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The University of Iowa Center for Advancement (UICA) is currently providing opportunities for full- time paid summer internships. UICA encourages students from all backgrounds to explore careers in nonprofit settings, promote engagement with the University of Iowa, support and advance the university and its programs through meaningful pre-professional opportunities, and support potential graduates to obtain roles within our organization.
The UICA will provide 9 intern opportunities that provide 10 weeks of work experience, June 1 - August 6. Internships are open to students entering their second year of college in Fall 2027 through students graduating from any college or university in 2027. Interns will earn $18/hour and will be provided with the flexibility and technology to work from home two days per week if desired. Up to five unpaid vacation days will be available throughout the internship program if desired. At the conclusion of the internship, all interns are expected to give a final presentation highlighting their experience and projects they have worked on. Housing and benefits are not available as part of the intern experience and interns must be within driving distance of our Iowa City, IA office.
As the Corporate & Community Development/Children's Miracle Network Intern, you will support fundraising and donor engagement efforts for University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital through Corporate and Community Development and Children's Miracle Network programs. Working alongside advancement professionals, you will help strengthen relationships with corporate partners, media partners, community supporters, and fundraising programs that directly benefit pediatric patients and their families. This internship will provide hands-on experience in corporate fundraising, cause marketing, event planning, community engagement, donor stewardship, and nonprofit partnership development while offering meaningful opportunities to support initiatives that advance children's health care.
Core Responsibilities
- Coordinated corporate fundraising campaigns, including Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day and Walmart initiatives, supporting partner engagement and revenue growth.
- Managed corporate partner communications, campaign logistics, and project execution to strengthen relationships and maximize fundraising outcomes.
- Assisted with acquisition, stewardship, and recognition efforts for corporate partners, community partners, and individual donors.
- Collaborated with Children’s Miracle Network fundraising programs to engage corporate sponsors and expand community-based fundraising opportunities.
- Represented University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital at partner meetings, fundraising events, hospital tours, and donor recognition activities, enhancing visibility and partner engagement.
Qualifications
- Open to students entering their second year of college in Fall 2027 through students graduating from any college or university in 2027
- Must be within driving distance of our Iowa City, IA office.
- 2027 UICA internship opportunity applications will remain open UNTIL 4:00pm CDT, Wednesday, November 18th, 2026
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Education
Required- High School or better in High School Diploma
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
The University of Iowa Center for Advancement (UICA) is currently providing opportunities for full- time paid summer internships. UICA encourages students from all backgrounds to explore careers in nonprofit settings, promote engagement with the University of Iowa, support and advance the university and its programs through meaningful pre-professional opportunities, and support potential graduates to obtain roles within our organization.
The UICA will provide 9 intern opportunities that provide 10 weeks of work experience, June 1 - August 6. Internships are open to students entering their second year of college in Fall 2027 through students graduating from any college or university in 2027. Interns will earn $18/hour and will be provided with the flexibility and technology to work from home two days per week if desired. Up to five unpaid vacation days will be available throughout the internship program if desired. At the conclusion of the internship, all interns are expected to give a final presentation highlighting their experience and projects they have worked on. Housing and benefits are not available as part of the intern experience and interns must be within driving distance of our Iowa City, IA office.
As the Corporate & Community Development/Children's Miracle Network Intern, you will support fundraising and donor engagement efforts for University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital through Corporate and Community Development and Children's Miracle Network programs. Working alongside advancement professionals, you will help strengthen relationships with corporate partners, media partners, community supporters, and fundraising programs that directly benefit pediatric patients and their families. This internship will provide hands-on experience in corporate fundraising, cause marketing, event planning, community engagement, donor stewardship, and nonprofit partnership development while offering meaningful opportunities to support initiatives that advance children's health care.
Core Responsibilities
- Coordinated corporate fundraising campaigns, including Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day and Walmart initiatives, supporting partner engagement and revenue growth.
- Managed corporate partner communications, campaign logistics, and project execution to strengthen relationships and maximize fundraising outcomes.
- Assisted with acquisition, stewardship, and recognition efforts for corporate partners, community partners, and individual donors.
- Collaborated with Children’s Miracle Network fundraising programs to engage corporate sponsors and expand community-based fundraising opportunities.
- Represented University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital at partner meetings, fundraising events, hospital tours, and donor recognition activities, enhancing visibility and partner engagement.
Qualifications
- Open to students entering their second year of college in Fall 2027 through students graduating from any college or university in 2027
- Must be within driving distance of our Iowa City, IA office.
- 2027 UICA internship opportunity applications will remain open UNTIL 4:00pm CDT, Wednesday, November 18th, 2026
#LI-DNP
Education
Required- High School or better in High School Diploma
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Tips for Your Network Development Engineer Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer roles
Large employers, cloud providers, telecoms, and enterprise tech companies, recruit summer network development engineer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before the new year. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Starting your search in September or October puts you ahead of most applicants for the biggest structured programs.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for network development engineer interns expect limited work history and weigh projects heavily instead. Document two or three complete builds, a home lab running routing protocols, a network automation script, or a configuration management repository, with the tools used and a linked GitHub repo where recruiters can see the actual work.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Professors and career center staff frequently know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach.
Practice your technical screen out loud before applying
Network development engineer intern interviews typically include a technical screen covering networking fundamentals, routing and switching concepts, and sometimes basic scripting or automation tasks. Practice explaining your reasoning aloud as you work through problems, interviewers weigh how you think through a topology or troubleshooting scenario as much as whether you land on the right answer.
Target structured rotational and university programs early
Larger employers in cloud infrastructure and enterprise networking run cohort programs built to train people new to the field, rotating interns across network engineering, automation, and operations teams. These programs recruit early and fill fast. Identify the ones that match your interests, check their application windows in the fall, and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 60% of the network development engineer internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you start sorting through listings so you're not spending time on roles that don't fit your situation. Filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate first, then apply to the pool that actually works for you.
Network Development Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a network development engineer internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Build a portfolio that includes documented network lab setups, automation scripts, or configuration repositories that recruiters can actually review. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts, and attend campus career fairs where network engineering recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a network development engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for network development engineer interns is consistent performance on real infrastructure work, available headcount on the team, and understanding when return-offer decisions are made so you can ask the right questions before your internship ends. Position for one without counting on it.
When should I apply for network development engineer internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers, cloud providers, telecoms, and major tech companies, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often wrapping cohorts before January. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you won't miss waves that open and close within weeks.
Are network development engineer internships paid?
Most professional network development engineer internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid internships exist but are uncommon in technical roles at established companies. Check individual listings for the information each employer makes available.
What should a network development engineer internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that name the tools and protocols you used, linked GitHub repositories with configuration files, automation scripts, or lab topology diagrams give recruiters something concrete to assess. Add relevant coursework in networking, systems, or programming. Keep it to one page.
Are there remote network development engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 40% of the network development engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early once you've decided what works for you. Use the work-type filter to see only the format you can commit to.
Can international students get network development engineer internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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