Welcome to the Arts, Communications, and Media Community!

This community is geared towards anyone interested in working in arts (art and design, theater, music, dance) communications (advertising, PR, marketing, journalism, publishing), entertainment (film, TV, the music business, tours/events), and arts administration (arts management, museum studies, arts education). You don’t have to be an actor, an artist, a filmmaker or a writer to engage. Are you a tech whiz and also creative? Are you good with numbers and passionate about dance? Are you an avid environmental activist who loves show tunes? There are so many interesting roles in these sectors, whatever your major and whether you are generating creativity or being a major support behind the scenes. All are welcome!

Welcome Back to Tufts from the StAAR Center & Tufts Career Center

The StAAR Center and the Tufts Career Center have been busy this summer planning ways for increased collaboration in support of students with disabilities.  Here is what we have planned for Fall 2026:

Stay up to date with information on …

By Sue Atkins
Sue Atkins Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Project Onramp Application Process — Summer 2027 Internship Program for Pell Grant Students interested in the Life Sciences (Biotech, Engineering, IT, Business, Communications, Human Resources, Law & more)

Project Onramp curates paid summer internship opportunities for highly motivated Pell Grant  undergraduate students who are interested in a range of careers available in the life science industry—from bench work in the lab, to communication, business development, and more. Project Onramp …

By Sue Atkins
Sue Atkins Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Internship Spotlight: SmartyPants Productions

Current student, Alice Estrada shared the following about being a Summer Intern at SmartyPants …

What did you do as an intern at this organization?
This summer, I worked as a research intern at Smartypants, supporting a variety of projects. Most …

By Katie Sullivan
Katie Sullivan Assistant Director
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Find Summer Housing

Do you need to find housing for your summer internship? The following is a sample of summer housing resources for cities across the U.S. Be sure to thoroughly review all benefits, requirements, fees, and contracts before committing to a program.

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By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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Working at Museums

Museums are educational organizations that collect, preserve, and present important artifacts and works of art for the public to view and study. In the US, most museums and cultural institutions are non-profits. Museums are organized by their collections (art, history, …

By Sheryl Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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AI and the Evolution of Work: Your Education Matters

Work is changing, in some spaces dramatically, because of AI. This is not new. Technology advances have been dramatically changing how work gets done since at least WWII. That’s 80 years of humans adapting, companies evolving, and the economy reacting …

By Amory Wakefield
Amory Wakefield Associate Director, Engineering Career Services
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McKinsey Digital Assessment (Solve Game)

“The McKinsey Solve Game (aka: McKinsey Digital Assessment) is a game that assesses your ability to solve business problems using technology, and can be a part of McKinsey’s screening process before you are invited to interview with the firm. The …

By Karen Dankers
Karen Dankers Associate Director, Director of Tufts Finance Initiative
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Featured Resources

Have you explored our subscription to the Vault? Vault is a one-stop resource for career research, planning, and preparation. It’s …

What sparks your curiosity? Which kinds of activities make you feel energized and excited? How would you like to make …

Internships. An opportunity to gain exposure, explore and try ideas for your future, apply theory from the classroom out in …

It’s easy to say, “I would never be tricked by a scam employment offer!” But every year, students at universities …

The Career Center Professional Development Fund allows currently enrolled students to apply for funding to offset the costs associated with:

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The Handshake App is available for download on both iOS and Android.

What is Handshake?

Handshake is Tufts University’s primary …