AN INTERNSHIP THAT MAKES AN IMPACT

The Fundraising and Advocacy Internship offers UCLA undergraduates an opportunity to learn how universities engage alumni, donors, policy makers, and government entities to garner critical financial and public support. Interns will work in UCLA's Division of External Affairs on substantive assignments in the fields of fundraising, alumni relations, government and community relations, and advancement services. The internship program equips students with the knowledge and skills to pursue careers or involvement in philanthropic organizations following graduation.

ELIGIBILITY

UCLA undergraduates at junior or senior level during the internship term. In the summer, interns in this program are expected to make a commitment to work 32 hours per week for the full term of the program, from June 27 – August 18, 2022. Interns receive significant professional training and career counseling that requires the ability to be present at work during regular business hours for the full term.

PROGRAM DATES

Monday,  June 27 – Thursday,  August 18, 2022

PROGRAM FORMAT

Summer Internship: Interns will work 32 hours per week, 8 hours per day, Monday – Thursday, under the supervision of External Affairs staff.

This internship includes hybrid and remote work opportunities.  Please see our list of Internship Projects for more details.
Interns will be paid $17/hour.

 

APPLICATIONS DUE MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2022
 

 

YEAR-ROUND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE 

The Fundraising and Advocacy Internship is now offered both during the summer and during the academic school year. During the academic school year, interns work 12-20 hours per week, Monday – Friday, around their academic schedules.

More information regarding these opportunities will be available during the fall quarter.

 

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE IMPACT OF OUR INTERNSHIP FROM STAFF AND INTERN ALUMNI

 

2022 RECORDED INFORMATION SESSION

 

INFORMATION SESSION BREAKDOWN


Questions?

Please contact Internship Program Manager, Lisa Chow at internships@support.ucla.edu

 

 

Nick Nieto

"I've never found a closed door...everyone has been open to helping me learn..."

Katie Esparza

"Everyone's supportive in helping you find something to be passionate about..."

Matt Satyadi

“I've learned fundraising is a very valuable skill that you can take into any industry or job.”

Maribel Garcia

“This internship has really had a profound impact on the way I see my career developing in the future.”