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2011 Summer Internship Program

The National Urban League Summer Internship Program provides an insight into the world of non-profit management for college students, in the New York City metropolitan area and in Washington, DC.  The National Urban League is looking for candidates interested in a career in the not-for-profit sector, or in understanding the connection between non-profits, corporations, and government in the work of our nation. Internships are available in the following departments:

• Office of the President
• Housing & Community Development
• Talent Management
• Marketing & Communications
• Event Marketing
• Black Executive Exchange Program
• Education & Youth
• Mature Worker
• National Urban League Policy Institute (Washington DC)

This is an eight week paid program (June 13th through August 4th, 2011).  We are interested in students from a variety of academic backgrounds and majors who: 

• Have demonstrated academic achievement
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Are enthusiastic and eager to learn about the National Urban League
• Are involved in extracurricular and community-related activities

Why Participate?

The National Urban League offers valuable work experience in a professional, fast-paced environment.  Some highlights of the summer's activities include: 

• Behind the Business Tours with corporate partners in the tri-state area
• Special assignments at the National Urban League Annual Conference in Boston, MA
• Lunch with the President & CEO, National Urban League
• Interns Day on the Hill - a visit to the National Urban League Policy Institute in Washington, DC, and the opportunity to meet a legislator
• Work on The President's Project -  a special assignment from the President and CEO  presented to Senior Leadership of the National Urban League at the end of the program
• Participate in the Black Executive Exchange Program Leadership Conference in Orlando Fl.
• Lunch with National Urban League's "Women of Influence"
• Lunch with National Urban League's "Men of Influence"

Requirements:

• Official current academic transcript (minimum 2.8GPA)
• Resume
• Two academic letters of recommendation
• One page essay expressing interest in the program

Deadline to apply: March 15, 2011

PLEASE SEND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS TOGETHER TO:

• National Urban League Internship Program
• Attention: Dale Y. Johnson - Talent Management Department
• 120 Wall Street, 8^TH Fl.
• New York, NY 10005
• Email: recruitment1@nul.org