CASUAL - Internship

The University 

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Across the University we have a vast variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, that is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally.  We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University.

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The Role and College of St Hild & St Bede 

We are offering the opportunity to a current Hild Bede student to assume the role of our Alumni Relations Intern. The post holder will support our Alumni Development Officer, Steph Maurel, in delivering a range of alumni engagement around communications, events, and fundraising activities. The role involves creating and managing engaging social media content and promoting alumni news, events, and student achievements across digital platforms.

The successful candidate will assist in the planning and delivery of alumni events and reunions, including research into venues, catering, and event resources, as well as providing on-the-day event support. They will also contribute to fundraising campaigns by creating promotional content such as videos, student testimonials, and other marketing materials that demonstrate the impact of alumni support. Working collaboratively with the Alumni Development Officer, the intern will help strengthen relationships with alumni and encourage ongoing engagement with the college community. The role has strategic importance supporting our 5 year plan of activities around involvement, engagement and fund-raising which supports the experience of current students.

We have three areas of focus this year:

·       Creating engaging and accessible pathways for students at the point of graduation to connect with the alumni community and stay connected

·       Re-launching the Alumni Association as a mentoring programme bringing together alumni and students with a focus around career advice

·       Establishing a programme of stewardship and social events at which alumni, and especially current and prospective supporters, can meet students who have and might benefit from their support.

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description. 
  

Role Responsibilities

This is a great opportunity to develop your skills in communications and support of events. You will have the opportunity to grow your networks and networking skills and demonstrate creativity and professionalism in building and curating relationships.

You will:

• Show understanding of the use of social media and marketing techniques to engage alumni.  

·       Have the ability to proactively seek news stories and engagement opportunities from relevant stakeholders, attending events where required 

·       Be able to create content for various communication methods (videos, photographs, blogs etc.), consulting with colleagues before publishing/posting where necessary 

·       Be able to develop and maintain communication tools, which may include social media accounts and internal and external webpages associated to the department/project/area

Hours: 3 per week. The post holder will be required to work flexibly, with a hybrid pattern of work (some office based, some home working).   

Internship duration: 37 weeks, starting 26th October 2026 and ending 9th July 2027. 

For further information on the Intern position or to arrange an informal discussion please contact: s.m.maurel@durham.ac.uk

The post holder must be enrolled on a Durham University degree course for the 2023/2024 academic year and be a member of Hild Bede College 

Pay: The Intern will be paid the Real Living Wage  which is currently £13.45 per hour

The below role descriptor seeks to capture the main requirements of the role consistently, providing a summary of the key duties of the flexible role to help in setting expectations for applicants, flexible workers and line managers. They are not intended to cover all duties which may be required.

What you need to demonstrate when you apply   
Those applying must be:

·       A student from the College of St Hild & St Bede

·       Have good communication skills

·       Have good time management (ensuring enough time for studies

• Have strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills  

• Know administration and MS Office skills, and be willing to learn to use the University’s website platform

   

• Be reliable and professional in your personal conduct, and understand the need for confidentiality and discretion
• Have the ability to understand event planning and support event management
• Be able to think creatively and proactively contribute ideas for projects. 

To apply please submit the following:

• An up-to-date CV  

• A cover letter in which you show us how you meet the role requirements giving examples wherever possible (you may do this by creating a matrix) 

• Example of creative social media content- please create one visual social media post aimed at an alumni audience, about: ‘5 reasons for staying in touch with College’    . This is to be submitted with your CV and letter

Deadline for applications: midnight Sunday 18^th October 2026  

Interviews: scheduled to take place in Mid-October.