Your Future in Arts, Advocacy & Impact Starts Here
Mark your calendar for the University at Buffalo Hiring Summit: Arts, Advocacy + Impact 2026 on March 2, from 12:00–3:00 PM at the Center for the Arts. If you’re interested in public service, communications, media, nonprofit work, policy, or mission-driven careers, this fair is for you. You’ll have the chance to connect directly with employers who are actively recruiting for internships and full-time roles and who are excited to meet students from a wide range of majors and backgrounds.
This is an opportunity to explore meaningful work, ask real questions, and start building connections that can shape your next step.
Employer Spotlight: SUNY Washington Internship Program
You’ll meet the SUNY Washington Internship Program at the Hiring Summit. They offer an opportunity for SUNY students to gain hands-on, for-credit internship experience in Washington, D.C. across public service, policy, advocacy, and leadership spaces. Here’s what they had to say:
What does your organization do and how does it create impact?
The program places students in internships on Capitol Hill, in federal agencies, nonprofits, think tanks, and international organizations. Students also participate in coursework, site visits, seminars, and alumni panels to deepen their understanding of how government and advocacy work in practice.
How can UB students stand out at the Hiring Summit?
Be curious and authentic. Share what excites you about public service or D.C., talk about skills you want to build, and ask thoughtful questions about mentorship and career pathways.
What questions do you like to hear from students?
- How do students grow over the semester?
- What internships fit with my major or interests?
- How does the program support students who are new to D.C.?
- What do alumni go on to do after the program?
These questions speak to a student’s genuine interest in the program.
What types of opportunities should students be excited about?
Internships in congressional offices, federal agencies, nonprofits, advocacy groups, public policy, research, communications, health, law, international affairs, and constituent services.
What skills and qualities do you value most in students?
Strong communication, professionalism, curiosity, initiative, openness to feedback, and a willingness to grow. No prior D.C. experience required.
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Get Ready to Make the Most of It
Registration officially opens on February 2. Be sure to favorite the fair on Handshake to stay up to date and register as soon as it opens:
Register on Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/career_fairs/63462
Before the fair, consider signing up for a Hiring Summit prep event, reviewing participating employers, and preparing a few questions that connect your interests to their work. And don’t forget: some opportunities, like the SUNY Washington Internship Program, have early deadlines (Summer 2026 applications due February 1) so stopping by their table could be a timely, game-changing move.
We can’t wait to see you there and help you take the next step toward a career with impact.
