Universities United – Internships

Universities United – Internships

Role: Student Intern
Hours: 5 hours/week
Supervisor: CEO Michele Risa

As a student Ambassador with Universities United, you’ll be guided to be the next generation of leaders that our world desperately needs. As you step outside your comfort zone, you will strengthen emotional resilience, meaningful communication, and purpose-driven leadership across global university communities. 

What You’ll Gain and Strengthen at Universities United
• Direct mentorship from an experienced CEO working in leadership development and emotional intelligence for over 35 years - from Russia, to MENA (Middle East, North Africa) and across the US.
• Real project management experience from planning to execution.
• Practical skills in communications, outreach, scheduling, and digital content creation.
• A deeper, personal understanding of community-building and human-centered leadership.
• A meaningful role in a mission-driven organization focused on connection, purpose, and impact.

As an Intern, you will also become part of our Leadership Team. If chosen, you will be assigned to one of the following responsibilities: 
• Project Management: Assist with organizing and executing core initiatives, including Campus Impact Projects and Ambassador Team activities.
• Website & Platform Support: Help update, maintain, and improve our website and internal platforms to keep information current and user-friendly.
• Scheduling & Coordination: Support scheduling of meetings, workshops, and events with ambassadors, industry experts, and university partners.
• Outreach: Assist with communication to students, university contacts, partner organizations, and ambassadors across multiple campuses and countries.
• Social Media & Marketing: Help create and schedule posts, brainstorm content ideas, track engagement, and support brand presence across platforms.