Career Path Intern
Department: Career Marketplace • Metropolitan Campus • Reports to: Director • Internal recruitment • Student Union, Non-Union
About the role
Career Peers serve as a student-to-student resource for fellow Tri-C students in individual advising sessions, workshops, drop-in hours, and other Office of Career Marketplace responsibilities. This is a great opportunity for students who want to develop skills in active listening, verbal and non-verbal communication, building relationships, critical thinking, problem solving, empathy and compassion, patience and resilience, self-awareness, public speaking, collaboration, professional writing, organization, and client engagement while serving as a resource for their peers and building their own professional development skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 conversations available to fellow students during the day and evening hours
- Assist staff and employers at career fairs and events
- Help with set-up/tear-down and facilitation of tabling events
- Facilitate workshops focused on various career education topics
- Serve as a liaison to students at all Tri-C campuses
- Support staff members on various projects and initiatives
- Provide frontline support in reception areas within the office
- Participate in office outreach activities
Requirements
- Be a currently enrolled Tri-C student (international students are eligible)
- Commit to at least two, full, consecutive semesters
- Work at least 15 hours per week
- Be in good academic standing with the college
- Participate in a 3+ hour training during the first week of employment
- Must not hold other on-campus employment
- Have both daytime and evening availability to assist with on-campus events, student appointments, and drop-ins
- Reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of the work location/campus
Skills
- Service Focus
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Time Utilization
Benefits
- Network with employers, staff, and other students
- Share career-related expertise with peers
- Enhance resume and professional presence
- Develop leadership and coaching skills
Pay
Target starting salary: $14.42 per hour. The final offer will be based on internal equity, the unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications.