Summer Internship: Fundraising

Position: Advancement Summer 2026 Internship: Fundraising
Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number Stu
04794P Home Org Name Central Student Wages & Training Pr Division Name Senior VP, Advancement Position Title Advancement Summer 2026 Internship:
Fundraising Working Title (if different from Position Title)

Job Summary

Auburn University's Advancement Office is currently providing a full-time paid summer internship for Summer 2026. 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 20 to August
7. Internships are open to rising sophomores through May 2026 graduates from Auburn University and Auburn University Montgomery. Interns will earn $14.00/hour and will have an unpaid vacation week from June 29-July
3. Auburn University will also be closed on May 25th and June 19th.

Essential Functions

* 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 2026 and offers and accepted positions will be finalized by the end of February 2026.

Why Work at Auburn?

* Life-Changing Impact:
Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.

* Culture of Excellence:
We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.

* We're Here for You:
Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.

* Sweet Home Alabama:
The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.

* A Place for Everyone:
Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

* Internships are open to rising sophomores through May 2026 graduates from Auburn University and Auburn University Montgomery.

Preferred Qualifications Pay Rate $14.00/hour Work Hours 40 City position is located in:
Auburn State position is located:
Alabama

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date 10/06/2025 Closing Date Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

* Resume

* Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* * Please tell us how you first heard about this opportunity.

(Open Ended Question)

* * Are you a current Auburn University or Auburn University Montgomery student?

* Yes

* No