The School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR) hosts convenient Employer Pop-Ups — and they are back for spring semester!
These events bring employers from environment and sustainability fields to Kottman Hall Lobby so students and employers can casually interact and discuss upcoming job and internship opportunities.
SENR understands that students have packed schedules. The pop-ups are intentionally casual and easy to attend between classes. Students are welcome to bring resumes, but it’s not expected. They don’t need to dress up or do extensive preparation. Here are some key takeaways for students to think about:
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A meaningful five-minute conversation with an employer may reduce the time spent on job or internship searches.
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Each Employer Pop-Up features a manageable number of employers for students to meet in a short amount of time
Up Next SENR Employer Pop-Ups and more!
Tuesday, February 17 – SENR Career Resources Tabling Event
10:00 am - noon | Kottman Hall Lobby | No registration required
Say hello to SENR Career Development in Kottman Lobby! A Career Development team member will be available for quick questions, résumé reviews, and information about upcoming career fairs, events, and workshops.
Wednesday, February 18 – Ohio: Wild at Heart – A Career Pathways Film Screening & Conversation with ODNR
4-6pm | Ohio Union, Cartoon Room | Free | Register
Join us after the FAES Career Fair for this unique opportunity to learn more about career pathways at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources! Network with ODNR professionals, watch ODNR’s new film “Ohio: Wild at Heart” showcasing Ohio’s magical landscapes, and learn from a career panel about possibilities for your future. Register here for this event.
MARCH 2026
Tuesday, March 3 – CFAES Campus to Career: Virtual Networking
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Zoom | Register by February 20
Campus to Career is a virtual networking experience designed to help you explore real career paths and connect with Buckeyes who’ve been where you are now. If the word “networking” makes you feel nervous, you’re not alone. That’s exactly why this event is built to be relaxed, welcoming, and low‑pressure. You don’t need a polished résumé, a perfect plan, or any special experience — just curiosity. Hosted on Zoom, Campus to Career brings together current students and CFAES alumni in breakout rooms organized by industry and major. It’s an easy way to meet professionals in your field, hear honest advice, and discover the many directions a CFAES degree can take you — all in a supportive environment where you can participate as much or as little as you’re comfortable with.
Wednesday, March 4 – SENR Employer Pop-Up
11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Kottman Hall Lobby | Registration encouraged, but not required
March participants:
- Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks
- The Garden for All
- Glen Helen Nature Preserve
- Jesuit Volunteer Corps
- The Nature Conservancy
- Peace Corps
Thursday, March 12 – Environmental Policy Career Panel
9:35 am - 10:55 am | 103 Kottman Hall
Dr. Harrison Fried invites the SENR community to ENR 3200 on Thursday, March 12, to attend this environmental policy career panel. The panel will feature four panelists from a variety of environmental policy career paths and at varied experience levels. No registration necessary!
Previous Spring 2026 SENR Employer Pop-Ups and More
January 15 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. SENR will welcome employers and program representatives from the following list of participants to Kottman Hall Lobby, who are eager to share about upcoming job and internship opportunities.
January participants:
- Chadwick Arboretum
- The Garden for All
- Jesuit Volunteer Corps
- Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) Local Government Summer Internship Program
- The Nature Conservancy
- Peace Corps
- Preservation Parks of Delaware County
Ohio EPA Employer Pop-Up in Kottman Lobby – Wednesday, January 28
11am – 1pm | Kottman Lobby | Registration encouraged
Stop by Kottman Lobby from 11am-1pm on Wednesday, January 28, to chat with representatives from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency at this casual pop-up event. Ohio EPA representatives will be eager to share about upcoming job and internship opportunities around the state. Ohio EPA summer internships are now posted on Handshake, so this is a great chance to talk to Ohio EPA representatives during the hiring process! Registration on Handshake for this Employer Pop-Up is encouraged but not required.
SENR Employer Panel: Job Search Advice – Tuesday, February 3
1 – 2pm | Kottman 333 | Registration encouraged
Searching for a job or internship can feel confusing and impersonal – wouldn't you love to talk to some of the people who are involved in the hiring process and get their insight and advice? Panelists for this event recruit and/or hire environmental professionals and students for their organizations and represent their organizations at career fairs. They can help demystify the hiring process by providing insight into hiring and recruiting, offering advice and honesty about those processes that could benefit you as you apply to jobs or internships and attend career fairs this spring.
Panelists include:
- Tänya Allen, Ohio Department of Natural Resources
- Angela Burke, The Nature Conservancy
- J.J. Domiano, Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks
- Brandon Hill, The Mannik & Smith Group
- Alli Mancz, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission
Cookies & Careers + SENR Student Job Fair – Wednesday, February 11
1-3pm | Kottman Lobby | Registration encouraged
Explore SENR summer jobs, internships, research volunteer opportunities, and more at the SENR Student Job Fair! OSU faculty and staff will be on hand to share about summer opportunities for students. After checking out the fair, stick around to decorate (and eat!) a cookie to celebrate the SENR love!
Learn about summer opportunities, including:
- Stone Lab jobs
- Olentangy River Wetland Research Park internships and volunteer opportunities
- Lab volunteer opportunities in soil microbial ecology