Office of the President Intern

UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND • Atlanta, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the President intern will support the team with day-to-day operations, assist with ongoing projects, and contribute to process improvements. Responsibilities may include conducting research, drafting memos, preparing briefing materials, coordinating meetings, and assisting with special projects. The intern will gain exposure to nonprofit leadership, fundraising, higher education advocacy, and strategic organizational initiatives while working closely with senior staff in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. This internship includes project management, advisement, research, and execution of deliverables related to UNCF's priority Tikkun Olam programming. The intern will engage with Black and Jewish stakeholders to promote initiative planning and events.

The Office of the President at the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) provides executive leadership, strategic vision, and organizational oversight in advancing the mission to support HBCUs and increase access to higher education for African American students. It leads institutional priorities, stakeholder engagement, and national advocacy while guiding fundraising, public positioning, and cross-sector partnerships. It also works closely with the Board of Directors, senior leadership, and external partners to strengthen the organization's impact, sustainability, and visibility.

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

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Basic research and note-taking ability
• Attention to detail and ability to stay organized
• Ability to work well with others and follow directions
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Availability to work onsite during our core hours Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm.
• Availability for occasional evenings and weekends event(s).
• A current resume
• An unofficial transcript demonstrating a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
• 1 Professional Reference (include name, email, and phone number)
• Recommendation Letter
• Background checks required.

Nice To Haves

• Must be local to location of office

Responsibilities

• Support Special Projects – Help coordinate initiatives, events, and strategic projects led by the President’s Office.
• Conduct Research & Prepare Briefings – Gather background information and draft briefing materials to support the President’s meetings and public engagements.
• Tikkun Olam Planning Support – Assist with the coordination and execution of a high-priority program, including logistics, scheduling, speaker outreach, engagement opportunities, and attendee communications.
• Final Project & Presentation -Lead a culminating project that synthesizes key learnings and contributions throughout the internship, with a final presentation delivered to stakeholders in the President’s Office .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed