Social Media and Communications Intern

Join the NGO CSW/NY team to help develop and facilitate a platform for the voices and leadership of feminists and women’s rights organizations globally! Have an essential role in creating branding for and supporting the development of the NGO CSW69/Beijing+30 Forum platform, one of the largest civil society gatherings at the United Nations. Interns will also have the opportunity to network and connect with global activists, organizations, and those within the UN system during the CSW and throughout the Committee's year-round programming. Come and be a part of this next year's milestone NGO CSW69 Forum, marking 30 years since the 1995 UN World Conference on Women in Beijing and the Beijing Platform for Action.

The NGO CSW Forum is organized by and for global civil society, non-governmental organizations, and feminists to connect them with the official United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UN CSW) process. With over 750 events, the NGO CSW Forum informs, engages, and inspires grassroots efforts and gender equality advocacy around the world. While the NGO CSW Forum runs parallel to and complements the UN CSW, it is a separate process with separate organizers.

This 6-month internship requires interns to work 3 days a week for a minimum of 10-15 hours.

Intern tasks and projects include:

• Creating content for social media and other comms platforms and/or campaigns;
• Help develop, plan, and implement campaigns for UN and CSW advocacy training;
• Assist with developing the content of the NGO CSW69/B+30 Forum virtual platform, as well as a communications plan for the NGO CSW69 Forum;
• Assisting with the communications for the Youth Leaders & Young Professionals program;
• Taking a leadership role with the Taking a leadership role with the Youth Leaders & Young Professionals (YLYPS) and Global Youth Fellowship (GYF) Program;
• Supporting the Executive Committee through various subcommittee activities;
• Working on our Beijing+30 campaign.

Requirements:

• Strong passion for gender equality and advancing women’s and girls’ movements.
• Skilled in social media platforms and developing effective communication strategies.
• Graphic design and photography skills; web design experience a plus.
• Experience in NGO communications preferred; UN experience or interest in human rights is a plus.
• Clear and effective communicator with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences.
• Skilled in audience research, messaging strategy implementation, and intercultural communication.
• Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and Canva Pro; familiarity with French and/or Spanish highly valued.
• Excellent customer service and professionalism in diverse environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Background in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Design, or related fields preferred.
• Eligible to work in the U.S.; able to commute to New York City at least two days a week.
• Must be able to commit to a full-time schedule during the two weeks (Mon-Fri) of the NGO CSW69 Forum in March 2025.

We are a small team and we are looking for individuals who can work collaboratively, communicatively, and transparently. If you are a passionate and skilled communicator eager to refine your ability to capture and convey a brand's voice across diverse platforms, we would love to work with you!

Deadline to apply: Rolling until filled