Organizations who have projects will submit the project specifications, timeline, and application instructions through the form on the "Submit Project" tab. Once an opportunity is submitted, we will verify the organization's information, and verify that the project fits this initiative. We will then share opportunities with students through an internal mechanism. While we hope students apply for all opportunities, we cannot guarantee applicants for each position submitted. At the completion of the project, it is expected that organizations will provide the student with feedback about their work.
Note: Students will not be submitting anything to our office, they will follow the application instructions you provide on the form.
There are a few requirements for your project to be shared with students. First, the opportunity must be with a registered business or nonprofit organization. Projects for individuals, personal assistant projects, etc. do not qualify for this program. Second, the projects must be short-term with a firm deadline (projects can take a set number of hours up to a couple of weeks). Longer-term projects/internships (paid and unpaid) must continue to be posted through Handshake. Third, the projects must be able to be completed remotely. We will review each project to verify it meets the criteria before sharing with students.
Projects like business plans, marketing plans, social media engagement plans, website updates/development, digital content development, etc. can all qualify. We encourage you to think creatively about your needs. Perhaps there's a project that you've been meaning to get to but haven't been able to. Or, the effects of COVID on your business have required you to pivot and you're operating in uncharted territory. Trinity students are nimble and can employ a wide range of skills. If you would like to brainstorm with a member of our team, please email us using the contact information at the bottom of the page.
Project Ideas:
improving websites
developing business/marketing plans
conference or event planning
developing marketing materials
research/benchmarking
data management
social media and blog posting
editing/production for video or podcast series
content editors
developing training materials
With 49 majors and 61 minors, Trinity students are well positioned to assist with a variety of projects, possessing a wide-range of transferable and technical skills. From specific skills such as Adobe Premiere, advanced Excel, R/Python, and other technical skills, to more transferable skills such as marketing analysis, research, data analysis, market benchmarking, and communication, Trinity students are capable of contributing to your organization in a number of ways.
Because these projects are project-based and short-term, they do not qualify as full internships. Some call these project-based experiences "micro-internships." Regardless of the title, students will not be eligible to receive course credit for their work. They will still be able to add these experiences to their resume.
Trinity is not charging any fees for this program. Our role is to facilitate connections between organizations who need help and students who are seeking experience. We encourage organizations to pay students when possible. If that is not possible, please review the Department of Labor guidelines on trainees, internships, and/or volunteers to ensure you are compliant.
Some of our students may not have access to specific software because they are not presently on campus. If your project requires specific software, please be sure to outline with as much detail as possible in the description. Should a need arise, you may consider exploring whether a short-term license can be shared remotely.
We will not be matching students with specific opportunities. Students who are interested in the project will apply according to the instructions you provide on the form and will not submit anything to our office.
No! Because these projects are all remote, there are no geographical limitations.
There is no limit to the number of projects you can submit, but there is no guarantee that students will apply. Students will be able to view the different projects once approved and will choose whether or not to apply for them.
Please email careerservices@trinity.edu and you will be put in contact with a member of our team. We can help brainstorm potential ideas, explain the process, and answer any additional questions you may have.