Hello, Creative Community!
Hope you enjoyed the historic snow day on Monday. This week, we are highlighting a strong slate of internship opportunities below, including several from our Schwartz Community-Based Internship program, all with application deadlines of February 22, alongside additional internship options from Hire Rochester and Bond Scholars.
Be sure to also watch for upcoming events, including the Greene Center’s annual Career Exploration Summit on February 21, and remember you can connect with a Career Advisor anytime by scheduling an appointment through Handshake!
Eugene Mont & Mindy Peet
Marketing & Creative Community
Upcoming Events
DMS Resume Building Workshop | Thursday, February 5 @ 7pm
Join Digital Media Studies and the Greene Center for a workshop on crafting a resume that balances powerful content with compelling design. Afterward, you’ll be fully prepared to bring your new resume to the Greene Center the following day, where our Peer Career Advisors (PCAs) will provide a one-on-one review with personalized feedback to make it stand out.
Employer Road Trip: Crane Dental Labroary | Friday, February 6 @11:30am
Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of Crane Dental Laboratory to explore how custom dental restorations are designed and fabricated using advanced digital and precision technologies. Participants will gain career insight from industry professionals and learn about current opportunities, including a CAM/CAD Technician role connected to the Greene Center’s Hire Rochester internship program.
Social Impact Workshop | Thursday, February 19 @6pm
Join us for the Social Impact Workshop during the Community Engaged Learning Fair to explore careers in nonprofit and public service work through hands-on, skill-focused sessions. You’ll learn directly from University of Rochester alumni about fundraising, grant writing, advocacy, and volunteer management while building practical skills applicable across mission-driven careers.
Career Exploration Summit | Saturday, February 21 @10:30am
Kickstart your journey with our Career Exploration Summit—a conference-style event designed for first- and second-year students! URochester alumni are dedicating their time to return to campus to share their stories with YOU. You’ll hear firsthand from graduates who were once in your shoes—how they found their path, built valuable skills, and made the most of their time at Rochester. Learn more about last year’s summit here.
Spring Career Expo | Wednesday, February 25 @4pm
Join the Greene Center for our bi-annual expo featuring dozens of employers from the Greater Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse regions, representing a wide range of industries. This event is designed to help you secure an internship or job, or simply connect with employers and recruiters actively seeking student talent.
Job & Internship Opportunities
Program Intern at NextCorps | Bond Scholar | Due February 22
This internship with NextCorps’ Venture For ClimateTech program offers students hands-on exposure to a nonprofit accelerator supporting early-stage climate tech startups. Interns work across operations, events, research, and communications while gaining direct insight into startup ecosystems, commercialization, and climate-focused innovation.
Conservation & Collections Internship at The Strong | Schwartz Internship | Due February 22
The Strong Museum of Play is offering a Conservation and Collections Internship for students interested in hands-on experience across museum collections, conservation, and exhibition support, including cataloging, digitization, object care, and research-based projects. This hybrid opportunity is ideal for students exploring careers in museums, archives, or cultural heritage and seeking broad exposure to professional museum practices.
Museum Intern at The Susan B. Anthony Museum & House | Schwartz Internship | Due February 22
This paid internship through the Schwartz Community-Based Internships places UR undergraduates at the National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House, offering a hands-on museum experience while highlighting the value of the humanities in nonprofit work. Responsibilities include guided tours, visitor engagement, museum operations, and a mission-aligned special project.
Education Intern at Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra | Schwartz Internship | Due February 22
This summer Education Intern role with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra offers hands-on experience supporting music education, community engagement events, youth orchestra preparation, and educational content development for the 2025–26 season. Interns assist with concerts, classroom materials, internal systems, and web content while gaining practical exposure to arts education administration and outreach.
Dance & Movement Intern at Mt. Hope Family Center | Schwartz Internship | Due February 22
This Dance & Movement Intern role partners with Mt. Hope Family Center and Oasis Rochester to deliver dance and movement instruction to both children and older adults through community-based programs. Interns gain mentored teaching experience while supporting social-emotional learning in the PATHS Program and leading dance classes for Rochester’s 50+ community.
Theatre/Arts Department Production Intern at Louis S. Wolk JCC | Schwartz Internship | Due February 22
This Theatre/Arts Production Intern role with the Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester offers hands-on experience supporting theatre productions and arts events through scenic construction, backstage work, marketing support, and youth arts programming. Responsibilities are flexible and tailored to student interests, providing practical exposure to live production, collaboration, and arts administration.
Theatre Internship at Blackfriars Theatre | Schwartz Internship | Due February 22
These internship opportunities with the Blackfriars Theatre offer hands-on experience in arts administration or stage management, supporting both day-to-day operations and full-scale theatrical productions. Roles range from office and house management to advanced stage management, with responsibilities and compensation varying by position and experience.
Creative Workshop Summer Camp Intern at Memorial Art Gallery | Schwartz Internship | Due February 22
This Summer Camp Intern role with the Memorial Art Gallery supports youth art education through hands-on classroom assistance, materials prep, and supervision within the museum’s long-running Creative Workshop. Interns work directly with campers and instructors, helping foster an engaging, well-managed environment while gaining experience in arts education and museum-based programming.
SummerWrite Apprenticeship Intern at Writers & Books | Schwartz Internship | Due February 22
This internship places students at Writers & Books as a SummerWrite Apprenticeship Intern, supporting a long-standing youth writing camp while mentoring high school and college apprentices. Interns gain hands-on experience in youth education, nonprofit program management, supervision, and the literary arts in a fast-paced, community-focused setting.
Publishing and Marketing Internship at Open Letter | Schwartz Internship | Due February 22
This internship with Open Letter Books offers students a behind-the-scenes look at an independent literary press dedicated to bringing international literature to English readers. Interns support publishing and marketing efforts through editorial work, publicity campaigns, and digital projects while gaining exposure to the world of literary publishing.
Program Assistant Internship at Girls Rock! Rochester | Schwartz Internship | Due February 22
This internship with Girls Rock! Rochester immerses students in a creative, youth-centered nonprofit that uses music as a tool for empowerment and self-expression. Interns support summer camp programming, curriculum development, and day-to-day operations while gaining hands-on experience in arts education, nonprofit work, and community engagement.
Development Intern at Garth Fagan Dance | Schwartz Internship | Due February 22
This internship with Garth Fagan Dance offers students hands-on experience in arts fundraising and communications within an internationally recognized cultural institution. Interns support donor relations, development operations, and special events while gaining insight into how nonprofit arts organizations sustain and grow their impact.
People & Culture Intern at YMCA | Schwartz Internship | Due February 22
This internship with the YMCA of Greater Rochester places students on the People & Culture team, supporting staff development, engagement, and inclusion initiatives across the organization. Interns gain hands-on experience in training design, data analysis, employee engagement, and DEI-focused practices within a mission-driven nonprofit.
Photography Intern at Rochester Red Wings | Hire Rochester | Due March 10
The Rochester Red Wings are offering a Photography Internship for students interested in gaining hands-on experience capturing games, events, and behind-the-scenes moments within a professional sports organization. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, making this a strong opportunity for students pursuing photography, visual arts, or related fields who are seeking academic credit and real-world experience.
Communications/Media Relations Intern at Rochester Red Wings | Hire Rochester | Due March 10
The Rochester Red Wings are offering a Communications/Media Relations internship where students can gain hands-on experience in sports journalism by writing game recaps, feature stories, and assisting with media relations for a professional baseball organization. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, making this a strong opportunity for students interested in sports media, communications, or journalism to gain real-world experience for academic credit.
Event Marketing Assistant at Mariano Events | Bond Scholar | Due February 22
This internship with Mariano Events gives students hands-on experience in event marketing, project coordination, and creative campaign support within a fast-paced agency environment. Interns work across planning, logistics, administration, and social media while supporting real client-facing events and marketing initiatives.
Marketing & Community Intern at Instant Provider | Hire Rochester | Due March 24
Instant Provider is hiring a Marketing and Community Intern to support social media, local outreach, and brand growth for a fast-growing startup connecting homeowners with local service providers. This unpaid, remote internship (10–12 hours per week) offers flexible scheduling, mentorship with the founder, portfolio-ready marketing experience, and the opportunity to earn academic credit.
