Work at BEAM

Work at BEAM and be a part of a life-changing program!

Summer opportunities

Faculty Positions with 6th Graders
Faculty Positions with 7th Graders
Counselor/TA positions (Both Programs)
Social Work/Guidance Roles with 6th GradeRS
Social Work/Guidance Roles with 7th GradeRS

Learn more about the work BEAM is doing:

BEAM’s mission is to help students from low-income and historically marginalized communities with talent in math enter a realistic pathway towards becoming scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and programmers. Led by staff with these same technical backgrounds, BEAM believes that pathways to STEM careers are created through access to advanced work that typically lies outside most school curricula. Hence, we work to transition our students to the same enrichment programs as more affluent students typically access.

BEAM has grown from a small summer program serving 17 students in the summer of 2011 to a year-round, national program, serving 420+ students in summer 2021 at six program sites and 600+ students in year-round programming in New York City and Los Angeles this school year. In addition, our BEAM National pilot program is working with schools across the country to make our programs available to students everywhere and begin providing services in elementary school. BEAM's work has been featured in the New York Times and the Atlantic. The Times article, in particular, is a good description of the experience for students. You may also find it helpful to view our most recent annual report.

BEAM asks itself, "what do most scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and programmers do growing up?" and then, "how can we bring those same opportunities to underserved students?" BEAM then creates a series of experiences for students in grades 6-12: a 6th grade summer program in New York City; a 7th grade residential summer program on a college campus; and advising from 8th-12th grade to help students attend great high schools, pass algebra in 8th grade, access other enrichment programs, and ultimately go to a great college. Through its work, BEAM helps to diversify other enrichment programs and gives students a realistic chance at the career of their dreams.

Other opportunities

Beyond published job openings, BEAM is always looking for new staff members who share our dedication and entrepreneurial spirit.  Please get in touch if this sounds like you!