Advancement Summer Internship Program - Alumni Engagement Intern
About The Position
The University of Iowa Center for Advancement (UICA) offers a full-time, paid 10-week summer internship supporting initiatives that strengthen connections between the University of Iowa and its alumni community. Working alongside Alumni Engagement professionals, the intern will contribute to projects that engage current alumni, foster connections with future alumni, and develop strategies for reaching Hawkeyes who are not yet actively involved. The internship provides hands-on experience in event planning, alumni relations, community engagement, outreach strategy, and program assessment through research, direct engagement, and collaborative projects. The internship runs from June 2 through August 6. Interns are expected to give a final presentation about their experience and projects at the end of the program. The intern must be within driving distance of the UICA office in Iowa City, Iowa. The position offers the flexibility and technology to work from home two days per week if desired. Housing and benefits are not available. Up to five unpaid vacation days are available if desired.
Requirements
- Be entering the second year of college in Fall 2027 or graduating from a college or university in 2027.
- Be within driving distance of the Iowa City, Iowa office.
Responsibilities
- Assist with planning, coordinating, executing, and evaluating alumni and friends events, including communications, registration, logistics, and on-site support.
- Research and benchmark alumni engagement programs and best practices at Big Ten and peer institutions, then present findings and recommendations.
- Support outreach and engagement initiatives intended to increase alumni participation, strengthen university connections, and reach new or previously unengaged audiences.
- Collaborate with Alumni Engagement staff on special projects and strategic priorities, contributing research, analysis, project updates, and recommendations.
- Engage directly with alumni and friends at programs such as RAGBRAI and Grandparents University, providing customer service and representing the University of Iowa professionally.
- Deliver a final presentation highlighting the internship experience and projects.
Benefits
- Paid internship at $18 per hour.
- Flexibility and technology to work from home two days per week if desired.
- Up to five unpaid vacation days during the internship if desired.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
