Hello, Creative Community!
The latter part of March (post-Spring Break) is packed with high-energy opportunities to build your portfolio, grow your network, and land your next great internship. Kick things off with a study abroad-focused event on March 18, participate in RDH’s 24-hour Design-a-thon to compete for amazing prizes, or join us on Tuesday, March 24 for a rapid-fire Hands-On Marketing Lab to test your pitching skills with real industry pros.
Want to ditch the awkward small talk and rethink how you connect with employers? Don’t miss our collaboration with Studio X for an interactive Networking Workshop on Thursday, March 26, led by a current senior who used authentic relationship-building to score an internship at PlayStation.
Plus, this week’s newsletter includes standout roles to apply for, including mission-driven opportunities with Trillium Health, Canandaigua National Bank, and LáLew Public Relations. Dive into the links below, and remember to schedule a one-on-one chat with a Career Advisor on Handshake to prep those applications!
Eugene Mont & Mindy Peet
Marketing & Creative Community
Upcoming Events
Global Pathways: Leveraging Study Abroad for Career Readiness | Wednesday, March 18 @5:30pm
Enhance your career prospects by joining the Center for Education Abroad and the Greene Center for an engaging discussion on leveraging your study abroad experience to demonstrate career readiness. Discover practical strategies and tools to effectively articulate the skills and competencies you gained abroad, helping you stand out to employers, graduate schools, and other key career stakeholders. This event is tailored for those who have returned from studying abroad, but welcomes anyone interested.
Design-a-thon | March 21-22 (Theme revealed on March 21 @12pm)
Gather your team for Rochester Design Hub’s third annual Design-a-thon, an exciting 24-hour weekend challenge where you will create standout UI/UX, graphic, or product designs around a secret theme! Open to all skill levels, this fast-paced competition is the perfect way to build your portfolio, pitch to industry judges, and win amazing prizes like a monitor, Sony headphones, or a capybara plush.
Join the Discord or follow the Instagram page for more information.
Market the Storm: A Hands-On Marketing Lab | Tuesday, March 24 @6pm
Test your marketing instincts at Shark Your Brand: A Hands-On Marketing Lab on Tuesday, March 24 in Feldman Ballroom, where you’ll team up for a 90-minute rapid-fire sprint to brainstorm, build, and pitch a market-ready concept. With real-time mentorship from alumni and industry pros, this interactive workshop is the perfect way to sharpen your storytelling skills and walk away with standout experience to highlight in your next interview.
Professional Networking Workshop | Thursday, March 26 @5:30pm
Ditch the awkward, transactional networking approach and learn how to build authentic professional connections at this interactive workshop co-hosted by Studio X and the Greene Center. Led by a current senior who used these exact strategies to land an internship at PlayStation, you’ll walk away with actionable tips to grow a lasting network that actually supports your long-term career goals!
The Washington Center Virtual Information Session | Monday, March 30 @5pm
Discover how you can live, intern, and earn academic credit in the nation’s capital at The Washington Semester virtual info session on Monday, March 30! Open to all majors, this is your chance to learn how to land a tailored D.C. internship, build a powerful professional network, and secure guaranteed housing for an unforgettable semester.
Alumni Connected and Featured Opportunities
Foundation Intern @ Trillium Health | Due March 19
The Foundation Team Intern at Trillium Health gains hands-on nonprofit management experience by helping plan and execute two large-scale fundraising events and community parades. This mission-driven role is perfect for students looking to build standout skills in project management, event operations, and donor communications while making a real community impact.
Community Engagement Intern @ Canandaigua National Bank & Trust | Due March 31 (Bond Scholar)
The Community Engagement Intern at Canandaigua National Bank drives local impact by assisting with corporate event planning, philanthropic initiatives, and both internal and external communications. This summer role offers fantastic hands-on experience in content creation, graphic design, and storytelling to showcase the bank’s vital partnerships with local non-profits.
Customer Service Associate @ PharmAlliance | Due April 3
The Customer Service, Fulfillment & Social Media Associate supports daily business operations by engaging with customers, managing online inquiries, and coordinating order logistics. With flexible hours designed to easily fit around your class schedule, this entry-level role is a perfect opportunity to build foundational communication and business skills in a supportive team environment.
Business Development Intern @LáLew Public Relations | Due April 30 (Hire Rochester)
The Business Development Intern at LáLew Public Relations helps grow an award-winning, mission-driven communications firm through strategic research, client prospecting, and virtual networking. This remote role is a fantastic opportunity for students to build hands-on skills in PR, marketing, and professional outreach while connecting with industry leaders.
