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FIRST® is the world’s leading youth-serving nonprofit advancing STEM education. Join our team and let's work together to prepare young people for the future.
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2025-2026 CERTIFICATION

FIRST® Earns Great Place To Work Certification™

Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation. 
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Why FIRST?

Benefits and Perks

  • Purpose & Mission

    Purpose & Mission

    • Mission-driven workplace 
    • Deeper involvement with FIRST® competitions and events
    • Separate Paid Time Off to volunteer

  • Flexible Work

    Flexible Work

    • Remote and hybrid work for most positions
    • Flexible work schedules
    • $300 annual home office stipend

  • Time to Recharge

    Time to Recharge

    • Generous PTO starting at 4 weeks
    • 15 paid holidays, plus 2 additional staff appreciation days
    • Paid parental leave

  • Health and Wellness

    Health and Wellness

    • Comprehensive health coverage
    • Inclusive culture of Gracious Professionalism
    • Free, confidential access to licensed counselors through EAP

  • Secure Future

    Secure Future

    • 401(k) plan with competitive employer match and access to retirement planning consultant
    • 100% company-paid life and disability coverage
    • Supplemental insurance options

  • Path for Growth

    Path for Growth

    • Professional development through seminars, conferences, and workshops
    • Internal training and skills building
    • Tuition reimbursement

Purpose & Mission

  • Mission-driven workplace 
  • Deeper involvement with FIRST® competitions and events
  • Separate Paid Time Off to volunteer

Flexible Work

  • Remote and hybrid work for most positions
  • Flexible work schedules
  • $300 annual home office stipend

Time to Recharge

  • Generous PTO starting at 4 weeks
  • 15 paid holidays, plus 2 additional staff appreciation days
  • Paid parental leave

Health and Wellness

  • Comprehensive health coverage
  • Inclusive culture of Gracious Professionalism
  • Free, confidential access to licensed counselors through EAP

Secure Future

  • 401(k) plan with competitive employer match and access to retirement planning consultant
  • 100% company-paid life and disability coverage
  • Supplemental insurance options

Path for Growth

  • Professional development through seminars, conferences, and workshops
  • Internal training and skills building
  • Tuition reimbursement

Our Core Values

The FIRST Core Values are fundamental to FIRST and unique to its programs. They emphasize friendly sportsmanship, respect for others’ contributions, teamwork, learning, and community involvement and are part of our commitment to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of unity.

Our community expresses the FIRST philosophies of Gracious Professionalism® and Coopertition® through the FIRST Core Values.
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Discovery

We explore new skills and ideas.
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Innovation

We use creativity and persistence to solve problems.
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Impact

We apply what we learn to improve our world.
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Inclusion

We respect each other and embrace our differences.
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Teamwork

We are stronger when we work together.
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Fun

We enjoy and celebrate what we do!

Job Opportunities

Expand each option to learn more about available positions. Please email hr@firstinspires.org with any questions.
Electrical Engineering Intern

We are seeking a current college student or recent graduate in mechanical engineering or a related field who is a self-starter, enjoys learning, and has research experience with well-supported recommendations. The ideal intern has hands-on technical skills, including Onshape CAD and safe use of hand and power tools, and demonstrates exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with Gracious Professionalism®. This is an in-person internship at FIRST headquarters in Manchester, New Hampshire, for students based in the New England area.

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Electrical Engineering Robotics Intern

We are seeking a current college student or recent graduate in Computer Science, Electrical, or Robotics Engineering who is technically capable, organized, and eager to apply skills — particularly in Java — to support educational robotics programs. With Gracious Professionalism®, the ideal intern demonstrates exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. This is an in-person internship at FIRST headquarters in Manchester, New Hampshire, for students based in the New England area.

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Mechanical Engineering Intern

We are seeking a current college student or recent graduate in mechanical engineering who is a self-starter, eager to learn, and willing to develop design, fabrication, and testing skills to support process improvement and project organization. With Gracious Professionalism®, the ideal intern demonstrates exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. This is an in-person internship at FIRST headquarters in Manchester, New Hampshire, for students based in the New England area.

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Senior Software Manager

As a Senior Software Manager, you will lead the design, development, and management of key systems that power FIRST programs and events. With Gracious Professionalism® you’ll manage teams, collaborate across functions, and partner with vendors to turn big ideas into reality, while delivering projects on time and on budget.

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Technical Resources Specialist - FIRST® LEGO® League

We are seeking a Technical Resources Specialist to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for FIRST® LEGO® League scoring and event management systems. Working with referees, volunteers, and software teams, you will embody our ethos of Gracious Professionalism®, helping create a positive experience for all participants.

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Your Candidate Journey

Learn about what our transparent application process looks like.
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STEP 1

Application

Upon finding a role that best fits your interest and experience, submit your application online.
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Step 2

Screening

If your application moves forward, you’ll be invited to a phone screen where we can learn more about you and give you a chance to learn more about the company and the role.
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STEP 3

Interviews

Candidates invited to move forward from the phone screen will first interview with the hiring manager, and those who are successful will progress to a panel interview. For certain roles and levels, there may also be an additional interview or a position-specific exercise.
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Step 4

Offer

If you’re selected, we’ll share the exciting news and send you an official offer to join FIRST. We’ll then set up your orientation and pair you with an onboarding buddy who can answer questions, share tips, and be a friendly resource throughout  your first three months.