About Morrison Mentors Morrison Mentors, Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in Hempstead, New York, delivering hands-on STEM learning programs for students in grades K12. Our programs depend on well-organized materials, reliable equipment, and clear tracking systems, and we are seeking a detail-oriented inventory professional to help manage the resources that make our classes, workshops, and community events possible. Position Overview The Inventory & STEM Program Support Associate will organize, track, maintain, and prepare the materials and equipment used in Morrison Mentors programs. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating order, working with spreadsheets or inventory tools, labeling and tracking assets, preparing kits, and making sure instructors have the supplies they need before every class or event. Primary Focus This is primarily an inventory and operations role. The associate will build and maintain a dependable system for supplies, kits, tools, technology, consumables, and program materials while also supporting setup, breakdown, and occasional hands-on STEM activities when needed. Work Schedule
In-person only -We are located at 250 Fulton Ave, Hempstead Ny Compensation: Starting rate of $18$22 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates with strong, directly relevant inventory, systems, or operations experience may be considered for a higher rate. Key Inventory Responsibilities Inventory setup, cleanup, and organization
- Merge multiple lists and spreadsheets into one master database
- Remove duplicates and standardize item names, categories, and units
- Assign unique item IDs and apply barcode or QR labels
- Record quantity, condition, storage location, and value for each item Program kits, packing, and material readiness
- Build kit bills of materials, so each activity lists exactly what it needs
- Create pull sheets and packing lists for classes and events
- Set minimum stock levels and reorder points for consumables
- Track check-outs, returns, and damaged or missing items across sites Tracking, reporting, and stock control
- Log usage by program, site, and term
- Forecast supply needs and flag shortages before sessions begin
- Build dashboards for leadership, plus purchase lists for budgeting and donor requests Systems, documentation, and ongoing maintenance
- Set data entry rules and naming conventions Job Opportunities
- Write simple documentation so instructors and staff can maintain the system
- Schedule routine audits to keep records accurate STEM program support
- Lead hands-on afterschool sessions and community events
- Staff activity stations at STEMX
- Set up and break down materials for each session Required Qualifications
Experience managing, tracking, organizing, auditing, or reconciling inventory, equipment, supplies, assets, or materials
Strong spreadsheet skills, including sorting, filtering, formulas, data cleanup, and maintaining accurate records
Comfort using or learning inventory tools such as Airtable, Sortly, Google Sheets, Excel, barcode systems, QR code labels, or similar platforms Experience with data cleaning, deduplication, and analysis Strong attention to detail and a love of organized systems Clear communication with non-technical teammates Interest in teaching or mentoring students Please be ready to share where you have done this work. Strong examples include: Equipment, lab, or makerspace management Retail, stockroom, or warehouse operations, including cycle counts and restocking Logistics, shipping, or order fulfillment using SKU systems Library, IT, or school asset tracking and device check-out systems Event or production support, including kit packing and gear tracking across venues Hands-on use of inventory tools such as Sortly, Airtable, barcode or QR systems, or ERP software Measurable results, such as reducing discrepancies, cutting stockouts, or building a tracking system from scratch