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Department Arts and Sciences Foundation - 300101 Career Area Public Relations/Communications/Marketing Posting Open Date 06/11/2026 Application Deadline 06/22/2026 Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA) Position Title Donor Relations and Communications Intern Position Number 20007518 Vacancy ID S027631 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary Hours per week 40 Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $17.25 - $20.25 per hour Proposed Start Date 06/29/2026 Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months or longer
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
As the largest unit on campus, the College of Arts and Sciences forms the academic core of the Carolina experience. Our mission is to create knowledge and discover innovative solutions to the world's greatest challenges, to educate outstanding undergraduate and graduate students, and to encourage faculty, staff, and students to contribute meaningfully to North Carolina, the nation, and the world. UNC's Arts and Sciences Foundation exists to raise philanthropic support for the highest development priorities of the College of Arts and Sciences. Under the leadership and governance of its Board of Directors, and with support from alumni and friends of the College, the Foundation works to grow and steward the College's $500 million dollar endowment. In the recent Campaign for Carolina, the Foundation team raised over $764 million in the Campaign for Carolina, exceeding its goal of $750 million. The Foundation works collaboratively with University Development and almost every other School and Unit to maximize donor giving to the greater University benefit. Every gift to the College of Arts and Sciences and the University of North Carolina makes a positive impact. The Arts and Sciences Foundation's mission is to enhance the College by meeting the needs of its academic departments, units, and centers; promoting teaching, research and service; and supporting the continued development of knowledge and learning.
Position Summary
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
The Arts and Sciences Foundation seeks a Donor Relations and Communications Intern for an 11-month paid internship. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Donor Relations and Compliance, the Donor Relations and Communications Intern will write and edit custom stewardship reports for donors sharing the impact of their support; assist with the collection of fund information from students, faculty and staff; help process and track the team's reporting progress; and design and help coordinate a range of digital and print fundraising materials, including stewardship reports, proposals and concept papers, event invitations and programs, social media content and more.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Management Preferences
Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects at once
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Canva
Familiarity with Associated Press (AP) style
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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