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, 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. This internship is open to undergrads only.
Behind the Business Tours with corporate partners in the tri-state area.
Special assignments at the National Urban League Annual Conference in Baltimore, Maryland Lunch with the President & CEO of The National Urban League 2 Day Event - 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
Visit a National Urban League Affiliate
Attend a Networking Event
Lunch with National Urban League’s “Men of Influence”
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
Established in 1910, The Urban League is the nation's oldest and largest community- based movement devoted to empowering African Americans to enter the economic and social mainstream. Today, the National Urban League, headquartered in New York City, spearheads the non-partisan efforts of its local affiliates. There are 94 local affiliates of the National Urban League located in 35 states and the District of Columbia providing direct services to more than 2 million people nationwide through programs, advocacy and research.