, event planning, youth development, STEM and/or K-12 education.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with social media platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good judgment, time management and organizational skills.
• Comfortable using AI.
• Comfort working in both virtual and in-person workspaces.
• Ability to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends.
• Ability to lift at least 20 pounds.
• Knowledge/experience in community building.
• Commitment to promoting gender and racial equity and social justice.
• Event planning experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with Zoom, Salesforce, Asana, Slack, and Canva a plus.
• Valid MA driver’s license and access to a car a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruitment, onboarding, and retention processes of volunteer mentors.
• Support mentor communications, including social media posts and newsletter segments.
• Help plan and execute mentor appreciation events.
• Support Program Staff in weekly virtual clubs.
• Attend in-person clubs and assist program managers with attendance, surveys, and setup.
• Prepare for in-person clubs, pack wagons and materials, and clean up.
• Participate in staff, team, and partner meetings.
• Align with SCGF’s mission to recruit a diverse volunteer base reflective of underrepresented communities in STEM.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

Skills

HR coordination

Communications

Event planning

Youth development

STEM education

K-12 education

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Social media

Oral and written communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

AI familiarity

In-person & virtual work

Driving (license)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Zoom

Salesforce

Asana

Slack

Canva

Job description

Science Club for Girls, Inc. in Cambridge seeks a Program Assistant to support volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and retention for after-school and Saturday STEM clubs, in a hybrid role across Cambridge, Boston, Somerville and Malden.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 1–2 years in HR coordination or youth programs, and strong communication. Proficiency with Google Workspace, MS Office, Zoom, Salesforce, Asana, Slack and Canva is expected.