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UPS - National Urban League - Business Executive Exchange Program (BEEP) 2026 Summer Internship Program

CompanyNational Urban League
LocationAtlanta
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 16, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support The UPS Foundation’s initiatives, including national conferences and event coordination. They will work on high-visibility projects tied to partnerships with key national partners.
Internship Type
other
Company Size
435
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
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. Our Mission The mission of the Urban League movement is to enable African Americans to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights
About the Role

Overview

The UPS – National Urban League Business Executive Exchange Program (BEEP) Summer Internship is a 12-week immersive experience designed to expose an undergraduate student at Clark Atlanta University to the intersection of business and social impact. The selected intern will provide support across The UPS Foundation’s four focus areas, support national conferences, activations, storytelling projects, and event coordination. The intern will work on high-visibility initiatives tied to partnerships with key national partners. This role also includes support for BEEP-related activities and events during the NUL Conference.  Throughout the internship, the student will gain exposure to project management, business storytelling, professional communications, and skills-based community engagement within a Fortune 50 corporate setting.

About The UPS Foundation (TUPSF)

Founded in 1951, The UPS Foundation is dedicated to delivering pathways for resilient, just, and safe communities on behalf of UPS. TUPSF focuses on four pillars of impact that align with UPS’s corporate values and expertise:

  • Health & Humanitarian Relief: Improves the well-being of people and communities by leveraging our partnerships and innovative logistical expertise to deliver health and humanitarian solutions for underserved and impacted communities.
  • Economic Empowerment: Invests in organizations that address systemic education and economic barriers and create opportunities for underserved women and youth, and marginalized communities.
  • Local Community Engagement: Leverages human capital to inspire and mobilize volunteers and organizations to deliver systemic impact to their local communities.
  • Planet Protection: Advancing sustainability and environmental justice.

    • TUPSF leverages philanthropic funding, logistics expertise, and the passion of UPS employees to make a global impact.

     

    Participation Includes

    • Big Brothers Big Sisters of America’s National Summit in Atlanta from June 15-18, 2026
    • National Urban League Conference in Nashville from July 29-August 1, 2026

     

    Program Dates

     

    June 1st, 2026 - August 7th, 2026

    Responsibilities

    What We Want the Student to Gain

     

    The internship is designed to help students:

    • Experience how major corporations support small businesses and underserved communities.
    • Understand the structure and purpose of social impact and economic empowerment initiatives.
    • Build networking skills and connect with industry leaders and executives
    • Develop skills-based volunteering and thought leadership experience.
    • Walk away with tangible professional assets—such as a strong resume entry, portfolio samples, and mentorship.
    • Clarity on potential career pathways in business (logistics and transportation), social impact, or community development.

    Qualifications

    • Strong critical thinking, organization, and communication skills
    • Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with a wide range of applicants, grantees, outside advisors, and other experts.
    • Strong attention to detail, ensuring that communications and deliverables are accurate, professional, and appropriate audience.
    • A self-starter and quick learner who is highly motivated and outcome-oriented, always seeking innovative approaches to project execution.
    • Digitally fluent 
    • Current Student at Clark Atlanta University, current undergraduate junior with an expected graduation date in May 2027 or sooner.
    • Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Must be willing to travel to Nashville, TN for conference visit (flight and hotel provided)

    Application Requirements

    • Resume
    • Transcript
    • Recommendation Letter from University Faculty or Professor
    • 2 Professional References

     

    To Apply: Submit all required documents by the application deadline.

     

    Application deadline: March 31, 2026

     

    Key Skills
    Critical ThinkingOrganizationCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailSelf-StarterQuick LearnerMotivatedOutcome-OrientedInnovative ApproachesDigital Fluency
    Categories
    Social ServicesManagement & LeadershipLogisticsEducationEnvironmental & Sustainability