Advancement Internship - Events & Experience

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University’s Advancement Office offers a full-time paid summer internship for Summer 2027, running for 10 weeks from May 12 to July 30. Interns earn $14.00/hour with one unpaid vacation week (June 28–July 2) and no housing or benefits provided. Interviews occur in January 2027 with offers finalized by February 2027.

Interns must be Auburn University students and reside within driving distance. Interns will work closely with the Advancement Events & Experiences team, gaining hands-on

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a student at Auburn University.

Responsibilities

• Support Advancement events from planning to execution, assisting with on-site logistics.
• Participate in weekly educational sessions led by subject‑matter experts.
• Help prepare and deliver final presentations highlighting internship projects.
• Collaborate with the Advancement Events & Experiences team to engage alumni and donors.
• Interns must live within driving distance of Auburn University.

Education

Enrolled student at Auburn University

Job description

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 immerse themselves in the dynamic world of Advancement events and experiences, gaining hands‑on exposure to the full lifecycle of event planning and execution. Working closely with the Advancement Events & Experiences (E&E) team, interns will assist in planning, preparing and delivering impactful experiences that engage alumni, donors, and campus partners. From creative planning sessions to on‑site logistics, interns will play a key role in bringing events to life.

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 YOUconsider 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.

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