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JerseySTEM

Nonprofit advancing girls in hands-on STEM

Full Stack Software Engineer

Part-TimeDeadline 10/7/27
No salary listed
Junior
Bachelor's
Remote in USA
RemoteMust be available to collaborate in the U.S. East Coast time zone.
Software EngineeringBackend Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Alignment with JerseySTEM's mission.
  • A resourceful, can-do attitude.
  • A major in Computer Science.
  • At least 2 years of industry experience in software engineering.
  • Working knowledge of Google Apps Script or willingness to learn it.
  • Comfort working in a remote organization using digital tools, including Google Workspace, Jira, Confluence, Salesforce, and iCIMS.
  • Availability to collaborate in the U.S. East Coast time zone.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with product and operations stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
  • Develop and maintain Google Apps Script backend modules to automate internal workflows.
  • Build integrations using Google Workspace APIs, including Sheets API for data processing, reporting, and synchronization; Drive API for file operations and folder-structure automation; Gmail API for notifications and inbound/outbound workflow automation; Calendar API for event creation, attendee handling, and scheduling logic; and Admin SDK for user and group management where applicable.
  • Implement reusable library-style modules and clean coding patterns in Apps Script.
  • Design data-flow logic and enforce data integrity across Sheets, Drive, and other systems.
  • Use GitLab merge requests, code reviews, and branching workflows.
  • Track work through Jira tickets, participate in sprint planning, and deliver iterative updates.
  • Write documentation in Confluence and lightweight technical specifications for modules and automations.
  • Troubleshoot production issues, optimize scripts for performance, and prevent quota overruns.

About the company

JerseySTEM runs hands-on, project-based STEM programs for underrepresented middle school girls in New Jersey. Through partnerships with corporate sponsors, youth organizations, and college volunteers, it delivers experiences like robotics and climate action projects that build critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving, and self-esteem. Programs are designed and carried out in collaboration with sponsors and partner groups, ensuring access to STEM learning in community settings. JerseySTEM differentiates itself by specifically serving NJ girls at the middle-school level through a grassroots, nonprofit model that links classroom experiences with real-world applications and corporate sponsorships to expand the talent pipeline. Its goal is to reach 2,600 girls by 2026, empowering them with tools and knowledge to pursue STEM futures and contribute to a diverse, inclusive field.

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Chatham, New Jersey

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What believers are saying

  • JerseySTEM says it remains on target to reach 2,600 girls by 2026.
  • 2025 volunteer postings show active staffing across curriculum, data, and outreach.
  • Partnership messaging from December 2025 targets corporate ERGs seeking CSR and talent-pipeline wins.

What critics are saying

  • All roles are unpaid, limiting retention and institutional continuity.
  • Recruiting schools, sponsors, and volunteers simultaneously creates execution bottlenecks.
  • Missing the 2,600-girl 2026 target would expose brittle fundraising and operating leverage.

What makes JerseySTEM unique

  • Grassroots 501(c) nonprofit focusing on underrepresented New Jersey middle-school girls.
  • Hands-on, project-based curriculum builds teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
  • Volunteer-led model recruits pro-bono professionals and college mentors through six-month commitments.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Remote Work Options