Materials Manager - Volunteer

Education in general, and STEAM in particular, is the gateway to children’s futures. Unfortunately, for some, this gateway is not accessible or inclusive, it does not meet their needs, and can have a long term negative impact on their future.

Providing equitable access to STEAM enrichment programs allows every student to receive the positive benefits and opportunities made available through STEAM.

Young STEAMers offers a unique STEAM enrichment program. It includes a variety of activities, events, and engagements with STEAM outside the curriculum and the traditional classroom setting. Our dream is to bring this program for FREE to every young child from at-risk, underserved, and underprivileged families. Our passionate instructors not only teach but are also role models that help kids realize their dreams and maximize their potential.

Young STEAMers

Hybrid (some tasks can be done remotely; materials work is in-person in the East Bay )

Part-time volunteer (flexible schedule)

Young STEAMers is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring children from underserved communities to explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM). We believe every child deserves access to engaging, hands‑on learning opportunities regardless of their zip code. Our programs blend academic content with creativity and real‑world applications, sparking curiosity, building confidence, and empowering students to see themselves as future innovators.

We are looking for an organized and proactive Volunteer Materials Manager to help us manage and streamline our classroom materials. This person will play a key role in ensuring our instructors have everything they need for engaging, hands‑on lessons.

• Develop and maintain a digital inventory system for classroom materials and supplies.
• Track quantities, usage, and storage of items to ensure materials are available for upcoming classes.
• Pack and organize class boxes according to lesson plans and specific class needs.
• Label, restock, and maintain materials storage areas.
• Collaborate with team members to understand lesson requirements and adjust packing lists as needed.
• In the future, train and supervise additional volunteers to assist with materials packing and inventory management.

• Strong organizational and attention‑to‑detail skills.
• Basic computer skills; comfortable creating and maintaining spreadsheets or digital inventory systems.
• Ability to lift and move boxes of classroom materials (typically light to medium weight).
• Dependable, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Passionate about education, creativity, and supporting children’s learning experiences.

Flexible schedule; estimated 4-6 hours per week, with additional hours during class preparation periods.

• A behind‑the‑scenes role in bringing exciting STEAM lessons to kids in need.
• Hands‑on experience in inventory management, logistics, and nonprofit operations.
• Leadership experience with the opportunity to train and coordinate future volunteers.
• The satisfaction of knowing your work directly helps make science fun and accessible for all children!