Registration for the Fall Job & Internship Fair is now closed. To receive notifications regarding the Spring Job & Internship Fair, please email USMCareers@maine.edu.

The Fall Job and Internship Fair will be Thursday, November 7th from 11am to 2pm. The event will be held in the Sullivan Recreation and Fitness Complex located at 66 Falmouth Street, Portland, ME 04103. 

The Fall Job and Internship Fair is open to all students, alumni, and community members. All majors and years will be represented at this event. 

Thank you to our sponsors: MaineHealth and Unum

We are now offering opportunities to sponsor the Job & Internship Fairs! More information can be found below.

Employer Registration

DATE/TIME: Thursday, November 7th, 11am to 2pm

SNOW DATE: Thursday, November 14th, 11am to 2pm (In the event of inclement weather, all registrations will be moved to the snow date.)

LAST DAY TO REGISTER: Friday, October 18th at 4pm

LAST DAY FOR PARTIAL REFUND: Friday, October 18th at 5pm
***Cancellations made before close of registration on October 18 will be refunded minus a $15 administrative fee.
Cancellations made after October 18 will not receive a refund. ***

COST: $350

Included in registration is:

  • 1 – 6ft table with (2) chairs
  • A maximum of (2) representatives
  • Parking for (2) representatives
  • Lunch for (2) representatives

All additional representatives must be added to registration for an additional fee.

For questions regarding the registration and payment process, please email: usmconferences@maine.edu

Job Fair Sponsorship Opportunities

Interested in becoming a Job and Internship Fair sponsor? There are several tiers to pick from that best suits your organization, all with opportunities to advertise and increase your engagement with USM students. In the following section, you will find the benefits of each of the four sponsorship tiers.

If you have any questions about Job & Internship Fair sponsorship, please reach out to Whitney.Mills@maine.edu

  • Registration fee for fall and spring included in sponsorship
  • Includes meals for up to 6 representatives
  • Priority placement for table at event
  • Premier recognition in promotional materials (if registered by 9/23/24)
  • Feature on Career Hub Instagram targeting students (700+ followers)
  • Feature on alumni, student and employer connections on LinkedIn (55k followers)
  • Feature on all event registration/attendance emails to students and USM community (approximately 8k students) and university community (1.5k)
  • Premier partner banner for 1 year on USM’s Digital (1.2k student logins per month) Job & Internship Board
  • Registration fee for fall and spring included in sponsorship
  • Includes meals for up to 5 representatives
  • Priority placement for table at event
  • Enhanced recognition in promotional materials (if registered by 9/23/24)
  • Feature on Career Hub Instagram targeting students (700+ followers)
  • Feature on emails to students and university community
  • Registration fee for fall and spring included in sponsorship
  • Includes meals for up to 4 representatives
  • Recognition in promotional materials (if registered by 9/23/24)
  • Feature on Career Hub Instagram targeting students (700+ followers)
  • Registration fee for fall OR spring included in sponsorship
  • Includes meals for up to 4 representatives
  • Recognition in promotional materials (if registered by 9/23/24)
  • Feature on Career Hub Instagram targeting students (700+ followers)

Become a Sponsor Today!

Sign Up Here

Tips for Employers

A job fair is a great opportunity to create connections with USM students and community! We want to help you make the most of your day with a few helpful tips.

  • Arrive with plenty of time to unload, park, and set up your table.
    • The space opens at 9am. Get to campus as close to that as you can to avoid the late-morning rush. 
  • Bring swag!
    • Students love free stuff (don’t we all?!) and something interesting on the table can draw their attention and spark a conversation.
      • Think about how to make your table interactive with a game, challenge, or display students can engage with.  
  • Be ready with a way to collect students’ names and emails so you can follow up with them. 
  • Engage with students and community members that approach your table.
    • Say “hello!” A simple greeting can break the ice for a nervous student.
    • Consider setting your phone aside to make the most of your time.
  • Have your table staffed at all times.
    • Consider bringing more than one representative with you to the event.
    • This way, both of you get a chance for a lunch break but don’t leave the table unattended. 
  • Converse with all students.
    • Talking to first and second-year students about internship opportunities, skills to build, and classes to consider can prepare them for your future opportunities.
  • Bring plenty of business cards and materials for students to take away.
    • Having your contact information will enable them to follow up with you after the event. 
  • Follow up with students you want to see in your talent pool to maintain a connection. 
  • Fill out your Job and Internship Fair Feedback survey. Your feedback will help us continually improve the event! 

For questions regarding the event, please email usmcareers@maine.edu 

For information regarding other opportunities to visit the USM campus, click here.