Midd Gigs

Midd Gigs are alumni- and parent-sponsored professional projects similar to those suitable for an intern or new hire. Midd Gigs should incorporate professional development opportunities for the student or graduate, including skills development, project management experience, coaching and feedback, and help with networking.

Midd Gigs are most appropriate for either a) projects or deliverables structured to last two weeks or less, or approximately 10-80 hours, or b) ongoing projects that can be suitably addressed with approximately 5-15 hours per week. For longer term assignments and full time positions, we encourage project sponsors to post their positions on Handshake.

Midd Gigs can be offered at any point throughout the year. During the term it is common for students to balance their academic work with extracurricular opportunities like Midd Gigs. Project sponsors and applicants should discuss expectations and constraints in advance, particularly when the term is in session. 

Midd Gigs can be paid or unpaid, at the discretion of the project sponsor. If there is payment associated with the project, it is set by and provided by the sponsor—not Middlebury College. With apologies, the College is unable to provide supplemental funding for gigs. Whenever possible, project sponsors should provide fair remuneration for their hires, commensurate with the task, the industry, and the applicant’s level of experience.