Environmental Career Fair - Employer Information
Friday, January 30, 2026: 11am-2pm
Great Hall, Coffman Memorial Union
This career fair is presented in partnership with Career & Internship Services in the University of Minnesota's College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences and the College of Biological Sciences, the University of St. Thomas, and Macalester College.
Attend the fair to find great candidates who are driven, know the meaning of hard work, and can handle multiple priorities. Meet over 300 students who could be the perfect fit for your organization’s talent needs.
Who Should Attend
This career fair is specifically for employers who have, or will have, internships and/or full-time positions open in 2026. The positions should require students to be working toward a bachelor's or master's degree in the areas of Biology, Conservation, Ecology, Environmental Science, Fisheries, Forestry, Natural Resources, Sustainability or Wildlife.
Event Format
This event is a career fair format. Each company that registers will get a designated table. Students will attend on a drop-in basis anytime between 11am and 2pm. Students at all stages, from brand new freshman to job ready seniors or recent alumni, will attend.
Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9am-11am | Employers arrive for set up |
| 11am-2pm | Career fair; lunch available 11am-1pm |
| 2-2:30pm | Take down materials |
Registration Information
- Private Industry - $475/table ($525 after early bird)
- Government/Nonprofit - $325/table ($375 after early bird)
- University of Minnesota Department - $100/table
- If you're interested in the fair and need accommodation on the price, please email Ben Hansen at [email protected]
The registration fee includes: a 6-foot x 30" rectangular table with two chairs and parking for up to two representatives. If you plan to send more than two representatives the cost is $50 for each additional person. We recommend you purchase additional tables if you are bringing four or more representatives to avoid excessive congestion.
Employers are asked to bring their own tablecloth or skirting and table signage. Floor signage may be used if it is not oversized and will not impact traffic flow. We reserve the right to not allow certain displays due to space.
Early Bird Registration Deadline: January 2, 2026
Registration, Payment & Cancellation Deadline: January 16, 2026
Space is limited for this event so Early Bird Registration is encouraged.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Gold Level $1,500
Includes registration fee with 6-foot table in a premium visibility location at the career fair. Your company logo will be displayed on Handshake, event website, employer booklet, posters, reminder emails, and PowerPoint that plays during the event.
Maroon Level: $1,000
Includes registration fee with a 6-foot table in the sponsorship row at the career fair. Your company logo will be displayed on Handshake, event website, employer booklet, posters, and PowerPoint that plays during the event.
Sponsorship Deadline: December 5, 2026
Confirmation
- You will receive an e-mail with an invoice and payment instructions.
- Your registration is not confirmed until payment has been received.
- Once payment has been received, you will be emailed information about the career fair schedule, shipping instructions, directions and parking.
Cancellation
- The cancellation deadline is January 16, 2026.
- There will be no refunds after this date and employers who cancel after this date will be invoiced for their entire registration fee.
- Cancellation and refund requests must be made in writing.
Ensuring Success at the Career Fair
Post Your Jobs
We strongly encourage you to have active job or internship postings on Handshake before and during the career fair. Students frequently look at the positions a company has posted to do research and determine which companies they want to talk to at the fair. Positions posted on Handshake are active for 6 months.
On-Campus Interviews
Consider interviewing students on campus.
- To schedule an interview day, click on the 'Request an Interview' tab in Handshake.
- Select ‘Career and Internship Services – CCAPS, CDes, CFANS’ as the hosting office when submitting your on-campus interview schedule in Handshake.
Questions and Point of Contact
Contact Ben Hansen, Associate Director for Employer Relations at [email protected] (preferred) or 612-624-9120. We look forward to seeing you at the fair and partnering with you for a successful recruiting year!