HR Talent Intern

UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND•Washington, DC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Talent Intern will support the Human Resources Talent team with a primary focus on the sustainability of the UNCF People & Culture Newsletter. This internship offers hands-on experience in HR communications and organizational engagement within a mission-driven nonprofit organization. As a key component of the internship, the intern will complete a final project centered on the People & Culture Newsletter, helping to establish and maintain a consistent framework for ongoing content development, distribution, and engagement. The intern will work in tandem with the HR Talent team and report directly to the Director of Human Resources. Department Overview: The Human Resources Talent team supports UNCF’s mission by driving talent management, employee engagement, and workforce development initiatives across the organization. The team partners closely with Organizational Development, Benefits, and Communications to ensure Team Members are informed, engaged, and supported throughout their employee experience. Through strategic initiatives and innovative programming, the HR Talent team helps foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture. ABOUT UNCF The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has been an engine of educational achievement for more than 80 years. UNCF’s mission is to build a robust and nationally recognized pipeline of HBCU students who, because of UNCF support, become highly qualified college graduates. In addition, UNCF ensures that its member institutions remain respected models of best practices in moving students to and through college. Since its inception in 1944, UNCF has raised over $6 billion in private support, distributed scholarships to help students attend school, and enabled more than 500,000 scholars and low-income students to graduate from UNCF’s member historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and launch professional careers. UNCF is committed to closing the educational attainment gap by increasing postsecondary access and success for student groups, particularly low-income and first-generation students.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university program (Instructional Design, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Communications, Education, or a related field).
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
Demonstrated experience with video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Cap Cut, Final Cut Pro) for creating e-learning video content.
Proficiency with graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Canva, Illustrator, InDesign) for designing compelling visuals for e-learning modules.
Ability to script concise and effective content for videos and digital learning modules.
A strong portfolio showcasing your video editing and graphic design skills for digital learning or similar projects.
Availability to work onsite during our core hours Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm.
Availability for occasional evenings and weekends event(s).
Background checks required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Rise 360) is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

Support the HR Talent team with day-to-day operations and special projects.
Serve as a key contributor to the content development and ongoing sustainability of the UNCF HR Newsletter.
Assist with creating and maintaining a framework for newsletter content, timelines, and distribution.
Support the development of a communications plan for the organization-wide rollout of the HR Newsletter.
Collaborate with HR Talent and Organizational Development teams to ensure alignment between HR communications and learning initiatives.
Assist with LMS-related projects, including content development, editing, and organization of learning materials.
Draft, edit, and proofread content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
Contribute creative ideas to enhance engagement through visual, written, and multimedia content.
Participate in meetings, brainstorming sessions, and project reviews with cross-functional teams.