Program Assistant Internship

Program Assistants will experience working in a small, non-profit environment as an integral member of the UNA-NCA team while gaining exposure to a variety of project management responsibilities. Program Assistants will work closely with UNA-NCA’s Managing Director of Programs and Membership.

Programs & Membership Program Assistants

The P&M position is focused upon membership development, event planning, volunteer and stakeholder management, general administrative tasks, and strategic communications. P&M Program Assistants gain firsthand exposure to core program management responsibilities. 

Position Responsibilities:

Events/Outreach - 50%

• Assist with all aspects of event planning, including securing speakers, locating venues, designing agendas, and managing registration
• Coordinate event logistics with partner organizations and UNA-NCA volunteers
• Manage event publicity and outreach
• Represent staff at UNA-NCA and partner organization events
• Draft periodic programs reports

Database/Membership Management - 30%

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

Communications - 20%

• Assist with maintaining and updating the UNA-NCA website
• Design, write, and edit UNA-NCA newsletters, promotional/event materials, and various reports
• Maintain UNA-NCA's social media presence
• Draft periodic communications reports

Qualifications

Essential

• Detail-oriented, well-organized
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to conduct research quickly, yet diligently
• Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team with minimal supervision while maintaining a proactive, collaborative outlook
• Proficient with, or willing to learn Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Asana, Slack, and Zoom
• Willing to voice opinions and receive constructive criticism
• Able to take excellent notes

Desirable

• 1+ year of experience in an office setting, handling day-to-day administrative tasks
• Event planning experience
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment, where handling multiple projects at once is a necessity
• Database experience preferred
• Experience with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere
• Knowledge of, or experience in, the United Nations system

Position Benefits

• UNA-NCA membership
• Access to regular career development workshops and UNA-NCA’s extensive professional network
• Opportunities to work closely with UNA-NCA staff, board members, and volunteers

To apply, please email your resume, cover letter, and hours of availability to andrew@unanca.org and include either “P&M Program Assistant” or “GFP Program Assistant” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.