UNO Alumni Engagement (Events) 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; occasional evening and weekend hours will be required to assist with event support.

Ways you’ll make an impact:

• Assist in organizing and providing logistical support for alumni events including reserving facilities, updating, and compiling materials, check in, set up, tear down, etc.
• Process all event-related mailing requests and ensure timely distribution of materials.
• Manage swag send-outs for the Baby O program, including packaging and shipping.
• Research students and young alumni via LinkedIn for potential engagement opportunities.
• Maintain and update alumni contact information in our CRM system.
• Perform general administrative tasks to support the smooth operation of the alumni association such as providing front desk coverage, welcoming donors, and alumni, etc.
• Occasionally support communications colleagues on various projects as time allows.

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.
• Preferred Experience: Experience planning or supporting events and programs—translatable experience and skills in other areas will be considered.
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with a technical aptitude to learn new technologies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• 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.