Intern, Communications
Job Description
Job Description Job Description Salary: $18/hr SUMMARY USA for UNHCR, a certified Great Place to Work non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, DC, is excited to announce its annual Internship Program for Summer 2025. USA for UNHCRs vision is A world where every person forced to flee can build a better future. and its mission is to protect and support refugees by mobilizing resources, elevating awareness, and driving action through a network of engaged supporters.
The Communications team seeks a highly motivated individual to serve as an intern. This paid internship will provide excellent opportunities for contributing to USA for UNHCRs mission and vision. The internship is open to undergraduate students pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field, or who have completed equivalent coursework and wish to gain exposure to digital communications, content creation, and social media strategy. The internship is an in-person 10-week assignment. The intern will be expected to work with the Communications team and participate in various programmatic team activities. The intern must embody USA for UNHCR values: Passionate, Data Driven, Transparent, Forward Thinking, Cutting Edge, and Dynamic.
This paid internship runs from June 2, 2025, to August 8, 2025 . The position is hybrid, requiring in-office work on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and remote work on Monday and Friday. The intern must be available for the entire 10-week duration. The internship is basedat our office in New York, NY. Room and board are not included.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT USA for UNHCR takes pride in cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace, producing diversity and difference of our staff at all levels. The more diversity we have in our team, the more unique perspectives, and bright ideas we share. At USA for UNHCR, we are driven by the value of excellence, while also acknowledging the multi-dimensional ways in which excellence can be achieved. In our work, excellence means that every employee, stakeholder and partner deserve the best care, regardless of their race, color, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical ability, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran status. We embrace employees and candidates from these underrepresented groups to help make this vision, A World Without Refugees, a reality.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work closely with the Senior Communications Associate to contribute to day-to-day execution of the organizations website including updating the blog, drafting blogs, and ensuring emergency stats and information across the website are up to date
Assist the Social Media Team with social plans for key observances and launching new original content across social media channels Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube and others
Join weekly Communications team meetings to pitch timely/relevant blogs and new content ideas for USA for UNHCRs website, editorial calendar, and social media channels
Support Communications team in general copywriting, content creation (graphics and social videos), and work collaboratively with other departments, as appropriate
QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
0-2 years of relevant experience; undergraduate students pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field, or who have completed equivalent coursework
Ability to be a quick and eager learner
Strong attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
Ability to quickly learn new software and database programs
Demonstrates passion; the willingness to go the extra mile and stellar customer service
Well organized, and proven ability to multi-task and manage their time
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Demonstrates passion for USA for UNHCRs mission
Be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully
Have high energy, clear goal orientation and strong work ethic.
Be an effective team player, be collaborative. Have strong organizational skills. Maintain an open mind to others ideas and demonstrate professionalism and neutrality when navigating differing perspectives or sensitive topics. Be able to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands
WORK LOCATION USA for UNHCR Office New York, NY
COMPENSATION $18 per hour
DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS USA for UNHCR will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
USA for UNHCR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Refugees and all other protected classes are encouraged to apply.