The Fall Job and Internship Fair will be Thursday, October 8th 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 Job and Internship Fair is open to all students, alumni, faculty, and staff. All majors and years will be represented at this event. 

Employer Registration

DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 8th, 11am to 2pm

SNOW DATE: Thursday, October 15th, 11am to 2pm (In the event of inclement weather, all registrations will be moved to the snow date.)

LAST DAY TO REGISTER: Thursday, September 17th at 4:00pm

LAST DAY FOR PARTIAL REFUND: Thursday, September 17th at 4:00pm
***Cancellations made before close of registration will be refunded minus a $15 administrative fee.
Cancellations made after 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.

Please contact Conference Services with any questions regarding your registration at usmconferences@maine.edu

Bundled Registration Option

The Career & Employment Hub is excited to continue to offer Bundled Registration for our fall and spring Job & Internship Fairs this academic year. This option allows employers to register for multiple events in one streamlined process – saving time and money!

With a Bundled Registration, prices are:

  • Fall Job and Internship Fair – $350
  • Spring Job and Internship Fair (Thursday, February 11th, 2026) – $200
Register Here!

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 spring included in sponsorship
  • Includes lunch for up to 4 representatives
  • Priority placement for table at event
  • Recognition in promotional materials (if submitted by 1/20/26)
  • Feature on Career Hub social media
  • Logo placed on Job & Internship Board
  • Registration fee for spring included in sponsorship
  • Includes lunch for up to 3 representatives
  • Priority placement for table at event
  • Recognition in promotional materials (if submitted by 1/20/26)
  • Feature on Career Hub social media
  • Registration fee for spring included in sponsorship
  • Includes lunch for up to 3 representatives
  • Recognition in promotional materials (if submitted by 1/20/26)
Become a Sponsor!

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 who 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.