Summer Program Assistant
Description of Organization:
The Baruch STEP Academy is an academic enrichment program focusing on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education and providing college preparation. Managed through the CUNY Research Foundation, we serve 200 middle and high school students throughout the city each year.
The Summer 2026 Program will operate over 16 sessions:
July 6 through July 30 from 8:30am-2:30pm, Mondays through Thursdays only.
Website: https://step.baruch.cuny.edu
Blog: https://baruchstep.wordpress.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baruchstep/
Program Assistant (Multiple Positions)
Summary of Responsibilities
The STEP Academy at Baruch College is seeking a program assistant to monitor student participation, manage social media account, and assist staff with administrative and outreach tasks.
Schedule 8:30am-2:30pm
Specific Duties
- Assist instructors throughout the day
- Monitor and maintain student attendance records
- Assist with outreach to students, parents, and alumni
- Chaperone field trips and laboratory experiments
- Contribute to the program's social media accounts
- Carry materials and supplies to rooms throughout campus and on trips
Qualifications
-Required:
- Availability for each program day from 8:30am-2:30pm
- Minimum of two years of college credits
- Prior experience working with middle or high school populations
- Possess good interpersonal skills and office etiquette
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-Preferred:
- Major in education, psychology, or STEM field
- Have an interest in education or youth development
- Capable of working well on team projects while balancing individual assignments
- Mastery of various social media platforms
Salary
· $20 per hour