External Relations Intern

External Relations Intern – Career Center

Employer:
Towson University Career Center

Position Type:
Part-Time, Paid Campus Internship
Timeframe: Fall 2026 – Spring 2027
Hours: 10 hours per week (flexible around class schedule)

Position Description:
The Towson University Career Center is seeking a student intern to support the External Relations (ER) team with employer engagement efforts, on-campus event coordination, and ongoing initiatives related to our Career Center Partnership Program. The intern will play a key role in delivering a high-quality experience for our employer partners and expanding career opportunities for Towson students.

This is a hands-on position ideal for students interested in business, communication, event planning, or marketing.

For more information: For Employers | Towson University

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the planning and execution of employer-facing events (e.g., career fairs, info sessions, networking events)
• Provide direct support for the Career Center Partnership Program, including tracking partner deliverables (e.g., social media promotion, event participation, email campaigns), helping coordinate and document partner engagement activities and supporting communication and outreach specific to partner-level employers.
• Schedule and support employer tabling across the different colleges.
• Create and monitor SignUp Genius links for employer tabling and info sessions, and send confirmations.
• Email parking and logistics details to employer guests when appropriate.
• Monitor the External Relations email inbox and respond to inquiries professionally.
• Conduct employer research to identify new leads aligned with student interests.
• Provide day-of event support, including setup, employer check-in, and customer service.
• Contribute to special projects supporting the Career Center’s employer engagement strategy.

Qualifications:

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Interest in employer relations, event coordination, or marketing
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Professionalism and attention to detail
• Experience with navigating Handshake
• Must attend the MANDATORY August 19th training

Learning Outcomes:
Through this internship, the student will:

• Gain insight into career services and employer relations operations
• Strengthen professional communication and event coordination skills
• Learn how to use platforms like Handshake and SignUpGenius to support career programming
• Develop competencies aligned with the NACE Career Readiness Competencies, including teamwork, professionalism, and digital technology

Application Process

Please apply through Handshake. Work-Study eligible students encouraged to apply! Cover letter should answer the following question: Why are you interested in the External Relations Intern position, and how do your skills or experiences make you a strong fit for supporting employer engagement and event coordination at the Career Center?