Designed for high-achieving undergraduate and graduate students, Urban League of Broward County (ULBC)’s Summer Internship Program (SIP) offers accepted applicants the opportunity to experience first-hand the workings of a major not-for-profit organization.  ULBC invites a select group of students each year to participate in a 10 week immersion into the world of a major not-for-profit as they learn about and participate in programmatic and strategic initiatives that are central to the organization’s success.  In areas ranging from human resources to strategic planning, and from program development to marketing strategy, Urban League invites the best and the brightest to come, not merely to observe, but to join us as active and trusted members of our team as we address the educational, job, housing and health needs of the community.

Internship Program Framework

Urban League of Broward County’s Summer Internship Program (SIP) is a 10-week immersive unpaid internship program placing undergraduate and graduate students in placements working alongside program and administrative staff throughout the organization. In its first year, the SIP will provide up to 12 students. Interns will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects that advance their department’s work to better serve disenfranchised communities.

Projects may include:

• Learn about program evaluation and software, inputting data, drafting reports, and develop recommendations for effective data collection and evaluation;
• Get behind-the-scene experience on planning a fundraiser or special event;
• Support the fiscal year-end financial close-out and assist in the preparation of the annual audit;
• Work with case managers and coaches to provide the programs and services to our customers;

These are just some of the potential projects that an intern may be able to participate in, depending on his/her education, experience, skills and on the needs of the various departments. Please review  the individual internship descriptions for more information.

College Credit: Please talk to your student advisor or department to learn if credit is available for participating in the SIP. The Urban League will be happy to assist as much as possible.

List of Important Dates

Application Window: Monday, March 21 - Sunday, April 17, 2016

Decisions Will Be Announced: Starting week of May 9, 2016

Internship Program Period: Monday, June 6 - Friday, August 12, 2016 (10 Weeks)

Requirements for Applicants

Through our admissions process to SIP we seek passionate, intelligent, and critical-thinking students with an interest in not-for-profit management and program delivery to join us. Qualifications include:

•    Exceptional undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply, and must have a current minimum GPA of 3.0 in their chosen course of study.  There is no requirement relating to course of academic study, and we welcome applicants of all backgrounds to apply. 

•    In addition to academic success, the Urban League seeks individuals who are committed to making a difference in their community, exemplify leadership in both traditional and non-traditional ways, and are willing to work hard.

To submit your application, please e-mail the following documents to intern@ulbcfl.org.

Admission works on a rolling basis, and we will accept high quality applicants throughout the submission window.  Please see the following important dates for the summer 2016 program:

•    Application Window Opens:  March 21, 2016
•    Last Date to Submit Application:  April 17, 2016
•    Standard Decision Window:  3 weeks
•    Cover Letter, detailing what position you are interested in and what interests you about        the Urban League’s Summer Internship Program
•    Resume (Please include current GPA)
•    Recent transcript  (unofficial transcript is acceptable)