This Week in Social Good | October 24, 2024

Hello, Social Good Career Community! Check out these exciting opportunities:

  • United Way Tour: Explore the United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes, connect with UR alumni, and discover job and internship options in non-profit management.

  • International Student Series – Session 2: Join us for a session on the importance of networking, including effective strategies and university resources available to you.

  • International Student Series – Final Session: Learn how to utilize tools like Interstride, Handshake, Forage, Quincia, and the Meliora Collective mentorship program to enhance your job search.

  • Career Opportunities: Don’t miss your chance to apply for positions with Nike, Inc. and American Councils for International Education!

More details below!! 

Greene Center Programs & Events

United Way Industry Road Trip – Sign Up Today! 

Date: Friday, November 1st, 2025 from 12:45-2:00PM
Event: Employer Road Trip to United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes

Discover the world of non-profit management and get an insider’s view of United Way. Join us for a special tour of their facility, connect with UR alumni, and explore job and internship opportunities. 

This trip is open to all students in the School of Arts & Sciences and the Hajim School of Engineering, with a particular emphasis on graduate opportunities.

International Student Search Series:

Networking Essentials: November 7, 2025 from 1:00-2:00PM – Gowen Roon – Sign Up Today! 

This is the second of a three-part series specifically for International Students.  Learn about how to network in the United States and why it is important for propelling you toward career success.  In this hour-long session you’ll learn:

  1. Why building a network is important.
  2. What steps go into building your network.
  3. How career conversations are structured and how to secure a conversation.
  4. How to create networking notes to connect with employers and alumni.
  5. What resources are available at the University of Rochester to help you network.
Maximizing Resources: November 14, 2025 from 1-2PM – Gowen Room – Sign Up Today! 

This is the third of a three-part series specifically for International Students.  Learn how to maximize the resources available to you here at UR.  In this hour-long session you’ll learn:

  1. How to use Interstride in your job search.
  2. How to use Handshake in your job search to help identify companies that hire international students.
  3. How Forage can help you complete employer projects at leading US companies.
  4. How Quincia can help you with mock interviews and resume feedback through advanced AI resume reading.
  5. How the Meliora Collective mentorship program can help you in your future internship and job search.

Featured Opportunities

Global Sustainability Graduate Intern at Nike, Inc. – Apply Today! 

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about sustainability and Nike and who will leave a lasting impact on our Global Sustainability team.  As an Intern, you will work in one of the following areas:  

Climate, Circularity, Natural Resources, Marketplace Sustainability, Compliance, People and Human Rights 

Administrative Officer, Program and Business Development at American Councils for International Education – Apply Today! 

The Administrative Officer for Program and Business Development is responsible for supporting the grants proposal development and submission process to U.S. government agencies, and other potential donors and funding sources. The Administrative Officer works closely with American Councils’ Program and Business Development team to prepare, update, organize, and compile materials in support of project proposals. The Administrative Officer also conducts research to advance the proposal development process. The Administrative Officer reports to the Senior Director of Program and Business Development. 

If you would like to discuss these opportunities & more, make an appointment with your advisor on Handshake today! Have a great week!

Faith Welsford | Career Advisor
Social Good Community

By Brittney Turner
Brittney Turner Employer Engagement Program Director