Positions available:

We are currently seeking applicants for the following positions: 

  • Advocacy and Administrative Internship
  • Social Media & Communications Internship

 

Please see below for descriptions and how to apply!

 

Why work with NGO CSW/NY?

  • Support and learn more about global gender equality initiatives
  • Engage in UN processes and meetings
  • Plan, organize and manage one of the largest civil society gatherings at the United Nations
  • Network and connect with member organizations, and feminist and women’s rights activists
  • Attend United Nations and civil society events

 

The NGO CSW/NY office is in New York, NY. All employees and interns must be eligible to work in the United States and able to commute to our office. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or help support relocation. We proudly pay all of our interns $16/hour.

 

Join the NGO CSW/NY team to help facilitate a platform for the voices and leadership of feminists and women’s rights organizations globally! Have an essential role organizing and implementing the two-week NGO CSW69/Beijing+30 Forum, 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. Come and be a part of next years’ 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 9 month internship requires interns to work 3 days a week for a minimum of 10-15 hours.

 

 

Intern tasks and projects include:

 

* Having an essential role in the planning and implementation the NGO CSW69/B+30 Forum by contributing to decisions on Forum substance, events, promotions, resources, and more;


* Taking part in NGO CSW/NY's advocacy efforts and engagement with Member States of the UN;

 

* Researching and creating resources for the NGO CSW/NY community of over 50,000 people around the world;

 

* Supporting the organization of panel discussions and roundtable events throughout the year;

 

* Taking a leadership role within the Youth Leaders & Young Professionals program;

 

* Monthly blog posts;

 

* Attending UN and civil society meetings/events and reporting back;

 

* Providing support and customer service to our constituency;

 

* Administrative/office tasks

 

Requirements:

 

* Mature intercultural communication abilities; practical experience in international settings is an asset;

 

* Passionate about gender equality and human rights;

 

* UN experience or immense curiosity and eagerness to learn about human rights and the UN;

 

* Full-time commitment during the NGO CSW Forum in March;

 

* A good sense of humor;

 

* Excellent customer service, particularly in diverse environments, both in person, via email, and by phone, with high professionalism;

 

* Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments;

 

* Strong researcher and writer, able to synthesize complex information into blog posts, reports, and meeting notes;

 

* Proficiency using the latest versions of Google Suite and Microsoft Office;

 

* Background in fields of International Relations, Women's and Gender Studies, Human Rights, Journalism, Social Sciences, Law, Public Policy, or related disciplines preferred;

 

* Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply;

 

* Proficiency in one of the UN languages other than English is an advantage. Proficiency in French and/or Spanish is highly valued;

 

* Must be eligible to work in the United States (we are not able to sponsor visas);

 

* Must be able to travel to the office in New York City at least 2 days a week (we are unable to assist with relocation).

 

Read the first-hand experience of past interns for insight on what interning with us is like!

 

Deadline to apply: Wednesday, 31 July 2024

 

 

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 developing 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. Come and be a part of this next years’ 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 9 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 Youth Leaders & Young Professionals;

 

* Working on our Beijing+30 campaign.

 

Requirements:

 

* Passionate about gender equality and women and girls movements;

 

* Knowledge of social media platforms and effective social media communications strategies;

 

* Previous NGO communications experience is preferred;

 

* Speak and write clearly and effectively;

 

* Ability to research and identify target audiences;

 

* Tailor language, tone, style and format to match the audience;

 

*Ability to assist with implementing messaging strategies;

 

* Mature intercultural communication abilities; practical experience in international settings is an asset;

 

* UN Experience or immense curiosity and eagerness to learn about human rights and the UN

 

* Excellent customer service, particularly in diverse environments, both in person and by phone, with high professionalism;

 

* Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments from a variety of staff and volunteers

 

* Proficiency using the latest versions of Google Suite , Microsoft Office, and Canva Pro;

 

* Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply;

 

* Background in fields of Communications, Journalism, Design, Marketing, or related disciplines preferred;

 

* Proficiency in one of the UN languages other than English is an advantage. Proficiency in French and/or Spanish is highly valued.

 

* Must be eligible to work in the United States (we are not able to sponsor visas);

 

* Must be able to travel to the office in New York City at least 2 days a week (we are unable to assist with relocation).

 

Read the first-hand experience of past interns for insight on what interning with us is like!

 

 

Deadline to apply: Wednesday, 31 July 2024

 

 

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