Amherst Area Employers + Arts & Humanities Internship Fair - Fall 2026

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Are you looking for an internship around Amherst?

Local businesses across many industries are hiring part-time interns at the Amherst Area Internship Fair, as well as several on-campus employers, who will be recruiting for part-time jobs and internships (including work-study opportunities).

Take advantage of this chance to secure local work experience for the semester or academic year! Build your resume with meaningful, hand-on experience -- all while continuing your studies.

Student registration is now open!

The Amherst Area Internship Fair will be held:

Friday, September 11

1:00 - 4:00 PM

Campus Center Auditorium (lower level)

In addition to the off-campus employers listed here, many UMass departments and offices will also be in attendance, recruiting for part-time positions, work-study roles, and internships.

BEST PRACTICES

• Research the organizations attending to identify employers of interest
• Check out the "2026 Amherst Area Internship Fair" Collection on Handshake to see the employers and available internship/job opportunities
• Update your resume -- take advantage of drop-in hours or schedule a virtual or in-person review with a career center on campus
• Prepare an elevator pitch to make an impression
• Dress professionally to stand out

If you have any questions, please contact Jane Cho at jlcho [at] umass [dot] edu (jlcho[at]umass[dot]edu).