Temporary Career Development Intern

The Gordon Career Center works with students of all class years to translate their liberal education into a lifetime of meaningful work. Its innovative approach to career education encourages students to design their own careers by exploring the intersection between their interests, the skills they have and wish to acquire, and market demand. The Center links students to alumni, employers, and graduate programs around the globe in fields that reflect the impressive breadth of opportunities explored by Wesleyan graduates.

Reporting to the Associate Director for Career Advising (Arts & Humanities), the Career Development Intern works closely with Gordon Career Center advising staff. The intern will work up to 20 hours/week between July-December 2026, with start and end dates, as well as weekly hours, to be determined with the successful candidate. This position is not eligible for either benefits or student loan deferment. 

Responsibilities include:

• Review resumes and other job search materials submitted by students on our recruiting system, Handshake.

• Advise students in appointments to answer basic questions about their job and internship search process.

• Support the Associate Director for Career Advising as needed.

• Provide general administrative support, including for career-related programs sponsored by the Career Center.

• Other duties as assigned.

This position is an on-campus position with potential for remote or a hybrid (on campus and remote) schedule in the future. All positions may require on campus meetings. 

Remote work is only considered for residents of MA, VT, NH, ME, CT, RI, or NY.

Minimum Qualifications

Enrollment in, or completion of, a master’s degree program in counseling, higher education, or a related field. 

Demonstrated interest in career counseling.

Preferred Qualifications

Liberal arts bachelor’s degree. 

Experience working in a liberal arts environment. 

Excellent communications skills. 

Demonstrated commitment to working in a diverse and inclusive environment. 

Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.

Ability to learn new technology platforms quickly. 

Additional Applicant Instructions:
Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume.

Compensation: $20.00/hr. 

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.

Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University’s Clery Act Report are available on request and online at https://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/clery.html.

Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers.  For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html

Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.  

Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.