About the role
Overview Auburn University’s Advancement Office is currently providing a full-time paid summer internship for Summer 2027. Auburn Advancement encourages students from all backgrounds to examine different careers in the nonprofit sector, promote the advancement of Auburn University through fundraising programming, and engage with employees, alumni, and donors. Auburn Advancement will provide interns with 10 weeks of work experience, from May 12- July 30.
Internships are open to rising sophomores through May 2027 graduates from Auburn University and Auburn University Montgomery. Interns will earn $14.00/hour and will have an unpaid vacation week from June 28-July 2. Auburn University will also be closed on May 31st and June 19th.
Responsibilities Interns will spend time with various fundraising constituencies across campus where they will attend donor visits, shadow unit meetings, and assist in targeted frontline experiences. Interns will also spend time in a central rotation where they will gain experience in non-fundraising roles in advancement including engagement, advancement marketing, portfolio strategy, culture and talent, advancement boards, etc. Weekly educational sessions will be provided by subject-matter experts to enrich overall knowledge and experience with all areas of the Advancement industry.
At the end of the internship, all interns are expected to prepare a final presentation highlighting their experiences and projects during their time in the program. Housing and benefits are not available through the internship program and interns must live within driving distance of Auburn University. Interviews will take place in January 2027 and offers and accepted positions will be finalized by the end of February 2027.
Qualifications Enrolled student at Auburn University Why Work at Auburn? Why should YOU consider student employment at Auburn University? Gain valuable work experience!
Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals. Build your network! Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors.
Make a difference! Have the satisfaction of knowing YOU are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform. Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more. Interns will spend time with various fundraising constituencies across campus where they will attend donor visits, shadow unit meetings, and assist in targeted frontline experiences. Interns will also spend time in a central rotation where they will gain experience in non-fundraising roles in advancement including engagement, advancement marketing, portfolio strategy, culture and talent, advancement boards, etc.
Weekly educational sessions will be provided by subject-matter experts to enrich overall knowledge and experience with all areas of the Advancement industry. At the end of the internship, all interns are expected to prepare a final presentation highlighting their experiences and projects during their time in the program. Housing and benefits are not available through the internship program and interns must live within driving distance of Auburn University.
Interviews will take place in January 2027 and offers and accepted positions will be finalized by the end of February 2027. Enrolled student at Auburn University