Seeking Applicants: Fall and Spring Interns

The United Nations Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA) is currently seeking applicants for our fall and spring Program Assistant Internships. These internships will be for 20-32 hours/week, Monday through Thursday and run from September through Mid-December in the fall, and January though Early May in the Spring. Our internships offer a great opportunity to engage in advocacy, programming, communications, and operations in a non-profit office environment. As well, our office is connected with many Untied Nations Agencies and likeminded organizations in DC, offering unmatched networking opportunities.

UNA-NCA is now accepting Program Assistant applications, which will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

UNA-NCA Program Assistant
20-32 hours/week

Program assistants will gain experience working in a small, non-profit environment and exposure to a variety of communications, membership, events, development, and general administrative tasks. This position is ideal or those interested in non-profit management and will provide hands-on experience as an integral member of the team.

***To apply, please email resume, cover letter, and hours of availability to andrew@unanca.org and include Program Assistant in the subject line.

Job Duties

Database/Membership Management

• Update and maintain UNA-NCA database and listserv.
• Assist with developing membership recruitment and retention strategies.
• Help contact new and current members to inform them about upcoming event and volunteer opportunities.

Communications

• Create and edit the weekly e-newsletter.
• Assist with maintaining and updating the UNA-NCA website.
• Help prepare press releases and other promotional materials.
• Help write, edit, and design newsletters, promotional/event materials and annual reports.
• Write articles about UNA-NCA or partner's events to be posted on website.
• Maintain UNA-NCA's social media presence by posting news and information on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Events/Outreach

• Help organize events, meetings and fundraisers, including securing speakers, locating venues, and managing registration.
• Assist volunteers and other organizations with event logistics.
• Assist with event publicity and outreach.
• Represent association at UNA-NCA and partner organization events.

Minimum Required Skills and Experience

• Detail-oriented and well-organized
• 1+ years’ experience in an office setting, handling day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Customer service skills, especially via phone and email.
• Event planning experience.
• Strong research and writing skills and experience.
• Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team with minimal supervision while maintaining a “can-do” attitude.
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment, where handling multiple projects at once is a necessity
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Drive, and Google Calendar
• Experience with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere
• Database experience preferred

**This position is unpaid.