Overview
Public Information Intern: assist programme research, content production and event organization Jobs in New York City, USA at United Nations
Position: Public Information Intern: assist the programme with research, content production and event organization
Work location
New york – this internship is designed to be in-person and full time but can be adjusted to part-time or hybrid based on the availability of successful candidate.
Expected duration
4 – 6 months
Duties and responsibilities
The internship is in the outreach programme on the transatlantic slave trade and slavery (tst), which is part of the outreach division of the department of global communications. The programme was established to educate about the history of the transatlantic trade in enslaved africans, its impact on the modern world, including racism towards people of african descent, and the importance of standing up for all human rights.
The outreach programme continues to build a network of partnerships with civil society, governments, educators and organizations involved in teaching the history of the transatlantic trade in enslaved africans. Through these partnerships, the programme has developed a range of educational resources including films and exhibits, for use at united nations headquarters and in the field. The internship is for a for a minimum period of four months with an opportunity for extension up to six months and is expected to start in may 2026.
The internship is in-person, unpaid and full-time but could also be part-time. When full time, interns work 35 hours, five days a week, and when part-time, they work less than 34 hours a week. Interns work in the united nations headquarters in new york under the supervision of a un staff member to which they are assigned. The hybrid or remote setting of the internship may be considered based on the availability of the successful candidates.
The internship is available for one candidate. Responsibilities – working under the supervision of the public information officer, the intern will assist the tst team with its daily tasks.
– assisting in conducting internet research on thematic issues related to tst’s principles and mandate, including the transatlantic slave trade and its legacies.
– assisting in drafting, formatting, editing and posting original web site content/news stories, including graphics, photographs and video.
– assisting in drafting social media content for tst facebook and twitter accounts.
– assisting in planning and organization of lectures and events, including researching speakers, preparing invitations and promotional material.
– assisting global communications efforts by tracking public statements and comments by united nations officials on topics related to human rights.
– support maintaining tst databases.
– providing assistance in processing, drafting and finalizing correspondence and other communications; setting up and maintaining files/records, organizing meetings etc. Competencies communication:
– speaks and writes clearly and effectively.
– listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.
– asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication
-tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience – demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed teamwork:
– works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
– solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others.
– places team agenda before personal agenda.
– supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position.
– shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Client orientation:
– considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view.
– establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect-identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions.
– monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems.
– keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects
-meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants must meet one of the following…
Title: Public Information Intern: assist programme research, content production and event organization
Company: United Nations
Location: New York City, USA
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