Summer 2026 Program Assistant (Meta Summer Academy)

About Mission Bit

Mission Bit is a San Francisco-based nonprofit that inspires youth of color to explore the world of STEM with project-based computer science education that embraces their identities. We offer a variety of hands-on STEM education programs, including semester-long introductory coding courses.

The role

We are seeking a Summer Program Assistant to provide on-site support for our Intro to VR class at Meta HQ. This role is designed to ensure seamless program operations, enhance the student experience, and support our instructors. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and passionate about education equity. As the key on-the-ground presence, you’ll help manage logistics, provide real-time support, and build meaningful connections with students and instructors to capture the impact of our programs.

You will report directly to the Director of Education. This role is in partnership with Meta’s Youth Summer Academy, hosted at Meta HQ.

This is a seasonal, summer-based, in-person role based in Menlo Park, CA, approximately 10-20 hours/week from June 4, 2026, through July 30, 2026.

Schedule

• Mondays: 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM

• Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (In-person required)
• Evenings and Fridays occasionally required
• 10 - 20 hours/week

Location

• in-person at Meta HQ (1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025)

What you’ll be doing

Program support (70%)

• Ensure smooth daily activities, such as program reminders
• Facilitate a weekly team meeting with the Mission Bit classroom team
• Track and manage attendance and student surveys
• Facilitate student orientation and support instructor orientation
• Relay important messages, deadlines, and logistics to instructors/students.
• Communicate updates, challenges, and needs from instructors/students with appropriate staff members
• Assist with classroom observations and ensure feedback is documented.
• Work collaboratively with Mission Bit’s Education and Programs teams in planning, development, communication, and implementation of Mission Bit’s vision
• Troubleshoot tech issues or other logistical concerns
• Participate in and support Mission Bit activities

Administration (30%)

• Regularly update internal documents with upcoming meetings, events, and activities so that staff have access to accurate information
• Maintain cross-functional communication across teams to support common goals
• Maintain accurate staff notes and communication
• Write a weekly report on program activities
• Other related duties as assigned

Requirements

We’d love to hear from you if you…

• Have experience in program coordination or event planning
• Are comfortable in public speaking settings and have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Have good organizational skills
• Have experience working with a diverse group of individuals
• Have values aligned with Mission Bit’s mission
• Have a passion for education, tech, and supporting youth
• Are comfortable suggesting and implementing new ideas that improve the quality and integrity of Mission Bit and our programming

It’s not required, but it’s a nice bonus if you…

• Have experience working in a nonprofit or education setting
• Have experience working with Unity, the Meta Quest, or VR development
• Are bilingual in Spanish

Benefits

• Accrued sick-time off

Pay

• $28.00/hour

Mission Bit is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, veteran or military status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.