Student Openings
We work hard, have fun and love UND. Don’t you?
If you are looking to make a difference and have a measurable impact in a fast-paced and exciting environment, apply at the UND alumni Association & Foundation today! You’ll get hands-on experience and emerge with the skills to take the next step in your career.
Student Benefits
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Flexibility: You have the opportunity to set your hours, depending on your schedule.
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Competitive Pay: Get paid for the work you do at a hourly rate that is competitive with market standards. Plus, you may even earn college credits!
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On-campus Location: Eliminate an extra commute. We are located in the Gorecki Alumni Center on UND's campus.
Open Positions
Marketing & Communications Intern
This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to contribute in various areas, including events, photography, digital and print communication, social media, design, and stewardship. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, highly organized, and excited to explore multiple aspects of marketing. Hours would range from 15-20 hours/week.
This is a great opportunity to gain:
- Hands-on experience in a collaborative marketing environment
- Exposure to real-world projects and marketing strategy
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced marketing professionals
- Deepen your knowledge in specific areas of interest within the field
Key Responsibilities
- Events: Assist with planning, promotion, and execution of internal and external events
- Photography & Media: Capture and organize photos/videos for digital and print use; assist with editing and archiving
- Communications: Draft content for newsletters, email campaigns, including the alumni travel program marketing efforts by creating social media content, email campaigns, and traveler communications.
- Digital Communications/Website: Assist in updating UND Alumni Association website by monitoring content, update images, and help redesign as needed.
- Social Media: Help create, schedule, and monitor content across platforms; create engaging content with an emphasis in short form video.
- Graphic Design: Assist with the creation of visual assets including flyers, digital graphics, and branded materials, work directly with graphic designers on in-house printing.
- Stewardship: Contribute to donor and community engagement initiatives
- Collaborate across departments and attend team meetings to gain a full picture of how the marketing team operates
- Take initiative on individual projects aligned with your interests and career goals
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Graphic Design, or a related field
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Familiarity with social media platforms and digital content trends
- Basic graphic design skills (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools)
- Photography or video experience is a plus
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple projects
- A team player with a willingness to learn and take initiative
Physical & Cognitive Requirements
- Ability to operate computers, telephones, and other standard office equipment.
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Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, squat, and lift or move objects up to 10 pounds
- Work flexible hours dependent on event schedule
- Ability to function in a both a team-based environment and individually
- Ability to see, read and comprehend written and visual material
- Ability to focus and complete work in a timely manner
- Finger, hand, and wrist dexterity
Gorecki Alumni Center – Student Event Coordinator
The Student Event Coordinator will execute events on behalf of the Gorecki Alumni Center and Hopper Danley Spiritual Center. They are required to ensure that events at the Gorecki Alumni Center and the Hopper Danley Spiritual Center are executed to reflect the level of prestige of the buildings and organization. The Student Event Coordinator will handle all on-site logistics related to the event, ensuring an excellent client experience. This position requires a flexible work schedule and serves as venue contact for mornings, weekdays, weeknights and weekend event clients. This person must have a demonstrated ability to be self-directed and work as part of a team in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Essential Functions
- Coordinate events for Gorecki Alumni Center & Hopper Danley Spiritual Center clients ensuring all event logistics are confirmed and accurate upon client’s arrival. To include event layout, technology, and vendor coordination.
- Utilize software and checklists to direct pre- and post-event processes to ensure that event execution and services provided meet the clients’ needs and events are run efficiently.
- Greet client upon arrival and effectively handle last-minute changes or requests while also using resources and skills to solve problems as they arise.
- Throughout the event, proactively monitor the event spaces and check in with clients, addressing changes or problems. Respond to client and guest questions or requests.
- Serve as the point person for delivers and vendors such as décor, audio visual, sound, and light teams, etc
- Post-event cleanup, lock up building, noting issues that need attention by event manager
- Other duties as assigned. (i.e. UND Alumni Association & Foundation commencement events, internal staff events, and Football Tailgate setup)
- Assist with Gorecki Alumni Center Event Setup Crew to assure accuracy of event set up and venue preparation.
- Ensure most recent floor plan created by Event Manager is being utilized for proper room setup
Education Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required
Physical & Cognitive Requirements
- Excellent attention to detail and timelines
- Physical ability to move, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds
- Work flexible hours dependent on event schedule
- Ability to function in a both a team-based environment (2-5 people) and individually
- Ability to see, read and comprehend written and visual material
- Finger, hand, and wrist dexterity
Gorecki Alumni Center – Event Setup Crew
The Event Setup Crew is responsible for all setup and takedown of event-related equipment including tables, chairs, stages, etc. The event crew also cleans event spaces before and after events. Hours are event dependent and will vary week to week and will include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.
Essential Functions
- Help set up and take down event equipment, furniture, and technology for dinners, conferences, and weddings in multiple event spaces.
- Accurately interpret floor plans created by event manager for proper room setup
- Transport, move and lift furniture (table, chairs, stages, etc.)
- Clean event spaces to include vacuuming, mopping, dusting, removal of garbage, etc.
- Other duties as assigned. (i.e. UND Alumni Association & Foundation Football Tailgate setup)
Education Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required
Physical & Cognitive Requirements
- Excellent attention to detail and timelines
- Physical ability to move, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds
- Work flexible hours dependent on event schedule
- Ability to function in a both a team-based environment (2-5 people) and individually
- Ability to see, read and comprehend written and visual material
- Finger, hand, and wrist dexterity