This internship is designed to be full-time and in-person in New York, but can be adjusted based on the request of the successful candidate.
Expected Duration
6 months
Org. Setting and Reporting
Internship is in the Outreach Division of the Department of Global Communications, in the NGO Relations, Advocacy and Special Events Section.
Assigned to the team managing the UN’s Creative Community Outreach Initiative (CCOI) and Messenger of Peace (MoP) Programme.
CCOI: Promotes partnerships and collaborations with the global entertainment industry (film, TV, documentaries, new media, sport, music).
MoP Programme: Coordinates advocacy work of UN Messengers of Peace and policy on celebrity advocacy, including Goodwill Ambassadors, across the UN System.
Four internship positions available: two starting on 5 January 2026, two starting on 2 February 2026.
Internship is unpaid and full-time (35 hours/week) under supervision of a staff member.
Responsibilities
Provide support for projects with external partners from the entertainment or sports industries (e.g., drafting background materials, taking meeting notes).
Monitor and report on social media activities of Messengers of Peace and other influencers; collate metrics on advocacy engagement.
Assist with planning and organization of special events, filming projects, and other in-person activities at UN Headquarters.
Draft, format, edit, and post original content for the team’s two websites.
Assist in drafting communications materials, including concept notes, talking points, presentations, and press releases.
Monitor applications to the Football for the Goals membership daily and process applications.
Qualifications/Special Skills
Meet one of the following:
Enrolled in or completed a graduate program (second university degree or higher).
Enrolled in or completed the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor’s degree).
Field of study must be closely related to the type of internship applied for.
Knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
Ability to draft emails, publications, or social media posts is desirable.
Languages
Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish).
Additional Information
Completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required; incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Cover Note must include:
Degree program and graduation date.
Explanation of why the candidate is the best fit for the internship.
Interest in the UN Internship Programme.
Personal History Profile must include past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.
Interns are responsible for all travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses.
Interns who are not US citizens or permanent residents may require a G-4 visa.
United Nations prioritizes efficiency, competence, integrity, geographic diversity, and non-discrimination.
Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities.
UN staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and may be required to move periodically for assignments.
Intern Specific Text
Interns are not financially remunerated.
Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or sponsoring institutions.
Non-citizen interns may require the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization
Deadline : Oct 11, 2025
Start your application
Applications for this position must be completed on the recruiting organization's website.
