Join Clear Direction Mentoring
Why you should get involved
CDM is making a real impact in the lives of young people by providing them with life-changing experiences and mentorship that support them in their pursuit of a STEMM career. The organization is on the cusp of a breakthrough in growth and sustainability. This is an opportunity to play a major role in shaping its future. By joining our efforts, you will have the opportunity to expand your network, collaborate with passionate community leaders and changemakers, as well as honing your leadership, strategic thinking, and fundraising skills — all in service of a mission rooted in creating pathways to high-paying STEMM careers.
Become a Fellow
Status: OPEN| April 1 - July 1 - 2026
Clear Direction Mentoring Fellows are high school students (sophomore to senior year of high school) and alumni (college students who have graduated from our high school program).
These students qualify for Clear Direction Mentoring by demonstrating the following:
They are interested in a career in science, technology, engineering, math, or medicine (STEMM) as determined by their own declaration and/or letters of recommendation
They have completed the Clear Direction Mentoring Fellowship application in a thorough and compelling manner
Become a Mentor
Status: OPEN | April 1st - August 10 - 2026
Mentors come from all backgrounds and represent a diverse community of STEMM professionals. They are current graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in STEMM fields. Mentors exemplify a passion for justice, the scientific method, data-driven principles, immense compassion, open-mindedness, and extraordinary communication skills. We completely rely on the caliber of our mentors to promote positive experiences for our Fellows and they are highly vetted for their passion and experience.
Become a Board Member
We are looking for a new Board Member with a financial focus! At CDM, we are currently trying to ensure the sustainable growth and expansion of our mission, including the recruitment of full-time staff. We are actively seeking to increase the diversity of skills and expertise of individuals on our board.
Our primary recruitment effort at the moment is for someone with financial planning, budgeting, and accounting expertise to help us make quarterly, annual, and five-year goals.
How to Apply:
If you are enthusiastic about our mission and have the skills to drive our fundraising efforts, we would love to hear from you. Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your fundraising and development experience to Paola@cleardirectionmentoring.org with the subject “Interested in Board Position”.
Become a Volunteer
Volunteers are local or remote individuals who can contribute to our organization in any fashion. We have many committees that we’d love your support on: Communications, College Readiness, Grants and Partnerships, and Donor Relations. Additionally, if you are interested in hosting or contributing to one of our Saturday Academies, you’re welcome to sign up to do so! All volunteers must be over 18, and sign our volunteer agreement and code of conduct. If your role necessitates one-on-one contact with a Fellow, we require a background check and additional training.
Become a Partner
Partner organizations help us accomplish all of our goals by providing financial sponsorship, in-kind donations of space or volunteers, and/or creating internship opportunities for our Fellows.
How to Apply:
Please reach out to Paola@cleardirectionmentoring.org if you are interested!
Become an Intern
Status: Applications CLOSED | Window: TBD
College internships are targeted at students looking for their first-time research experience. All students are invited to apply, but priority will be given to candidates with little or no prior research experience.
Requirements:
- Must be a full-time college student in the fall semester immediately following the summer internship
- Must be able to commute to NYU Grossman School of Medicine or CU Anschutz Medical Campus
- Must be interested in conducting full-time research in a biomedical research lab during the summer
- Must fill out an application
