Career Services Student Internship; part-time

Position Summary

Western Technical College is a preferred employer in the 7 Rivers Region and is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace for all co-workers. As an open-access institution, we proudly serve learners from all walks of life, recognizing that diverse backgrounds and lived experiences enrich our community and strengthen our mission. We are committed to creating a sense of belonging where everyone feels empowered to be themselves and supported in their personal and professional growth.

This means actively identifying and removing barriers to opportunity and providing pathways to social and economic advancement. Western is deeply connected to the communities we serve, and we believe in the power of education to drive positive change. We seek individuals who are passionate about teaching and learning, dedicated to student success, and eager to collaborate in building a more vibrant, equitable community.

If you share these values and are ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to explore this opportunity at Western.

Western Technical College is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Career Services Intern to support daily operations and career programming initiatives. This position offers hands-on experience in higher education, student support, employer engagement, and event coordination.

1. Maintain and uphold the College values of Learning, Excellence, Accountability, Diversity, Student Success, Teamwork, Integrity, and Respect. Regular attendance is required.
2. Perform office functions that may include, but are not limited to: respond to internal/external customers and staff; create and modify documents, records, and reports using College standard software; maintain hard copy and/or electronic filing system; monitor inventory and budget information; schedule, coordinate, and prepare materials for meetings and/or appointments.
3. Complete all required College training and responsible for maintaining the skills necessary to complete the essential functions of the position as defined by the department.
4. Student Success is the cornerstone of Western's culture and the college may assign employees as needed to other areas or additional duties to foster this success.
5. Career Services responsibilities would include:

• Manage and monitor the Career Services inbox
• Schedule student appointments and coordinate meetings
• Assist with outreach and marketing of career-related events
• Support development and execution of workshops and programs
• Research employer partners aligned with academic programs
• Conduct research on career services best practices
• Provide general administrative and project support

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current Western Student with 3+ credits
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Professional and customer-service oriented
• Interest in career development, higher education, or student services
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

This position reports to:
Career Services Manager

Hourly salary : $16.55 (internship ending 6/30/26)

Applicant review will begin:
March 10, 2026

Start Date of:
March 2026

Western is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our mission is to provide relevant, high quality education in a collaborative and sustainable environment that changes the lives of students and grows our communities. Western is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace for all employees.

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