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**Position Details** Position Information **Requisition Number** Stu04798P **Home Org Name** Central Student Wages & Training Pr **Division Name** Senior VP, Advancement **Position Title** Advancement Summer 2026 Internship: Events and Experiences **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. Opportunities for continued student employment may be available following the conclusion of the program. **Essential Functions** + 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 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** 10/09/2025 **Closing Date** **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 theirwebsite ( to learn more. **Special Instructions to Applicants** **Quick Link for Internal Postings** **Documents Needed to Apply** **Required Documents** 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter **Optional Documents**

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