UNO Alumni Engagement Communications 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. We believe that our strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is essential to accomplishing this mission through our values of teamwork, integrity, and passion for mission. We invite, explore, and celebrate differences to increase productivity, spark innovation and most importantly, accomplish our mission.

You will join the foundation at an exciting time, with the opportunity to make a transformational impact. The foundation is in the public phase of a historic campaign to raise $3 billion to build a better future for Nebraska. The campaign is being led by many enthusiastic volunteers representing all areas of the University of Nebraska System. This paid position offers a flexible schedule of 10-15 hours per week, professional experience, learning opportunities, and a convenient work location in the Aksarben area.

Position Overview:

The UNO Alumni Engagement Communications Intern assists the Director of Communications and Digital Marketing Manager with initiatives designed to effectively engage UNO alumni and friends through programs, events, and communications.

Ways you’ll make an impact:

• Assist with writing, creating content, and generating story ideas for digital platforms and print publications
• Assist with scheduling and posting social media content
• Assist with creating email marketing messages including copyediting and proofreading
• Assist in the development of marketing and event promotional materials
• Assist with updating content on UNO Alumni Association websites
• Conduct research and update UNO and UNO alumni historical content
• Take photos at events and edit for communications needs
• Assist with writing, organizing, and editing content for UNO Magazine

Who we want:

• Self-motivated and flexible individuals who can function independently, as well as part of a team and with minimal supervision.
• Collaborative team players who have the interpersonal skills to provide exceptional service while working with a wide variety of people.
• Energetic learners who are humble, inquisitive, and open-minded.
• Positive and adaptable individuals who can effectively execute multiple tasks.
• Creative and resourceful individuals who can bring new and out-of-box ideas to the table.

What you need:

• Education: Current student status at the University of Nebraska – Omaha majoring in communications, journalism, marketing, graphic design, or a related field.
• Preferred Experience: Experience using Associated Press Stylebook, Sprout Social, emma, WordPress, MS Office, InDesign and Photoshop
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong understanding of and current involvement in social media
• Experience creating videos a plus
• Experience in website content management or development a plus
• Working knowledge of digital cameras
• Candidates will 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.
• 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 an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that celebrates, 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.