The Pulte Institute for Global Development, part of the University of Notre Dame’s Keough School of Global Affairs, seeks an undergraduate or recent graduate for the Mandela Washington Fellowship Content Specialist summer internship. This role supports the 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders at Notre Dame by providing storytelling support for the program primarily across social media platforms, with responsibilities to include writing, editing, photography, and basic videography. A six-week residential program in South Bend, the Mandela Washington Fellowship at Notre Dame focuses on entrepreneurship. The 25 Fellows accepted to this competitive program attend from across sub-Saharan Africa to engage in academic coursework, leadership training, cultural exchange, local and regional site visits, networking, and community service on campus. The Fellowship also includes work with Notre Dame faculty, U.S. businesses and entrepreneurs, and members of the South Bend community.

The Content Specialist internship is a vital contributor to the MWF team, responsible for documenting the experience of Fellows on- and off-campus throughout their journey, from academic experiences to unique evening and weekend events. The position supports social media strategy designed to promote a better understanding of Fellowship opportunities to domestic audiences while also playing a role in ongoing outreach efforts to the extended MWF alumni network abroad.

The Content Specialist intern reports to the Pulte Institute communications team and is also integrated with MWF program leadership and staff on campus.

Ideal candidates have strong communication skills, are detail-oriented, and can meet tight deadlines. Preferred qualifications include photography, a business or digital marketing concentration, and a strong interest in international relations.

If needed, on-campus housing at Notre Dame is available for the duration of the program, and limited travel costs to and from the internship are provided.

To apply, email Wendy Wilson at wwilson7@nd.edu and attach a resume, cover letter, and links to 2-3 pieces of prior work in social media, photography, web articles, or videos. A portfolio or LinkedIn profile may also be submitted in lieu of direct links to previous work.

To apply, email Wendy Wilson at wwilson7@nd.edu and attach a resume, cover letter, and links to 2-3 pieces of prior work in social media, photography, web articles, or videos. A portfolio or LinkedIn profile may also be submitted in lieu of direct links to previous work.