Intern
Career Placement Office
Posted on 10/2/2025
PennState University
No salary listed
State College, PA, USA
In Person
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications Internship and Career Placement Office is seeking a PAID intern for our Communications-specific Internship/Career Fairs: JobExpo.COMM on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026and Success in the City(Date TBD). We are seeking the right creative and event planning intern candidate that can take our two largest internship/career fairs to the next level! Think you have what it takes?
The position requires strong computer skills; Photoshop and InDesign skills are necessary. The right candidate must have exceptionalorganizational,verbal and written communication skills along with exceptional editing skills. This position also requires someone who knows how to multi-task and work under a tight deadline. If you are personable, full of energy, and think this sounds like loads of fun, then you should apply.
Flexibility in your schedule is a MUST with an approximate start date ofNovember 10, 2025 and ending February 27, 2026. Only serious students willing to put in at least 5 – 8 hours per week should apply. The time commitment increases prior to the kick-off of each event (up to 30 hours the week prior to and the week of each event).
Intern responsibilities:
-Assist in prospecting new recruiters for each event
-Communicate directly with registered recruiters for each event to make sure their needs are satisfied and they are informed about the event
-Develop marketing materials for both events including flyers and event programs to prospective employers
-Assist in the coordination and execution of each of the events
-Attend both in-person events: JobExpo.Comm on Friday, February 27, 2026, and Success in the City(Date to be determined)
-Edit final event program for each event
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