NGO CSW/NY 2 Media Interns NEEDED!!

Internship Opportunities

New York Office, 2012-2013

NGO/CSW/NY opening for Academic Year Internship (November 2012 – May 2013)

About the Organization

The NGO Committee on the Status of Women is a non-profit corporation organized to bring non-governmental organizations from around the world together to work towards advancing the status of women worldwide. The Committee has a membership in New York of about 250 individuals representing nearly 100 international NGOs. The Committee is affiliated with the Conference of NGOs (CoNGO) in Consultative Relationship with the UN.

The NGO Committee on the Status of Women, NY (NGO/CSW/NY) organizes an NGO CSW Forum that includes an NGO CSW Forum Consultation Day and NGO CSW Forum Parallel Events during the annual UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) meeting in New York. The NGO CSW Forum is an open process, a democratic space where boys and girls, men and women can advocate for gender equality, development and peace.

The Committee offers its members in New York monthly meetings and roundtable discussions on issues facing the UN and its specialized agencies that affect the status of women. In addition, the Committee hosts a listserv for communicating with members, and has a website that reaches women worldwide. The NGO/CSW/NY organizes events for women ambassadors to the UN, the Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and the international NGO community.

Internship Details

This yearlong internship requires interns to work 2 to 3 days a week for a minimum of 12-15 hours. Interns will be assigned appropriately to assist the Committee in the preparation of various events and provide support to the NGO/CSW/NY office for the upcoming NGO CSW Forum 57 and UN Commission on the Status of Women session, taking place, March 4-15, 2013. Full-time availability is expected and interns must work for a minimum of 30 hours during the forum. (Preference is given to candidates who can commit to the full-time hours required during the NGO CSW Forum).

*Please note this is not a paid position.

Benefits:

• Young professional membership to NGO/CSW/NY, Young Professional's Network during the internship and free membership for one year after the internship is over.
• Participation in our mentoring program that enables the intern to be mentored by qualified members of the Committee.
• Travel stipend to cover subway travel to and from the office for the duration of the internship.

Requirements for Internship:

• At least two years of work experience and/or practical experience in international settings
• Graduate students are preferred although undergraduates may apply
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments from a variety of staff and volunteers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills both in person and by phone, with high professionalism
• Fantastic customer service ethic and high expectations for quality
• Proficient using the latest versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and mail merges; email and web searches
• Background in fields of Journalism, Social Sciences, Law, Public Policy, International Relations, Marketing, Communications, Business or related disciplines preferred
• Proficiency in languages other that English is an advantage

Media/Communications Internship (2 position available)

The Media and Communication Internship will be responsible for website updates, using WordPress, monthly newsletter, taking minutes at meetings and creating flyers and other promotional material. This intern will collaborate with and support the organization's media working group.

• Proficiency in WordPress, Facebook, Twitter and other social media programs
• Excellent writing and editorial skills (must provide writing samples)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite software, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator
• Proficiency in page layout and design
• Comfort collaborating both remotely and in an office environment
• Ability to learn new programs and processes quickly and thoroughly
• Knowledge of MailChimp newsletter program
• Basic to intermediate with WordPress