Outreach and Engagement Internship- College of Engineering

What will I do in this role?

Outreach and Engagement Interns play an integral role cultivating and maintaining relationships the Center for Career Readiness has with internal and external partners. We are currently seeking an undergraduate student enrolled in the College of Engineering to help develop and execute strategies designed to increase engagement between these partners and engineering students.

In this project area, you will report directly to Theo Menounos (School of Engineering Career Coach) and will help create and deliver engineering-specific presentations, programs, and resources, as well as promote existing career programs through various forms of outreach to College of Engineering students, faculty, and staff. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to tracking and analyzing data, writing blog posts, conducting research, and scheduling presentations/employer events. Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Handshake is a plus for this position

What will I gain from this role?

• You’ll enhance critical thinking and communication competencies by:
  • Gathering and analyzing information to make recommendations in alignment with department goals
  • Facilitating educational and informational presentations with respect to a diversity of audiences and varied communication abilities
• You’ll develop professionalism and equity-minded practices by:
  • Providing direct support to individuals with different cultural backgrounds and experiences 
  • Serving as a brand ambassador for the Career Center in alignment with the department’s values
• You’ll build upon your own Career & Self Development competencies by:  
  • Seeking out opportunities to learn and grow by taking advantage of the unlimited access to career coaches and resources at the Center
  • Gaining direct access to employers and knowledge about career opportunities

How do I know if I’m qualified?

Eligible candidates should be able to exhibit the preferred skills as outlined in the description above as well as the required skills and qualifications below:

• Be a current undergraduate student in good academic standing
• Ability to commit to work the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters and be able to work during standard business hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. (Evening and/or weekend hours may be required upon occasion.)
• Showcase excellent oral, written, and public speaking skills
• Have an appreciation for working both independently and as part of a team
• Exhibit strong organizational and time management skills with ability to shift priorities as needed
• Be enthusiastic and creative with the ability to generate new ideas
• Have proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite products
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills toward a wide variety of guests and serve as a brand ambassador for the Center for Career Development

Where do I apply?

All applications should be submitted through the Career Center’s main recruiting system, Handshake. Interested applicants should upload their résumé and the completed Center for Career Development Application Form (attached within the Handshake Job Description documents section of this job posting). Applications that do not contain these two documents will not be accepted. For questions related to this position or interning at the Center for Career Development, please contact Kristen Soprano (Kristen.Soprano@uconn.edu)

The Center for Career Development is committed to creating an inclusive environment that encourages innovation and supports the communities and individuals it serves. We strongly encourage the participation of individuals from all social identities such as race, color, ethnicity, religion/spirituality, age, national origin, ancestry, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, physical and mental abilities, and gender identity or expression, as well as various life experiences and perspectives, military service, and past and current employment.