ICB Strategy Development Intern

UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Strategy Development Intern will support ICB’s Strategy Development team during a high‑impact planning period leading up to UNITE 2026, ICB’s annual national convening of HBCU presidents, senior leaders, funders, and strategic partners. This project‑based, hands‑on internship focuses on research, planning support, content development, and coordination tied to UNITE and broader strategic initiatives. The intern will gain exposure to how large‑scale convenings and institutional strategy efforts are designed and executed within a mission‑driven nonprofit environment.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university undergraduate or graduate program (junior, senior, or graduate student preferred).
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
Strong research, writing, and organizational skills.
Excellent critical thinking, problem‑solving, and communication abilities.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working collaboratively across teams.
Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and eager to learn in a mission‑driven setting.
Demonstrated interest in higher education, nonprofit strategy, or equity‑focused work impacting HBCUs.
Availability to work onsite during our core hours Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Availability for occasional evenings and weekends event(s).

Nice To Haves

Academic background or experience in education, political science, sociology, public policy, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Support planning and coordination activities related to UNITE 2026, including timeline tracking and action item management.
Assist with organizing shared planning materials, resources, and documentation.
Help track deliverables and milestones to support effective summit preparation.
Conduct background research on higher education trends, HBCUs, and summit‑related topics.
Support research related to effectiveness, competitiveness, and viability in higher education.
Assist with drafting internal planning materials, session briefs, speaker background notes, and summary documents.
Synthesize research findings into clear, concise written materials to support decision‑making.
Assist the Strategy Development team with special projects connected to UNITE and other strategic initiatives.
Provide analytical and organizational support for strategy discussions and planning sessions.
Contribute to the development of tools, frameworks, or briefing documents as needed.
Participate in team meetings, planning sessions, and project check‑ins.
Support cross‑functional collaboration with Operations, Programs, Communications, and other teams as needed.
Perform additional duties as assigned in support of evolving priorities.