Emerging Leaders Program Overview

The National Urban League Emerging Leaders Program is a competitive, 12-month development opportunity for professionals affiliated with the Urban League Movement. The program ensures that individuals in our pipeline are prepared for the next level by providing a unique chance to master analytical and critical leadership skills in the non-profit sector. Highly qualified candidates will be chosen to participate in this program to make certain that we are cultivating exceptional leaders with a strong interest in the work that we do.
 

What is the National Urban League's Career Fair?

The National Urban League Career Fair is an annual event that brings employers and job-seekers together. This three-day event is held in conjunction with the National Urban League Annual Conference. The Career Fair features: direct recruitment, on-site interviewing, and professional development workshops on a variety of topics.
 

What is the National Urban League Summer Internship Program?

The National Urban League Summer Internship Program provides an insight into the world of non-profit management for college students. Internship will be based in the headquarters office in New York City and in the Washington Bureau office 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. This internship is open to undergrads only. 

This is a nine week paid program (June 11 – August 9, 2018). 

What is the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Urban Leadership Development Conference?

Who works at the National Urban League?

The National Urban League employs over 100 professionals dedicated to community service and non-profit management.  This unique mix of individuals work together to execute conferences, research, and reports to provide services and funding to communities across the nation.  Urban League staff complete these tasks in 8 major departments: Affiliate Services, Development, Finance, Marketing & Communications, Programs, Strategy & Innovations, and Talent Management.

What is Project Lead?

Project Lead is the Urban League's talent development initiative. The goal of the project is to develop key Urban League professionals and build a pipeline of leaders for the future.

What is Talent Management?

Talent Management at the National Urban League connects to many aspects of the organization. Through teamwork, the Talent Management Department aims to provide quality service in employment, learning, development, employee relations, benefits, and performance evaluations to support staff in providing excellent service within the organization, to our affiliates and the community.

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