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Intern Job Title:       Office of the President Intern  

Department:            Office of the President

Reports To:             Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the President

FLSA Status:           Non-Exempt               

Compensation:       Stipend of $4,000 total for the duration of the program(equivalent to approximately $19.05/hour. This does not include lodging)    

Hours Per Week:    21 Hours  

Location:                 Atlanta, GA (Must be local to location of office)

End Date:                December 19, 2025

We’re excited you’re interested in this internship! Take a moment to read through the full job description to learn more about the opportunity. Be sure to also check the application instructions at the end of job description and upload all required documents so your application can be fully considered.

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Department Overview

The Office of the President leads UNCF’s strategic direction, external engagement, and organizational leadership. The team supports high-level initiatives, manages executive communications, and fosters collaboration across departments and with external stakeholders.

Job Overview:

The intern will support the Office of the President by assisting with administrative tasks, research, communications, and coordination efforts. This role offers hands-on experience in executive operations and exposure to strategic leadership activities.

ABOUT UNCF  

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.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 

• Assist in preparing internal and external communications, memos, and briefing materials
• Support meeting coordination, including scheduling, note-taking, and follow-ups
• Conduct background research and compile reports on topics relevant to executive priorities
• Help organize special events and engagements hosted by the President’s Office
• Maintain and update key documents, contact lists, and filing systems
• Liaise with other departments to ensure smooth information flow
• Perform general administrative duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• 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. 
• Prior experience in administrative support or research preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities 
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual collaboration tools 

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

The intern will have opportunities to attend meetings and events with the President and CEO.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply for this internship, please submit your application online and include the following uploaded documents with application for consideration:

• A current resume
• Applicants must provide an unofficial transcript demonstrating a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
• *Professional Reference (include name, email, and phone number)
• *Recommendation Letter

*Cannot be a family member. 

Only completed applications submitted through the online portal will be considered. 

Background checks required.

UNCF is EOE M/F/D/V