PROFESSIONAL POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Internship Coordinator and Program Specialist, Food Studies Division: Department: Food Studies Program Location: Office on Portland campus with travel throughout southern Maine Schedule: Regular, full-time, with nights and weekends as required Reports to: Director, Food Studies Program STATEMENT OF THE JOB: The Internship Coordinator and Program Specialist, Food Studies is a shared position between the Food Studies Program and the Career and Employment Hub to oversee the Food Studies internship program in support of Food Studies students and prospective employers; ensure robust enrollment in the Food Studies Program; support Food Studies Program events; and track Food Studies Program alumni. The Internship Coordinator and Program Specialist, Food Studies’ work is guided by USM’s Service Promise Student Focused Every Day and Values Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity – – – and Responsiveness. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Internships Working as part of the Food Studies Program and the Career & Employment Hub team, the Internship Coordinator and Program Specialist, Food Studies manages a diverse internship program for both undergraduate and graduate students by building partnerships with leading regional food-related nonprofits, businesses, and public agencies, and leveraging alumni relationships possible. Empower students to discover their aptitudes and abilities, identify career options and goals, and develop essential professional skills. Assist and help match current students to education opportunities, such as internships, co-ops, and other employment opportunities. Assist Food Studies students with post-graduate employment placement. Guide students/alumni in developing critical professional skills, e.g. effective application materials, including resume and cover letters, effective networking, and interview preparation. Work consists of ongoing employer relations once the relationship is well established, internship matching of students and sites, and internship supervision.
PROFESSIONAL POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Internship Coordinator and Program Specialist, Food Studies Division: Department: Food Studies Program Location: Office on Portland campus with travel throughout southern Maine Schedule: Regular, full-time, with nights and weekends as required Reports to: Director, Food Studies Program STATEMENT OF THE JOB: The Internship Coordinator and Program Specialist, Food Studies is a shared position between the Food Studies Program and the Career and Employment Hub to oversee the Food Studies internship program in support of Food Studies students and prospective employers; ensure robust enrollment in the Food Studies Program; support Food Studies Program events; and track Food Studies Program alumni. The Internship Coordinator and Program Specialist, Food Studies’ work is guided by USM’s Service Promise – Student Focused Every Day – and Values – Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Internships Working as part of the Food Studies Program and the Career & Employment Hub team, the Internship Coordinator and Program Specialist, Food Studies manages a diverse internship program for both undergraduate and graduate students by building partnerships with leading regional food-related nonprofits, businesses, and public agencies, and leveraging alumni relationships possible. Empower students to discover their aptitudes and abilities, identify career options and goals, and develop essential professional skills. Assist and help match current students to education opportunities, such as internships, co-ops, and other employment opportunities. Assist Food Studies students with post-graduate employment placement. Guide students/alumni in developing critical professional skills, e.g. effective application materials, including resume and cover letters, effective networking, and interview preparation. Work consists of ongoing employer relations once the relationship is well established, internship matching of students and sites, and internship supervision.
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