Employer Relations & Marketing Intern (Career Services)

Employer Relations & Marketing Intern (Career Services)

Preferred Classification: Junior 
Eligibility Requirement: Must have FAFSA on file and be currently enrolled

Pay: $9.00/hour
Hours: 15–20 hours per week (flexible around class schedule; preferred availability at least 3 days per week)

Start: Fall 2026 semester
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Tarleton State, Stephenville Campus, Thompson Student Center, Suite 21

Position Overview

The Employer Relations & Marketing Intern supports Career Services by assisting with employer outreach, on-campus engagement planning, event coordination, and collaborative marketing initiatives. This role works closely with full-time staff to strengthen employer relationships, support recruiting activities, and promote Career Services programs through strategic communications and social media content.

As part of a growing and highly visible team, this position provides hands-on experience in employer relations, event planning, and marketing communications while contributing to the development of career-ready Texans.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in employer relations, outreach, and event coordination
• Experience contributing to on-campus employer engagement planning and execution
• Opportunity to contribute to marketing campaigns and social media content creation
• Development of professional communication, branding, and organizational skills
• Experience working as part of a professional, staff-supported team environment
• Portfolio-building experience in both employer engagement and marketing

Key Responsibilities

Employer Relations & Engagement

• Assist with employer outreach efforts to build and maintain relationships with recruiting partners
• Support planning and coordination of on-campus employer engagement activities, including tabling events and employer visits
• Help schedule, organize, and execute employer-facing events in collaboration with Career Services staff
• Provide on-site support for career fairs and employer events to ensure a positive experience for employers and students
• Represent Career Services professionally in interactions with employers and campus partners
• Assist with follow-up communication and engagement tracking with employer partners

Marketing & Communications 

• Contribute to the creation of social media and digital content in collaboration with Career Services staff
• Assist in promoting employer events, job opportunities, and Career Services programs through Canva, email, and social platforms
• Capture photos, videos, and testimonials during employer engagement events for promotional use
• Support consistent branding and messaging across student- and employer-facing communications
• Share ideas to enhance engagement and visibility of employer events and initiatives

Technology & Operations

• Utilize Handshake to support employer postings and engagement activities
• Monitor Career Services email account and route employer and student inquiries appropriately
• Assist with tracking employer engagement, event participation, and outreach data
• Support reporting and documentation of employer relations activities and outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Tarleton State University student (Junior or Senior preferred)
• Strong interest in employer relations, recruiting, human resources, event coordination, or marketing
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Professional, reliable, and customer service-oriented
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and manage multiple priorities
• Interest or experience in Canva, social media, or digital content creation is a plus

Additional Expectations

• Availability for occasional evening or weekend events
• Consistent communication with supervisors and team members using platforms such as Microsoft Teams and email
• Willingness to support multiple staff members and contribute to Career Services initiatives
• Successful completion of training and performance expectations for continued employment