Intern, TRU
Job Summary
Talent Ready Utah, within the Office of the Commissioner of HigherEducation (OCHE), is seeking a part‑time intern for the spring semester to support the state's work‑based learning initiatives. This temporary position will focus on event coordination, program sustainability, and stakeholder engagement.
The Talent Ready Utah Intern will assist in planning and executing statewide events such as graduations, recruitment nights, and job fairs; help maintain TRU's website and outreach materials; attend working committee meetings; and support collaboration between education and industry partners across Utah's key pathway programs; Utah Diesel Tech, Rotor, Aerospace, Tech Sales, Architecture/Engineering/Construction, and TRAC Apprenticeships in Advanced Manufacturing and Hospitality.
Responsibilities
Event Coordination & Logistics
- Plan and execute pathway events including graduations,recruitment nights, job fairs, and enrollment events
- Manage event logistics such as venue coordination,registration, marketing materials, and day‑of support.
- Coordinate with pathway partners to ensure consistentmessaging, participation, and representation at events.
Program Sustainment & Communication
- Draft event announcements, partner spotlights, and content forsocial media.
- Track program activities, partner updates, and success storiesto support ongoing communication and reporting.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Attend and provide administrative support for workingcommittees/pathway meetings (agenda creation, note-taking, andfollow-up).
- Help coordinate and facilitate meetings that bring togethereducation and industry partners.
- Support TRU's intermediary role by maintaining consistentcommunication among K12, higher education, and employerpartners.
Pathway Support
- Contribute to the sustainment and coordination of statewidepathway programs including:
Utah Diesel Tech Pathway (UDTP)
Utah Rotor Pathway (URP)
Utah Aerospace Pathway (UAP)
Tech Sales Pathway
Utah Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (UAEC) Pathway
Utah Healthcare Academy Pathway
- Assist with tracking participation data, partner updates, andoutcomes across programs
- Support alignment of program communications, materials, andreporting templates.
Minimum Qualifications
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma, or equivalency
- Currently enrolled in a Utah institution of highereducation.
- Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability toanalyze complex information and present it clearly andconcisely.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently as wellas part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Skills & Abilities:
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention todetail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Comfortable coordinating logistics and interacting with diversepartners (industry, education, and government).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; experiencewith Canva, or basic website editing tools preferred.
- Ability to take initiative, meet deadlines, and work bothindependently and collaboratively.
Preferences
- Interest in education, workforce development, or eventmanagement.
- Experience in event planning, communications, or marketingroles (student or volunteer experience welcome).
- Availability to attend in-person events and meetings.
- Reliable transportation to and from events.
- Flexible schedule to support key event dates during theacademic year.
Requisition Number:
PRN17521N
Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Monday – Friday, hybrid with 2 daysin office and flexible hours between 8am – 5pm.
Department:
01379 - USHE Commissioner
Location:
Office of the Commissioner - Downtown SLC
Pay Rate Range:
$15.00
Close Date:
12/15/2026