ICB Investment Leadership Programs Intern
Intern Job Title: ICB Investment Leadership Programs Intern
Department: Institute for Capacity Building
Reports To: Director, Investment Leadership Programs
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Compensation: Stipend of $4,000 total for the duration of the program (equivalent to approximately $19.05/hour. This does not include lodging or transportation)
Hours Per Week: 21 Hours
Location: Atlanta, GA (Must be local to location of office)
End Date: August 7, 2026
We’re excited you’re interested in this internship! Take a moment to read through the full job description to learn more about the opportunity. Be sure to also check the application instructions at the end of job description and upload all required documents so your application can be fully considered.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Investment Leadership Programs Intern will support program operations, communications, data tracking, and stakeholder engagement efforts that advance leadership development, academic excellence, and equitable student outcomes. This internship provides hands-on experience supporting high-impact programming including workshops, mentoring engagement, convenings, and partner-facing initiatives while building skills in project coordination, reporting, and professional communications. At the conclusion of the internship, the intern will complete a capstone project aligned with program needs (e.g., student journey mapping, engagement-to-outcome analysis, or a mentor onboarding toolkit) and present key findings and recommendations.
ABOUT UNCF
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has been an engine of educational achievement for more than 80 years. UNCF’s mission is to build a robust and nationally recognized pipeline of HBCU students who, because of UNCF support, become highly qualified college graduates. In addition, UNCF ensures that its member institutions remain respected models of best practices in moving students to and through college. Since its inception in 1944, UNCF has raised over $6 billion in private support, distributed scholarships to help students attend school, and enabled more than 500,000 scholars and low-income students to graduate from UNCF’s member historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and launch professional careers. UNCF is committed to closing the educational attainment gap by increasing postsecondary access and success for student groups, particularly low-income and first-generation students.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Program Operations & Events Support
- Assist with coordination and logistics for program activities, including workshops, speaker sessions, cohort meetings, mentoring sessions, convenings, and site visits.
- Support scheduling, calendars, RSVP tracking, attendance capture, and post-event follow-up communications.
- Maintain task lists, project trackers, and deliverable logs to support program execution.
- Provide general administrative support to ensure activities run smoothly and deadlines are met.
Communications & Outreach
- Draft and distribute student communications (emails, reminders, updates, and newsletters), ensuring messaging is clear, professional, and inclusive.
- Support communication with students, alumni, mentors, corporate partners, and external stakeholders.
- Maintain and update contact lists for students, mentors, partners, and program stakeholders.
- Assist with development of brief talking points, meeting notes, and leadership updates as needed.
Data, Reporting & Evaluation
- Maintain and update program data in tracking systems (e.g., participant demographics, attendance, engagement metrics).
- Assist with evaluation efforts including surveys, qualitative feedback collection, and basic analysis.
- Support the preparation of program reports, dashboards, briefing materials, and presentations that summarize progress, outcomes, and impact.
- Conduct research on investment industry trends, leadership development best practices, and peer programs to inform continuous improvement.
Stakeholder & Mentor Support
- Support mentor coordination, outreach, scheduling, and follow-ups.
- Assist with preparing meeting agendas and capturing notes and action items.
- Track follow-through on stakeholder action items and ensure timely updates.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university (rising sophomore or greater preferred); business, finance, economics, public policy, or related fields preferred.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Demonstrated interest in communications, education equity, or nonprofit service
- Demonstrated interest in finance, investments, asset management, leadership development, or DEI-focused talent pipelines.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with data tracking systems is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. - Availability to work onsite during our core hours Monday – Friday, between the hours of 9:00am – 5:00pm.
- Availability for occasional evening and weekend event(s).
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Participate in select meetings, learning opportunities, conferences, and institutional site visits to build professional exposure and contextual understanding.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To apply for this internship, please submit your application online and include the following uploaded documents with application for consideration:
- A current resume
- Applicants must provide an unofficial transcript demonstrating a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- *Professional Reference (include name, email, and phone number)
- *Recommendation Letter
*Cannot be a family member.
Only completed applications submitted through the online portal will be considered.
Background checks required.
UNCF is EOE M/F/D/V