Genius Gems Chelsea Junior Associate Position

Genius Gems Chelsea LLC (www.geniusgems.com) is a STEM-based experience for kids and adults opening in Chelsea (NYC) in late 2022. We offer a fast-paced, exciting environment where employees can, if they choose, pursue additional opportunities that interest them, such as engineering and design, robotics and coding, social media, marketing or community events.

We are seeking enthusiastic Junior Associates to join our growing team of 20+ innovative professionals. We are seeking in-person leaders and teachers.

Genius Gems Chelsea - Junior Associate Position

• Lead (or co-lead) our weekend and/or weekday STEM experience. 
• Guide families through our general admission experience, creating building projects out of magnetic tiles, testing out our robots, making slime and more. 
• Assist with weekend birthday celebrations. 
• Gather materials and test out new project ideas. 
• Test out our robots and assist in reviewing new materials.
• Learn how to use our 3D printers. 
• Tidy space and sanitize materials/prepare materials as needed. 
• Perform additional tasks as needed.

Required skills:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Extremely organized.
• Professional and friendly demeanor.
• Drive to succeed.
• Attention to detail.
• Resourcefulness & eagerness to learn.
• Experience with block coding is useful but not required.
• The most important quality in our team members is a positive attitude and an openness to learn new materials with adequate coaching and support.
• Experience working with children is a plus.

Important information

Job type: part-time, on-site at 555 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10011

Transport: we are one block from the NJ Path Train stop; and just a short walk from the following subway stops: 14th Street (F, M, 1, 2, 3) and Union Square (L, N, Q, R, W, 4, 5, 6) and the A, C trains on 8th Avenue

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Academic Credit: Interns only, upon request & with university permission.

Compensation: Yes, competitive and commensurate with experience.

Genius Gems takes COVID safety very seriously. Masks are optional, unless COVID cases surge, in which case we may require masks again in the future.

How to apply

To apply, please send a résumé to [email protected]. Please also include 2-3 times you are available for an initial phone interview. Genius Gems Chelsea LLC is an equal opportunity employer.