ASTEMA - Summer College Internship/Cont. Ed. Program

Join Jookender-UMES STEM Mentor Team (2 roles)

3-Week Summer Program in Maryland • University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES)

Are you a college student in STEM education or an adult professional in STEM education who loves inspiring young minds? Jookender is seeking 2 dedicated mentors to accompany 12 high school students on an unforgettable learning journey at UMES.

Program Details

Dates: July 13–30, 2026
Location: UMES and surrounding agricultural sites/points of interest
Stipend: $1,500 (paid on the last day of the program)

Additional Benefits

Pre-program food allowance
Hotel accommodations provided (stay at the same hotel as students; room details finalized by Jookender)
Transportation during the program
Official documentation of hours:
- College students: internship of 120+ hours; case-by-case alignment with program requirements
- Professionals/Educators: fellowship or continuing education documentation for 120+ hours (adjusted to your needs)

Your Role

Morning routine & readiness: Ensure students are up, have breakfast, and lunches are prepared/taken.
Program escort & safety: Accompany students to UMES, field sites, and cultural points of interest.
Educational impact: Prepare, deliver, and briefly film one STEM-based lesson connecting to agriculture.
Student support: Help with assignments and daily routines; address minor behavioral issues and escalate major concerns to the Program PI or Jookender Representative.
Community building: Join a few Zoom STEM workshops during the year to build rapport.
Residential component: Stay in the program hotel with students (accommodations provided).

Who Should Apply

College students in STEM seeking a structured, flexible 120+ hour internship
Adult professionals/educators in STEM and/or education seeking a fellowship or continuing education experience (120+ hours)
Fluent English required; other languages a plus
Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer
Mature, discreet, and comfortable supporting teens in a residential learning environment

Travel & Logistics

Getting there: Mentors handle their own transportation to/from the program start and end.
Optional: Join the student group bus from Massachusetts to Maryland (if applicable).

Why Join Us?

Make a lasting impact on students’ STEM pathways
Be part of an innovative program integrating STEM with agriculture
Earn documented hours for internship, fellowship, or continuing education

We hire on a rolling basis and will close the posting once 2 candidates are selected.

Questions? Contact Sasha Grebenyuk at jookender@gmail.com.

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Registration deadline March 1st, 2026

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