Advancement Summer Internship Program - College of Education Development Internship

The University of Iowa Center for Advancement (UICA) is currently providing opportunities for full time paid summer internships. UICA encourages students from all backgrounds to explore careers in nonprofit settings, promote engagement with the University of Iowa, support and advance the university and its programs through meaningful pre-professional opportunities, and support potential graduates to obtain roles within our organization.

The UICA will provide 9 intern opportunities that provide 10 weeks of work experience, June 1 - August 7. Internships are open to Fall 2026 2nd year college students, through May & December 2026 graduates from any college or university. Interns will earn $18/hour and will be provided with the flexibility and technology to work from home two days per week if desired. Up to five unpaid vacation days will be available throughout the internship program if desired. At the conclusion of the internship, all interns are expected to give a final presentation highlighting their experience and projects they have worked on. Housing and benefits are not available as part of the intern experience and interns must be within driving distance of our Iowa City, IA office.

**This opportunity will close 11/2/25 and applications will no longer be accepted**

As the College of Education intern, you will work closely with the advancement team to strengthen relationships with local educators, alumni, and community partners. This internship will offer a unique opportunity to support outreach initiatives tied to programs like UI Wildlife Instruction and Leadership Development (UI WILD) and the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health. You will gain exposure to engagement strategy, event coordination, and stakeholder cultivation, while helping expand the College’s reach across Iowa and beyond.

Core Responsibilities

• AI Integration – Research and implement ways AI can enhance team workflows and improve engagement processes.
• Impact Reporting – Prepare personalized donor impact reports for distribution in late summer/early fall.
• Donor Engagement – Assist in planning donor trips focused on qualification, cultivation, and solicitation. Donor Engagement – Assist in planning donor trips focused on qualification, cultivation, and solicitation.
• Strategic Outreach – Identify and engage local educators, alumni, and community partners to support UI WILD and Scanlan Center initiatives.
• Outreach Materials – Develop and refine communication tools to reconnect alumni and promote mental health programming.