Advancement Summer Internship Program - Alumni Engagement Intern

The University of Iowa Center for Advancement (UICA) is currently providing opportunities for full- time paid summer internships. UICA encourages students from all backgrounds to explore careers in nonprofit settings, promote engagement with the University of Iowa, support and advance the university and its programs through meaningful pre-professional opportunities, and support potential graduates to obtain roles within our organization.

The UICA will provide 9 intern opportunities that provide 10 weeks of work experience, June 1 - August 6. Internships are open to students entering their second year of college in Fall 2027 through students graduating from any college or university in 2027. Interns will earn $18/hour and will be provided with the flexibility and technology to work from home two days per week if desired. Up to five unpaid vacation days will be available throughout the internship program if desired. At the conclusion of the internship, all interns are expected to give a final presentation highlighting their experience and projects they have worked on. Housing and benefits are not available as part of the intern experience and interns must be within driving distance of our Iowa City, IA office.

As the Alumni Engagement Intern, you will support initiatives that strengthen connections between the University of Iowa and its alumni community. Working alongside Alumni Engagement professionals, you will contribute to projects that engage current alumni, foster connections with future alumni, and explore innovative strategies for reaching Hawkeyes who are not yet actively involved. This internship will provide hands-on experience in event planning, alumni relations, community engagement, outreach strategy, and program assessment. Through research, direct engagement, and collaborative projects, you will gain valuable insight into how meaningful alumni experiences help advance lifelong connections with the University of Iowa.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of alumni and friends events, including communications, registration, logistics, and on-site support.
• Conduct research and benchmarking of alumni engagement programs and best practices across Big Ten and peer institutions, and present findings and recommendations.
• Support outreach and engagement initiatives designed 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 exceptional customer service and representing the University of Iowa professionally.

Qualifications

• Open to students entering their second year of college in Fall 2027 through students graduating from any college or university in 2027
• Must be within driving distance of our Iowa City, IA office.
• 2027 UICA internship opportunity applications will remain open UNTIL 4:00pm CDT, Wednesday, November 18th, 2026

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