Intern, TRU

About the Role

Talent Ready Utah (TRU), within the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education (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 sustainment, and stakeholder engagement.

Key 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 consistent messaging, participation, and representation at events.

Program Sustainment & Communication

• Draft event announcements, partner spotlights, and content for social media.
• Track program activities, partner updates, and success stories to support ongoing communication and reporting.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Attend and provide administrative support for working committees/pathway meetings (agenda creation, note-taking, and follow-up).
• Help coordinate and facilitate meetings that bring together education and industry partners.
• Support TRU's intermediary role by maintaining consistent communication among K12, higher education, and employer partners.

Pathway Support

• Contribute to the sustainment and coordination of statewide pathway 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, and outcomes across programs.
• Support alignment of program communications, materials, and reporting templates.

Requirements & Tech Stack

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma, or equivalency.
• Currently enrolled in a Utah institution of higher education.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to analyze complex information and present it clearly and concisely.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Comfortable coordinating logistics and interacting with diverse partners (industry, education, and government).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; experience with Canva, or basic website editing tools preferred.
• Ability to take initiative, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively.

Preferences

• Interest in education, workforce development, or event management.
• Experience in event planning, communications, or marketing roles (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 the academic year.

Work Schedule

• Part Time.
• Monday – Friday, hybrid with 2 days in office and flexible hours between 8 am – 5 pm.