Career Services

Career Fair 2022

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Available to all students and SMUMN alumni to meet with employers, internship sites, and graduate programs to help you explore your next steps and land that job, internship, or next great opportunity.

October 26, 2022
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Hall of Fame Room and Gym

Students

Don’t miss this once-a-year event to explore full-time opportunities, internships, and graduate programs; learn about organizations, and build your professional network! Employers and graduate schools are excited to talk to YOU!

Connect with employers from a variety of industries who are hiring Saint Mary’s students and recent alumni (1-3 after graduating).

Advanced registration by Friday, Oct. 14, through Handshake is strongly recommended (but not required).years 

The first 200 students that pre-register for the event by Oct. 14 will receive a FREE padfolio at check-in.

Pre-register on Handshake to attend the event, see the list of organizations attending and receive a pre-printed name tag.

Get your résumé ready to go! Check out the following to help you finalize your résumé:

  • Tuesday, Oct. 4, from noon to 1:30 p.m. — Résumé Review with Employers. Connect 1:1 with HR representatives from local companies to have your résumé reviewed and receive feedback. Space is limited. RSVP today!
  • The Writing Center is available to review your résumé. Schedule an appointment online. 

For more information, email careerservices@smumn.edu.


Employers

We are excited to partner with Handshake to host our upcoming 9th Annual Career & Internship Fair on our beautiful Winona Campus on Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Registration is $125 and includes:

  •  One 8-ft. table and signage (organization name and table number).
  •  2 chairs
  •  Access to guest Wi-Fi
  •  Lunch/hospitality for up to 2 vendor representatives (additional representatives: $15 per person). We allow up to six (6) representatives per exhibit table.
  • Access to electricity is limited & available on a first come, first registered basis.

Register online at smumn.joinhandshake.com and follow the employer registration process (note: Handshake is free to employers and provides you 24/7 access to post your jobs, internships, and events). Once registered, click FAIRS and search for the 9th Annual Saint Mary’s University of MN Career & Internship Fair. Click on the fair and follow the instructions to complete your registration.

Registration for employers and graduate schools will close Friday, Oct. 14, at 4:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, feel free to email careerservices@smumn.edu or call 612-238-4556.

We greatly value your partnership and look forward to connecting you with our students this fall!


Vendors

Vendors

Cambria
Canopy IT Solutions
Cassia, an Augustana Care / Elim Care affiliation
Chileda
City of Winona
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa
Dakota County
Eagle Crest Communities
Family Service Rochester
Fernbrook Family Center
Gundersen Health System
Hiawatha Valley Education District
Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center
Home and Community Options, Inc
Kwik Trip, Inc.
Mayo Clinic
Merchants Bank
Meridian Services
New Horizons Shelter and Outreach Center
Northwestern Mutual – Twin Cities (Eau Claire, Wausau, Mankato, La Crosse, Rochester, Mendota Heights, Edina, Faribault)
Office of Graduate Admission-St. Catherine University
Olsen, Thielen CPAs
Reading Partners
Rochester Honkers Baseball Club
Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
SciTech Internship Program at the Minnesota Technology Association
Spectrum
Teachers On Call
The Watkins Company
Viterbo University
WinCraft by Fanatics
Winona Area Public Schools ISD 861
Winona Family YMCA
Winona Health
Zumbro Valley Health Center
Fastenal Company
THERN INC.

Cambria

Cambria is a privately held, family-owned company with an entrepreneurial vision. We bring a new perspective and approach to the countertop industry by responding to customer needs. Cambria is the only producer of natural quartz surfaces in the United States. All other quartz countertop brands are imported. With state-of-the-art facilities, combined with the work ethic of experienced employee teams, Cambria has rapidly become an industry leader.

http://cambriausa.com

Current Jobs:

Department specific internships coming soon!

 

Canopy IT Solutions

We are a full service IT company that supports schools and small businesses.

http://www.canopyit.com

Job Titles: 

IT Solutions Engineer

Cassia, an Augustana Care / Elim Care affiliation | Healthcare

Cassia is a non-profit, faith-based health care organization with over 120 years fulfilling its mission to care for others, especially the elderly. Located in five states, Cassia provides independent senior living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing care, short-term transitional rehabilitation, adult day programs and a variety of community-based services for older adults. Cassia continues to be an industry leader by providing healing, compassion and renewal through serving all by following One, in the Christian tradition.

http://cassialife.org/jobs

Job Titles

Nurses (RNs or LPNs), Social Worker, Augustana Chapel View Care Center, Dietary Aides/ Servers

 

Chileda

At Chileda, we have been changing lives since 1973 with our innovative school and residential programs. The lives we change are the students that we serve. Ages 6-21, our students have autism spectrum disorders, cognitive challenges and extraordinary behavioral needs. We work with these amazing students, who come from all over the country, on reducing their behaviors, learning new skills and gaining independence. The staff at Chileda are rock stars, full of compassion and empathy. To them, Chileda is not just a job, it’s a call to serve those who need the most help. It’s not every day that you have the opportunity to change the trajectory of someone’s life, so talk to us and find out how changing lives can be your day job!

https://www.chileda.org

Job Titles:

Direct Support Professional

Chileda | Non-Profit - Other

At Chileda, we change lives with our innovative school and residential programs. Ages 6-21, our students have autism spectrum disorders, cognitive challenges and extraordinary behavioral needs. We work with these amazing students on reducing their behaviors, learning new skills and gaining independence. The staff at Chileda are rock stars, full of compassion and empathy. To them, Chileda is not just a job, it’s a call to serve those who need the most help. Whether in school, on an outing or in the students’ homes, we help our students to live their best lives. It’s not every day that you have the opportunity to change the trajectory of someone’s life, so talk to us and find out how changing lives can be your day job!

https://www.chileda.org

Job Titles:

Direct Support Professional

City of Winona

The City of Winona offers a variety of careers with potential for individual growth and advancement. The City provides services for over 27,000 citizens including public safety, infrastructure, and recreation. We employ 175 regular employees year-round and over 200 part-time seasonal workers.

https://www.cityofwinona.com

Job Titles:

Police Officer, Parks and Recreation Seasonal Positions – Fall 2022

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

“CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With more than 7,500 people, 121 U.S. locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you. For more information visit CLAconnect.com. Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor.

Join CLA’s Talent Community! https://flows.beamery.com/cliftonlarsonallen/clatalentcommunity

https://www.claconnect.com/careers/careers-at-cla

Job Titles:

Tax/Audit Associate – Fall 2023 – Southern MN, Tax/Audit Intern – Spring 2023 – Southern MN, Tax/Audit Associate – Summer 2023 – Southern MN

Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa

Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa, a nonprofit organization and AmeriCorps grantee, engages hundreds of youth and young adults each year in programs and initiatives that improve access to outdoor recreation, restore natural habitat, protect waterways, and respond to community needs and natural disasters.

We offer a wide variety of positions for young adults from diverse backgrounds who are interested in connecting with nature, engaging in environmental stewardship, and supporting the community.

http://www.conservationcorps.org

Job Titles:
Field Crew Member, Increasing Diversity in Environmental Careers Internship

Dakota County

Come join us at Dakota County, Minnesota and “Be more”. Dakota County employs nearly 1800 skilled individuals whose talents and contributions makes Dakota County a premier place to live and work. The work County government does is unique. Dakota County offers important careers – the kind of careers that make a difference in people’s lives. You will not be just another employee; you’ll be a valued employee making a difference in the lives of Dakota County residents every single day. Will you be the next person to join us at Dakota County?

 

Eagle Crest Communities | Utilities and Renewable Energy

Eagle Crest Communities, a trade name of Bethany Lutheran Homes, INC., is the largest and most innovative provider of senior services in Western Wisconsin. Headquartered in La Crosse with branches also in Onalaska and Holmen, Eagle Crest Communities offers a wide variety of services to Seniors including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, High Acuity Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing/Rehab.

https://www.eaglecrestlife.org/

Job Titles:

 Resident Care Assistants/Associates, Dietary Aide/Servers, Life Enrichment Assistant , Recreation Therapy Aide

Fastenal Company

Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with approximately 3,200 locations, each providing tailored inventory for our customers. As a growth company, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees.

https://careers.fastenal.com/

Job Titles:

Accounting, Administrative, Distribution, Information Technology, Sales, Supply Chain

 

Fernbrook Family Center

Fernbrook Family Center provides mental health services tailored to create happier and healthier families. Fernbrook currently has 8 county offices (Steele, Rice, Waseca, Blue Earth, Dodge, Goodhue, Mower and Olmsted). At Fernbrook Family Center, we believe in using innovative strategies to build relationships and transform lives. We do this by meeting our clients where they’re at and then working with them to develop life and relationship skills that enable them to build healthy relationships in their families, at work, and in school. We go beyond traditional outpatient therapy and deliver our services where and when issues are occurring: in home, in a child’s school or daycare, and in the community.

http://www.fernbrook.org/

Job Titles:

Master’s Level Intern, Mental Health Practitioner, Mental Health Therapist

 

Gundersen Health System

Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, Wis., serves more than 500,000 residents of western Wisconsin, southeastern Minnesota and northeastern Iowa. It is anchored by one of the nation’s largest multi-specialty group practices, a 325-bed teaching hospital with Level II Trauma Center, and more than 65 regional facilities. Specialty outreach, telemedicine, distance learning, digital imaging and other services link Gundersen with regional clinics, hospital affiliates and referring providers in a 19-county area.

https://gundersenhealth.org/careers

Hiawatha Valley Education District | Other Education

Hiawatha Valley Education District (HVED) provides special education services to 13 School Districts and 2 Charter Schools within five counties of southeast Minnesota: Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona. HVED has one Setting IV Behavior Programs, Students Achieving Integrated Services (SAIL), that provide programming for students in grades K-12 with challenging behaviors currently receiving special education services.  Along with the Setting IV Behavior Program, HVED provides programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (SPECTRUM).  HVED is committed to providing the best services to staff, students, and member districts in southeast Minnesota. Come join our team to be a part of a great organization!

http://www.hved6013.org/

Job Titles

Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Academic Testers, Behavior Specialists

 

Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center | Non-Profit - Other

Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center is the community leader in delivering exceptional, responsive and consumer focused behavioral health services. In 1964, we were established by a dedicated group of concerned citizens and government officials of Houston, Wabasha, and Winona counties. In 1965, we opened our first clinic in Winona.  Today we have clinics located in Winona, Houston, Wabasha, Goodhue and Fillmore counties.

http://www.hvmhc.org

Job Titles:

Therapist, Mental Health Practitioner, Residential Support Staff, Intake Coordinator, Receptionist,

Home and Community Options

It is the Mission of Home and Community Options, Inc. to provide support and residential services to people with developmental disabilities in order to enable individuals to live as full members of their communities.

The vision of Home and Community Options , Inc. is for all individuals to have opportunities to enjoy life, strive to reach their full potential, and be accepted members of the community.

Home and Community Options, Inc. Core Values

We Value:

*Respect for all people and their differences.

*Quality services that balance independence with safety and security.

*The ability of all individuals to learn, build relationships, and enjoy life.

http://www.hco.org

Job Titles:
Direct Support Professional

Kwik Trip, Inc.

Each day, over 33,000 coworkers in the Kwik Trip, Inc. family work together to make and deliver the freshest food, produce and fuel, safely to our stores. Our mission at Kwik Trip is to serve our customers and community more effectively than anyone else by treating our customers, co-workers, and suppliers as we, personally, would like to be treated and to make a difference in someone’s life.  We are also continuing to grow at an unprecedented rate.  If you or someone you know may be interested in joining our working family, we invite you to complete an online application by visiting www.jobs.kwiktrip.com

 

Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is the first and largest integrated, not-for-profit medical group practice in the world. Doctors from every medical specialty work together to care for patients, joined by common philosophy of “the needs of the patient come first.” Mayo Clinic,  has sites in Rochester, Minn., Jacksonville, Fla., and Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz. Mayo Clinic also serves over 70 communities through Mayo Clinic Health System with locations in MN, IA, and WI.  We lean on our colleagues’ perspectives and backgrounds to continuously challenge ourselves and to create a workplace that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion. Become part of the legacy that embraces our differences and enables us to provide the best care to patients from all over the world.

https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/

Job Titles:

Clinical Research Coordinator

Merchants Bank
Meridian Services | Social Assistance

Meridian Services has served people with disabilities, those with mental health diagnosis and/or intellectual disabilities, the elderly and their families for a quarter of a century. Meridian Services provides services in 30 residential group homes, over 200 In Home Families, and also Case Management Services. Currently our Case Management Department serves approximately 3,500 persons with disabilities or whom are elderly.. 

Our sister company, Orion Associates, provides HR, Finance, Payroll and Training for our organizations. 

We are proud of our history of providing services of the highest quality, a quality that has been recognized by those we serve and for which our company has received international accreditation.

https://www.meridiansvs.com

Job Titles:

Program Coordinator Social Services

New Horizons Shelter and Outreach Center

New Horizons Shelter and Outreach Centers. located in La Crosse and Trempealeau counties in Wisconsin, provide safety and services to adults and families who have experienced domestic and sexual abuse so that they can make decisions about their lives in a supportive, nonjudgmental and empowering atmosphere. We promote the concepts of non-violence and equality through intervention, prevention and education.

http://www.nhagainstabuse.org/

Job Titles:

Spring 2023 Crisis Advocate Internship – La Crosse, WI, Spring 2023 Outreach Advocate Internship – La Crosse, WI, Outreach Advocate, Housing Advocate, Lead Crisis Advocate

Northwestern Mutual - Twin Cities (Eau Claire, Wausau, Mankato, La Crosse, Rochester, Mendota Heights, Edina, Faribault)

The Twin Cities office has more than 120 financial advisors and a complete network of specialists. We serve the needs of our clients for investments and retirement solutions, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, estate and business analysis and management compensation. Northwestern Mutual’s internship continues to be one of the best in the country. For 24 years, this internship has secured a place as one of the top 100 internships nationally, as well as one of the top 10 in the financial services industry and for career development (Vault).

https://twincities.nm.com/

Job Titles: 

Financial Advisor Development Program – Fall 2022

Office of Graduate Admission-St. Catherine University

Discover a supportive community invested in more than your academic success — we help you connect with your purpose. Our goal is to help each of our students develop the knowledge and empowerment to transcend what they thought was possible.

http://www.stkate.edu

Olsen, Thielen CPAs

Olsen Thielen is a large, Minnesota based (Roseville and Eden Prairie) CPA and Consulting Firm with 100 staff.  Established in 1921, we provide traditional accounting, audit and tax services plus the non-traditional services including business valuations, litigation support, merger and acquisitions, financial and estate planning, human resource consulting and management advisory services.  We serve clients primarily in the 5-state upper Midwest in the telecommunications, health care, utilities, manufacturing, real estate, professional, non-profits and diverse closely held businesses.

http://www.otcpas.com

Job Titles:

Audit Associate, Audit Internship, Tax Internship

Reading Partners | Other Education

Reading Partners is changing the education landscape. We are a leader in working to solve the literacy crisis in our country by leveraging community volunteers in under-resourced schools. Our diverse and expansive volunteer base provides one-on-one tutoring to students twice weekly, and our program is proven to help children master the reading fundamentals they need to unlock their potential. Our people are our heartbeat and our greatest resource; we are all passionately rallied around our mission to help children become lifelong learners by empowering communities to provide individualized instruction that works. Learn more about us at www.readingpartners.org.

Job Titles:

Reading Partners Program Coordinator (Twin Cities, 2022-2023)

 

Rochester Honkers Baseball Club

The Rochester Honkers are entering their 30th year as a member of the Northwoods League. the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league of its kind in the world with 22 teams, drawing significantly more fans and provides a friendly ballpark experience. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires and front office staff, over 250 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball. For more information, visit www.rochesterhonkers.com.

Job Description:

Seasonal Intern

 

Saint John's School of Theology and Seminary

Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary, rooted in the Roman Catholic and Benedictine tradition, educates men and women for ordained and lay ministry in the Church.

As a community of faith and hope, we, the faculty, staff, and students of Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary, worship God and celebrate the life, death, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.

As an academic community relying on the wisdom of the same Holy Spirit, we root ourselves in the Christian tradition, and interpret that legacy in light of the Roman Catholic and Benedictine heritage passed on to us by Saint John’s Abbey with its rich theological, liturgical and ecumenical history.

https://www.csbsju.edu/sot/sem

 

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is a private, nonprofit university. Our students’ success is the core of our concern.

Students choose Saint Mary’s for any number of reasons, among them: our welcoming community; our commitment to walking alongside each student, every step of the way; our intentional focus on practical, hands-on learning experiences; and our dedication to helping students form connections that will guide them in their post-graduate lives.

http://www.smumn.edu

 

 

SciTech Internship Program at the Minnesota Technology Association

SciTech is an internship program that connects college STEM majors to paid internships in small to mid-sized Minnesota companies. Hundreds of companies will post positions on our site from around the state, and each internship promises hands-on experience that will help you land a job in your field. SciTech is free for students and employers. It’s funded by the State of Minnesota to build and retain the state’s STEM workforce. Visit SciTechMN.org to apply today! 

Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation should contact Becky Siekmeier at 952-230-4241 or SciTechMN@mntech.org two weeks prior to the date of career fair at your college.

http://scitechmn.org/

Job Titles:

The SciTech Internship Program for STEM Students

Spectrum

Spectrum Business® delivers the same suite of broadband products and services coupled with special features and applications to enhance productivity, while for larger businesses and government entities, Spectrum Enterprise provides highly customized, fiber-based solutions. Spectrum Reach® delivers tailored advertising and production for the modern media landscape. The company also distributes award-winning news coverage, sports and high-quality original programming to its customers through Spectrum Networks and Spectrum Originals.

https://jobs.spectrum.com/

Job Titles:

CALL CENTER SALES OTM – $18 PER HOUR, PLUS COMMISSION AND INCENTIVES! MON FRI 8AM TO 5PM

Teachers On Call

Teachers On Call, a Kelly® Company, is a staffing service that hires licensed teachers, paraeducators, tutors, and early childhood education staff. We currently provide education professionals to 150+ school districts and 450+ early childhood education centers, charter, and private schools across the country.

We currently have many positions available in Minnesota and Wisconsin including Licensed Teachers, Teacher’s Assistants, Special Education Paraprofessionals, Aides, Custodians, Food Service Workers, and Early Child Care Staff. Apply online today at www.teachersoncall.com!

Job Titles:

NOW HIRING! Substitute Teacher/Teacher Assistant

 

The Watkins Company

A natural history. From a bluff high above the Mississippi River in Winona, Minnesota comes the purity of Watkins. Our tried-and-true products have been good and natural through and through since 1868.

The Watkins Co. strictly adheres to the same quality standards set forth by its founder J.R. Watkins with a focus on crafting award-winning gourmet flavors for consumers.

http://www.watkins1868.com/careers

THERN INC.

Manufacturer of Winches, Cranes and Hoists

Any manufacturer can say they build a better crane or winch, but we stand behind that claim with a steadfast reputation for dependable products chosen time and again by companies worldwide. With a history spanning over seven decades, Thern has provided amazing solutions to some very BIG projects all over the world. New customers may wonder, “What can that little Midwest company do?”, while long-time customers wonder, “What can’t they do?”

http://www.thern.com

Job Titles:

Electrical Engineering Intern, Planning/Scheduling Assistant

Viterbo University

Viterbo is located in beautiful La Crosse, Wisconsin—a city with a population of 52,000 amid majestic bluffs and scenic valleys near the ­Mississippi River. U.S. News & World Report named La Crosse as one of the nation’s 10 Best Places to Live. Campus academic and residential ­facilities are located on approximately two acres on the city’s south side. Viterbo’s soccer, softball, and baseball fields are located ­approximately 3.5 miles north of the main campus.

https://www.viterbo.edu/

 

WinCraft by Fanatics

WinCraft is a leading manufacturer of licensed and promotional products for retailers, professional sports teams, concessionaires, colleges, businesses, distributors, and schools. We offer a vast array of products for every retail selling season, hot market, and major event. • Licenses: All leagues, All teams, All player and driver rights, All Championship Events. WinCraft is an active licensee for over 500 colleges.

https://www.wincraft.com/

Job Titles:

Warehouse Generalist 2nd Shift

Winona Area Public Schools ISD 861

Our Vision

One community of lifelong learners, engaged in creating our culture, where all are safe, valued and accountable to one another for success. 

Our Mission

Expect excellence, grounded in compassion, to meet the needs of all learners. 

Core Values

En all that we do we are committed to:

Excellence: Be my best and expect the best of others

Kindness: Concern, compassion, and advocacy for others

Respect: Acceptance of self and others as we work together

Honesty: Say and do the right thing, even if no one is watching

Responsibility: Do my part and be accountable for what I say and do

http://www.winonaschools.org

 

Winona Family YMCA

Learn, grow, and thrive with a position at the YMCA! Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than a job—you’ll enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.  Enjoy the personal satisfaction that comes from nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving the nation’s health, and well-being and providing support to our neighbors.

http://www.winonaymca.org

Winona Health

Winona Health is a nonprofit, community-owned healthcare system in southeast Minnesota devoted to improving the health and wellbeing of the community. The organization provides healthcare and wellness services from birth through end of life through its hospital, primary care and specialty clinics, and senior services including assisted living and long-term care. Winona Health was named a top 100 U.S. rural and community hospital. The list includes the 100 top-performing rural and community U.S. hospitals in managing risk, achieving higher quality, securing better outcomes, increasing patient satisfaction and operating at a lower cost than their peers.

https://www.winonahealth.org

Job Titles:

Certified Nursing Assistant – LWM, Certified Nursing Assistant- Adith Miller Manor , Certified Nursing Assistant/Personal Care Attendant, Cook, Certified Nursing Assistant – LWM, Housekeeping Aide, Laundry Aide, Personal Care Attendant , Registered Nurse – Hospice , Registered Nurse- LWM, Trained Medication Assistant – LWM, Housekeeping Aide

 

 

Zumbro Valley Health Center

Zumbro Valley Health Center is a private, non-profit organization that provides mental health, substance use disorder, primary care, and community-based services to twelve counties in SE Minnesota. We are grateful for the opportunity to continue supporting individuals toward healthy and fulfilled lives for years to come.

https://www.zvhc.org

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