Applying for employment on USAJOBS can be a confusing process, but we are here to help! In this workshop we will walk through the job search process as well as the application process, including the questionnaire. We will discuss resume formats, review the resume builder, and talk about how to align your experience with the job qualifications.

All UM students interested in positions within the federal, state, or local governments are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Details:

When: October 4, 2023, 10 am - 11 am

Where: University Center, Room 327 

Are you interested in conservation and sustainability? The Experiential Learning and Career Success Center invites you to attend the Conservation and Sustainability Careers and Opportunistic Fair on Wednesday, October 4, 2023! This fair provides a great opportunity for students to learn more about conservation and sustainability roles across public sections, private sectors, and non-profit organizations.

All UM students interested in conservation or sustainability careers are invited to attend. 

Employer registration for this fair opens on August 2, 2023, and closes on September 20, 2023. Click here to register.

Details:

When: October 4, 2023, 11 am - 1 pm

Where: University Center Ballroom, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula Montana

Nervous about the fair? Not sure what to expect? Join us for "First Time at The Fair!"

First Time at the Fair is an informal tour design to help you learn about the purpose and structure of the fair, how to identify companies/opportunities you’re interested in, how to introduce yourself, what types of questions to ask employers, and what to do after the fair. Whether you’re on the job hunt right now, or just exploring future options with companies of interest, our hope is that you’ll learn that fairs can be fun and to boost your confidence in meeting the recruiters.

Details:

When: October 4, 2023, 11:30 am - 12 pm

Where: UC Ballroom

Are you interested in learning about careers in the government and non-profit sectors? Do you want to connect with employers who are seeking candidates that are passionate about making a difference in their communities?

The Experiential Learning and Career Success Center invites you to attend the University of Montana Government & Nonprofit Careers and Opportunities Fair on Thursday, October 5, 2023! This fair provides a great opportunity for students to connect with local, regional, and national non-profit organizations as well as local, state, and federal government agencies for internship, job, and volunteer opportunities.

All UM students interested in careers within public service and the non-profit sector are invited to attend. 

This fair is intended for non-profit employers and government agencies recruiting for: internships, volunteer opportunities, and both part-time and full-time employment. Registration for this fair opens on August 2, 2023 and closes on September 20, 2023. Click here to register.

Details:

When: October 5, 2023, 11 am - 1 pm

Where: University Center Ballroom, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula Montana

Nervous about the fair? Not sure what to expect? Join us for "First Time at The Fair!"

First Time at the Fair is an informal tour design to help you learn about the purpose and structure of the fair, how to identify companies/opportunities you’re interested in, how to introduce yourself, what types of questions to ask employers, and what to do after the fair. Whether you’re on the job hunt right now, or just exploring future options with companies of interest, our hope is that you’ll learn that fairs can be fun and to boost your confidence in meeting the recruiters.

Details:

When: October 4, 2023, 11:30 am - 12 pm

Where: UC Ballroom

The Experiential Learning and Career Success Center invites you to the University of Montana Healthcare Professions Career Fair! Stop by between classes or over the lunch hour to visit with employers in the Healthcare industry and connect about professional, full-time opportunities, as well as volunteer, internship, and job shadowing opportunities. 

All UM students interested in potential careers within the healthcare industry are welcome and invited to attend.

Employer registration for this fair opens on September 1, 2023, and closes on October 17, 2023.

Details:

When: October 31, 2023, 11 am - 1 pm

Where: University Center Ballroom, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula Montana

Nervous about the fair? Not sure what to expect? Join us for "First Time at The Fair!"

First Time at the Fair is an informal tour design to help you learn about the purpose and structure of the fair, how to identify companies/opportunities you’re interested in, how to introduce yourself, what types of questions to ask employers, and what to do after the fair. Whether you’re on the job hunt right now, or just exploring future options with companies of interest, our hope is that you’ll learn that fairs can be fun and to boost your confidence in meeting the recruiters.

Details:

When: October 4, 2023, 11:30 am - 12 pm

Where: UC Ballroom

The Salary Negotiation Workshop provides college students with the confidence, knowledge, and skills needed to negotiate their salaries and benefits as they enter the workforce.

Details:

When: November 7, 2023, 3:30 - 5:50pm

Where: University Center, Room 327 

Meet grad school reps from UM and other regional universities. Connect with resources to help you plan, apply for, and fund your graduate school experience.

Details:

When: November 16, 2023, 11am - 3pm

Where:Alice Lund Instructional (ALI) Auditorium

The Experiential Learning and Career Success Center invites you to the University of Montana Industry and Trades: Careers and Internships Fair! This is a great opportunity for students and employers to connect about internships, summer and part-time employment, and post-graduation full-time opportunities in this field.

All UM students interested in potential careers within the industrial technology industry are welcome and invited to attend. Students, specifically from Missoula College West Campus, are highly encouraged to attend.

This fair is intended for employers and organizations within the industrial technology field recruiting for internships, summer opportunities, part-time employment, and post-graduation, full-time employment. Registration for this fair opens on December 6, 2023 and closes on January 23, 2024.

Details:

When: February 6, 2024: 10 am - 12 pm

Where: Missoula College West Campus (2795 37th Ave., Missoula MT 59804)

The Experiential Learning and Career Success Center invites you to the University of Montana Educators' Career Round Table on Thursday, March 14, 2024! This is an excellent opportunity for recruiters from Montana school districts/out-of-state schools districts and UM Education students to connect about full-time teaching opportunities and what to expect when they enter the education industry.

All UM students interested in a career in Education are invited to attend this event. Students in the Phyllis J. Washington College of Education are highly encouraged to attend.

This event is intended for employers and organizations seeking UM students for full-time teaching and education positions. Registration for this fair opens on January 16, 2024 and closes on February 29, 2024.

Details:

When: March 14, 2024, 12 pm - 3 pm

Where: ALi Auditorium, Phyllis J. Washington College of Education

The Experiential Learning and Career Success Center invites you to the University of Montana Hire Griz Spring Career Fair on Thursday, March 28th, 2024! This is a great opportunity for students and employers to connect about full-time professional career opportunities in all industries.

All UM students are invited to attend this event. Students nearing graduation are highly encouraged to attend. UM alumni are also welcome and invited to participate in this event.

This fair is an opportunity for employers to recruit fresh University of Montana talent. It is intended for employers and organizations in all industries recruiting for post-graduation, full-time employment.  Registration for this fair opens on January 29, 2024 and closes on March 15, 2024.

Details:

When: March 28, 2024, 9 am - 1 pm

Where: University Center Ballroom, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula Montana

The Experiential Learning and Career Success Center invites you to the University of Montana Summer Opportunities Fair on Thursday, April 25th, 2024! This is a great opportunity for students and employers to connect about both full-time and part-time summer opportunities in all industries.

All UM students interested in pursuing summer opportunities are invited to attend this event.

This fair is an opportunity for employers to recruit fresh summer talent from the University of Montana. It is intended for employers and organizations in all industries recruiting for part-time and full-time summer employment, internships, volunteer opportunities, and other positions or opportunities for the summer season. Registration for this fair opens on February 26, 2024 and closes on April 11, 2024.

Details:

When: April 25, 2023, 9 am - 1 pm

Where: On the Oval

The Alternative Breaks program places teams of college students in community service and experiential learning positions during their summer, fall, winter, or spring breaks. Students perform short-term projects for community agencies and learn about issues such as literacy, poverty, racism, hunger, homelessness, and the environment. UM coordinates Alternative Breaks during Spring Summer, and Winter Breaks. Alternative Break trips have an optionally attached service-learning independent-study credit.

Does your organization have a short-term volunteer project? Let us know. Contact Emily Lynch at emily.lynch@mso.umt.edu (406-243-5128) if you would like to visit with us about an idea.

Upcoming Events:

Stay Tuned for future events!

And while you're at it, check out our past adventures:

March 19-25th, 2023: Are you interested in sustainability? Then we have the summer opportunity for you! Join the ELCS May 15-18, for an adventure in sustainability as we  head up to the Theodore Roosevelt Ranch in Dupuyer, MT. During this trip, students will get to stay at the Rasmuson Wildlife Conservation Center and learn all about conservation while gaining hands-on experience by participating in service projects on the ranch. 

March 19-25th, 2023: Join ELCS for a trip to St George Utah this spring break. During this trip, students will focus on learning about the issue of houselessness and working towards solutions. The cost of the trip is $100 and includes all travel expenses.

In an effort to help our beautiful Missoula community thrive, the ELCS plans one-time service projects on Saturdays at different local nonprofits several times a month during the school year.  Past Service Saturdays have included socializing cats at Animeals, serving food at the Poverello Center, harvesting vegetables with Garden City Harvest, raking leaves for the elderly through Missoula Aging Services, and much more!

Upcoming Events:

ZooTown Community Arts Center

Are you a creative who enjoys helping out your local community? Do you enjoy looking at art and spending time in art museums and galleries? If you said yes to any of these questions, then you would be a wonderful fit for a volunteer position taking place at the Zootown Community Arts (ZACC)! ELCS is partnering with ZACC to help them get ready for their Missoula Monster Project fundraiser. Volunteers will be responsible for assisting with the hanging and the display of the art for this annual event. 

Register now!

And while you're at it, check out our past Service Saturdays:

Sept. 10 2023: Service Sunday at Recycle works - Volunteers helped with the a glass drop-off event at Imagine Nation Brewing Co. Tasks included unloading glass from vehicles, estimating glass volume, and collecting donations.

Oct. 22, 2022: Service Saturday at AniMeals - Learn what it takes to run an animal welfare nonprofit, assist with facility upkeep, and socialize cats!

Sept. 23-25, 2022: Great Burn Conservation Alliance Service Weekend - Cedar Peak Trail Improvement with The Rocky Mountaineers!

Sept. 17, 2022: Great Burn Conservation Alliance - Heart Lake Ambassador Day Trip! 

Get more information about events or join our Service Saturday list by emailing service.saturday@umt.edu. Or contact our Experiential Learning and Career Success Office Student Assistant, Ashley Wilson, at ashley.wilson@umt.edu.

**If you are a nonprofit organization and would like to host a Service Saturday group, please fill out this brief online form.