UNK Alumni and Foundation Intern

Learn, grow, and develop while helping the University of Nebraska change lives and save lives.

• Do you want a meaningful educational experience where you can make an impact by being heard, expanding your knowledge, and having your perspective valued?
• Are you excited by the chance to work in a supportive environment that encourages you to maximize strengths while also learning new skills?
• Do you want to join a mission-driven organization that is helping to change and save lives through the incredible opportunity of education?

If so, we invite you to apply for this exciting and meaningful opportunity!
At the University of Nebraska Foundation, we grow relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives and save lives. Additionally, at the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) Alumni Association, it is our goal to provide opportunities for alumni to connect with the university and fellow alumni, allowing both to prosper and grow.
As an intern, you will have the opportunity to join our driven, people-centered organization while playing an integral role in helping us achieve our mission daily. You will join the foundation at an exciting time, with the opportunity to make a transformational impact. The foundation recently publicly announced a historic campaign to raise $3 billion from 150,000 donors to build a better future for Nebraska. This paid position offers a flexible, adjustable schedule of 15 hours per week, professional experience, learning opportunities, and a convenient work location.
Ways you'll make an impact:

• Assist the University of Nebraska at Kearney Alumni Association and University of Nebraska Foundation team with database entry, mailings, and various administrative tasks.
• Provide event support.
• Create a welcoming, positive environment by greeting donors and guests, while providing back up support in our reception areas.
• Offer your perspective as a student and help the team implement current and new ideas.

Who we want:

• Energetic learners who are humble, inquisitive, and open-minded.
• Dependable and consistent individuals who are inspired by what they can achieve.
• Collaborative team players who have the interpersonal skills to provide exceptional service while working with a wide variety of people.
• Positive and adaptable individuals who can effectively execute multiple tasks.
• Creative individuals who can bring new and out-of-box ideas to the table.

What you need:

• Enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
• Self-starter with excellent organization skills, accuracy, attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Discretion in handling confidential matters.
• Excel, Word, and database experience preferred.
• Candidates will also be evaluated on our core values of passion for mission, integrity, and teamwork.

What we offer:

• Mission-driven work that changes lives and saves lives.
• Professional work environment with collaborative opportunities.
• Paid year-round internship opportunities.
• An award-winning wellness program.
• A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities for your career growth.
• Opportunity to gain and develop transferable skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Who we are:

• Recognition by the Chronicle of Philanthropy as one of America's Favorite Charities.
• Founded in 1936, the University of Nebraska Foundation provides support for the campuses in the university system - the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Nebraska at Kearney, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center and its primary clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine.
• Founded in 1906, the UNK Alumni Association is the primary connection point for over 57,000 UNK graduates around the world.
• Among public universities, the University of Nebraska ranks in the top 25 nationally for both funds raised and endowed assets under management.
• With a staff of 260 budgeted positions, the foundation has a reputation for efficiency and effectiveness, raising $7.13 in gifts for every dollar spent.
• Winner of Gallup's Don Clifton Strengths-Based Culture Award.
• Winner of the Governor's Harvester Wellness Award, the highest honor for corporate wellness.

The University of Nebraska Foundation is anequalopportunity/affirmative action employerthatcelebrates, supports, and promotes diversity and inclusion. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability,protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity,or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.