Communication Engagement Intern

Create content for the UNO Alumni Association to enable the University of Nebraska Foundation to change lives and save lives.

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 inclusion and respect 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.

Through the Council of Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), we seek candidates for an exclusive internship program designed to increase and diversify the number of professionals in educational advancement and attract students who may not have previously considered a career in institutional advancement. This program will occur May 27 through July 24, 2025, and includes in-depth work experience, education, and all-expenses-paid attendance at a national CASE conference in Washington D.C., in June 2026. This is a full-time, 40 hour per week commitment. Please see more information about pay and location below.

This program offers you the opportunity to support our UNO Alumni Association team. In this role, you will manage content for interactive touchscreen displays housed in Baxter Arena, and soon at the Milo Bail Student Center. You will research and create content to be displayed on the public facing tool. The engaging content you create will showcase UNO’s history, the impact of the Alumni Association, and the stories of individuals who make UNO what it is today.

Ways you will contribute:

• Learn interactive marketing communication tools and how to use them to tell a story.
• Upload, add, and edit content to be displayed on interactive touchscreen displays.
• Research content via online tools such as the yearbooks or UNO Alumni Association files.
• Collaborate with University Archives to request information and sort through UNO history.

Who we want:

• Creative individuals who think outside the box and bring new ideas to the table.
• Energetic learners who want to make a difference.
• Team Players who can function independently, as well as cooperatively.
• Driven individuals with a strong attention to detail that take pride in their work.
• Self-motivated professional with an unceasing “can do” attitude.
• Positive communicators who desire to achieve excellence and deliver quality.

What you need:

• Education: Current student status (Undergraduate or Graduate Student) within the University of Nebraska. Preferred Education/Experience: Adobe Photoshop or similar photo editing programs; project management skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to details, and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and working with little supervision.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills when working with a variety of people.
• Exposure and aptitude to learn Microsoft Office Suite and Photoshop.
• Ability to handle confidential material responsibly and interact professionally with a wide spectrum of individuals.
• Candidates will also be evaluated on our core values of passion for mission, integrity, and teamwork.

What we offer:

• Pay - This opportunity includes a $5,000 total stipend paid out in two installments, one at the end of June and one at the end of July.
• Location – This internship will be located in our Omaha, NE office.
• Mission-driven work that changes lives and saves lives.
• Professional work environment with collaborative 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.

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 employer that is committed to a work environment free from discrimination and harassment where all employees feel respected and valued. We will consider all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable law.