Employers
We are very proud of our students and alumni – and we’re confident they will impress you, too!
Whether you’re looking to recruit candidates or just get the word out about your organization, ESF has opportunities for you to engage with us and effective strategies for reaching our community. You can exhibit at an upcoming career/internship fair, enroll in our partnership program, publicize your job postings, or work with us to customize a program — we have many ways we’d like to work together!
2025 Employer Partners
Career and Internship Fair
For the most exposure to the widest audience of students studying in all our programs, participate in ESF’s Career and Internship Fair. Twice a year, we host representatives from a broad range of corporate, government, and non-profit environmental organizations — that are hiring.
This event is all about connecting our employer partners with our students to share
career information and find highly qualified candidates for permanent positions, seasonal
employment, and internships.
Interested in attending or learning more? Contact Kate Mercer, Associate Director of Career Services, klmercer@esf.edu, 315-470-4738
Spring 2025 Career & Internship Fair
Date: Thursday, February 13
Time: 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Gateway Center
ESF's Employer Partnership Program
Our program offers organizations exclusive, enhanced opportunities to market, promote, and recruit on the ESF campus.
Program recognition is for one full year (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31). While we welcome memberships any time after Jan. 1, benefits will expire on an annual basis on Dec. 31. Please review our partnership opportunities below. If you don’t see a level that fits your goals, we are happy to work with you on a customized program.
Partnership Program Options and Pricing
Partnership Program Benefits
Please note, opportunities vary by partner level. Click the link above for more information.
“Think Tank” meeting for up to eight people
Career Services will host breakfast or lunch for two representatives from your organization
plus up to six key faculty, staff, and/or students at the Trailhead Café (or an equivalent
location.) This will help problem solve, develop student and faculty connections,
provide feedback for programs, and build relationships.
Etiquette Dinner
Support an interactive event that teaches dining etiquette in the career building
process. Students will learn the proper table manners to make a positive impression
during a lunch or dinner interview. In addition to your logo and organization name
recognized as a key sponsor of the event, your organization can identify a representative
to be the keynote or introductory presenter to kick off the event.
Student Networking Reception
This interactive event is designed as a professional networking event that gives students
and recruiters a chance to meet and interact at a designated time during the semester.
Career Services will work with you to ensure the primary student population you are
interested in hiring is present at this event. This will include light refreshments.
Create Your Own Idea
We’re always happy to brainstorm a new idea with you that meets the spirit of engaging
and connecting with students, faculty, and staff!
Gold Partner
Includes registration fee for both fall and spring career fairs, organization name/logo displayed prominently on all career fair marketing materials, and information highlighting your organization and potential opportunities that will go out via email to all students prior to the fairs.
Gold Partner
Your organization has the opportunity to sponsor a current workshop or event hosted by Career Services or the ability to create your own to attract students and build your brand on campus.
Gold Partner
This includes breakfast or lunch for your organization’s representatives near the Trailhead Café during peak hours to connect with students and build your brand.
Gold Partner
Includes advertising around campus, flyer promotion for the month, and a full color poster including company logo and name located in high traffic locations.
Gold Partner Silver Partner
A la Carte Sponsorship Opportunities
If you’d like to start smaller, or add to your partnership program, we offer employers one-time sponsorship opportunities to market your organization and increase visibility among students, faculty, and staff. We are happy to work with you to identify opportunities that will work within your budget and recruitment goals.
Reserved Table in Gateway Center — $50 (not for profit) & $100 (for profit)
Have a 6-foot table reserved during peak hours to connect with students and build
your brand. This includes marketing & promotion of your organization visiting campus
through email, website, and social media.
Virtual Company Highlight — $75
Have your company highlighted via a LinkedIn post, a customized email showcasing your
company sent to our ESF Careers listserv (6,200+ students and alumni), and a post
on the office’s Instagram account.
Branded Snack Giveaway — $250
Have pre-packed snacks with a branded sticker of your logo and a QR code to be sent
to a targeted group of students (academic class, student organization/club, athletic
team) of interest.
Coffee Sponsorship — $500
Provide coffee to students during final exams. On a designated day during final exam
week, you’ll have the chance to boost student energy levels in a location TBD (varies
by semester). Sponsorship includes your logo and organization’s name displayed as
well as the opportunity for a representative to distribute information about your
organization and interact with students.
Site Visit Sponsorship — $1,500+ (depending on site location/number of students)
Provide funding for students to visit your organization, tour your facility, and meet
with representatives in various capacities. Your sponsorship will allow Career Services
to reserve transportation (depending on the number of interested students) to travel
to and from your site.
ESF's Employer Partnership Program
Our program offers organizations exclusive, enhanced opportunities to market, promote, and recruit on the ESF campus.
Program recognition is for one full year (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31). While we welcome memberships any time after Jan. 1, benefits will expire on an annual basis on Dec. 31. Please review our partnership opportunities below. If you don’t see a level that fits your goals, we are happy to work with you on a customized program.
Partnership Program Options and Pricing
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Post an Opportunity
Handshake is the place where students, career centers, and recruiters come to meet, talk, and share opportunities.
Get started by creating a new account or by adding SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) to your existing account. There is no fee for this service.
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Employer of the Day
Employer of the Day is a great way to get your organization name in front of a wide variety of students in a casual setting. Through this program, employers have a 6-foot table reserved during peak hours to connect with students and build your brand. This includes marketing and promotion of your organization visiting campus through email, website, and social media.
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Panels, Presentations, and Speaking Events
Throughout the year, we host several panel and speaker events. Reach out if you are interested in being a guest at one of these events — we’d love to have you.
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Virtual Information Sessions
These events are similar to traditional on-campus information sessions, but are delivered via Zoom, Skype, or other virtual platforms.
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Virtual Career Panels
Many of our events center around industry or identity areas. If your company would like to host a panel on a specific topic or industry area, please contact us to brainstorm ideas. Examples may include: Women in STEM Panel.
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Virtual Workshops
If you have expertise in a specific career area (interviewing, cover letters, salary negotiation, etc.), we would be pleased to include your pre-recorded presentation within our Office of Career Services Video Playlist and share with students. Workshops may be career-related while also including information about your company and the positions you recruit for.
Employer Resources