Volunteer Presenter/Mentor -Summer Youth Tech Career Literacy Program Location: PA-Pittsburgh-1[...]

STEM Coding Lab; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Pittsburgh is looking for tech professionals to volunteer in their summer career literacy program for youth in grades 6-8. Roles include guest presenters, career panelists, and project mentors, each requiring varying levels of commitment from 1 to 2 hours per session. This is a unique opportunity to inspire the next generation in fields like UX/UI design, data science, and robotics. Volunteers will guide students in hands-on activities enhancing their tech expertise.

Qualifications

• Professionals or enthusiasts from all career levels are welcome.
• Desire to inspire the next generation of tech professionals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a 45-minute interactive guest presentation.
• Participate as a panelist for 2-hour sessions.
• Mentor small groups for project troubleshooting.

Skills

UX/UI Design

Data Analysis

Robotics/Automation Engineering

Software Engineering

3D Modeling

Machine Learning

Industrial Design

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

Job description

Inspire the Next Generation of Innovators

Volunteer Presenters, Mentors, and Panelists needed for summer tech career literacy program for youth grades 6-8. As little as 1 hour of your time could inspire the next tech professional.

About STEM Coding Lab

STEM Coding Lab provides K-8 children with the CS/AI/STEM skills needed to succeed in a digital economy.

The Mission: CS Explorers

STEM Coding Lab is seeking tech professionals to anchor our CS Explorers Career Literacy Program. This isn’t a standard classroom lecture—it’s an interactive, high-energy summer experience designed to show middle schoolers that a career in tech is exciting, creative, and within their reach.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking professionals (or enthusiasts!) of all career levels, with the following areas of expertise, that have a desire to inspire the next generation of tech professionals:

• Design & Art: UX/UI Design, 3D Modeling, Industrial Design, Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
• Data & AI: Data Analysis, Data Science, Machine Learning
• Robotics & Engineering: Robotics/Automation Engineering, Software Engineering

Volunteer Roles:

Guest Presenters

• Commitment: One 45-minute interactive session.
• What you’ll do: Share your career journey and host a "day-in-the-life" activity. Make it hands‑on!
• Deadline: Submit your activity plan 14 days before your scheduled date.

Career Panelists

• Commitment: 2 hours per session.
• What you’ll do: Sit on a professional panel to provide students with feedback on their work. You’ll offer real‑world context for the skills they’re learning and keep the encouragement high.

Project Mentors

• Commitment: 1 hour per session.
• What you’ll do: Work with small groups (2‑3 students) to help them troubleshoot and polish their projects. You are their "technical consultant" and biggest cheerleader.

2026 Schedule & Location

Location: Various sites throughout Pittsburgh, PA (Allegheny County). You can volunteer for 1, 2 or 3 sessions.

• Session 1: June 29 – July 9
• Session 2: July 13 – July 23
• Session 3: July 27 – August 6

Pre-Program Requirements

1. May 2026: 1-hour virtual info session + volunteer application.
2. June 2026: 1-hour virtual training.