Recruit Bennington

At Bennington College's Career Development and Field Work Term Office, we support your hiring needs by helping you establish your organization’s presence on campus. Connect with the Bennington community by posting Field Work Term opportunities and post-graduate jobs on Handshake, scheduling information sessions, and more.

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Recruitment Guidelines 

Nondiscrimination Policy 

In accordance with the College's Nondiscrimination Policy, the Career Development and Field Work Term Office does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, HIV test, or any other legally protected status. We expect all employers partnering with us to share this commitment and abide by these guidelines. For more details or inquiries regarding compliance with our nondiscrimination policy, please email Employer Relations. 

Additionally, as a member of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), we expect employer partners to follow the NACE Principles for Ethical Professional Practice, maintain an accessible and equitable recruiting practice, and support Bennington interns in making informed decisions. 

Excluded Practices 

The Career Development and Field Work Term Office may decline internships, employment opportunities, and recruiting events from the following:

  • Third-party recruiters or promoters 
  • Home-based businesses, in-home dependent/childcare positions, and private individuals
  • Organizations offering existing services provided by the Career Development and Field Work Term Office such as resume and cover letter writing and career counseling 
  • Companies offering commission-based opportunities or that may require any upfront payment or investment from the candidate prior to employment
  • Employers who do not meet internship compensation standards as outlined by the U.S. Department of Labor
  • Employees using non-company-specific email domains; consideration for non-profit organizations without a corporate email domain will be handled on an individual basis

Posting a Position 

On Handshake, Bennington students can browse and apply for internship opportunities, on-campus jobs, and post-graduation employment. Create an employer account to post recruiting opportunities and events directly to our students, manage candidate applications, and explore Bennington student profiles. Creating an account is free and takes just a few minutes. Once you have set up your account, search for Bennington College and request employer approval.

Here are some resources to help you get started: 

Recruiting at Bennington 

Posting Recruiting Events and Interviewing Schedules to Handshake

We will only approve events that are appropriate for our students and recent graduates. We reserve the right to decline employer-sponsored programming that interferes with activities hosted by the Career Development and Field Work Term Office or major academic calendar events.

Employer events may include:

  • One-on-one and cohort information sessions 
  • Virtual and on-campus interviews
  • Interactive workshops and panel sessions

Recruiting Timeline 

  • Jan 6 | Winter 2025 Field Work Term begins
  • Feb 14 | Winter 2025 Field Work Term ends
  • Feb 18 | Classes begin (Spring 2025)
  • Apr 25 | Registration deadline for Summer 2025 FWT
  • May 16 | Final day to change a Summer FWT registration
  • May 28 | Classes end (Spring 2025)
  • Jun 9 | Summer 2025 Field Work Term begins
  • Jul 25 | Summer 2025 Field Work Term ends

Hiring International Talent 

Field Work Term

At Bennington College, we value experiential learning and set aside specific academic terms, called Field Work Terms, during which our students complete a six-week experience such as an apprenticeship or internship. All students participate in one Field Work Term every academic year. They may conduct this experience during the Winter Field Work Term (January-February) or the Summer Field Work Term (June-July). 

The goal of Field Work Term is for our students to apply and enhance skills related to their academic work in a real-world setting while building professional competencies.

My [Field Work Term] was more than just an internship—it was a formative experience that solidified my career aspirations and strengthened my storytelling abilities.

Students identify Field Work Term experiences in a variety of ways. They may have applied to a position you posted, or they may have reached out to you or your organization after identifying that your work aligns with their academic interests. 

As a site supervisor, hosting a Bennington student during Field Work Term can be enriching. Many of our past site supervisors have found mentoring young professionals and sharing their knowledge to be highly rewarding. Field Work Term provides you with an opportunity to shape the future workforce by contributing to the professional development of students.

At the same time, our students can contribute perspectives, project ideas, skills, and creativity that you may find valuable to your work. You have the potential to build a long-term relationship with Bennington students, fostering a network of talented individuals for future collaborations. 

The following resources can assist you in determining if being a Field Work Term site supervisor is a good fit for you: 

Ready to host a Bennington student? Here's how to get started. 

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