Foundation Partnerships Intern at UNICEF

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jun, 26

Salary

18.0

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Prospect Research, Strategy Development, Writing, Research, Analysis, Reporting, Data Visualization, PowerPoint, Communication, Self-Initiative, Curiosity, Team Player, Autonomy, Attention To Detail, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Organization Overview UNICEF USA (“UUSA” or “We”) relentlessly pursues a more equitable world for every child, upholding the rights of all children and empowering every child, everywhere. We also support the fundamental belief that children should have a voice and role in shaping their futures and the futures of their communities. Over eight decades, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has built an unprecedented global support system for the world’s children, and has boldly taken on the biggest, seemingly impossible challenges facing children. UNICEF relentlessly works day in and day out to deliver the essentials that give every child an equitable chance in life: health care and immunizations, safe water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more. UNICEF USA advances the global mission of UNICEF by rallying the American public to support the world’s most vulnerable children. We know that sustainable change is attainable, but it can’t be achieved alone. It takes a committed team – individuals, governments, corporations, volunteers and staff – who demonstrate a relentless commitment to working tirelessly, day in and day out in some of the toughest, hardest to reach places. Big problems need big solutions, and we harness our collective, global voice and energy to do more good, in more places for children. We will never stop supporting UNICEF to develop smarter, more cost-effective solutions; scaling up proven, data-driven programs; and harnessing new technologies to create measurable change for children. UUSA is organized under the laws of New York State as a not-for-profit corporation. As such, UUSA is a tax-exempt organization as defined under Section 501C(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is governed by an independent, non-salaried Board of Directors. Position: Foundation Partnerships Intern Location: Remote/Nationwide Salary: The pay for this role is $18.00 per hour, up to 30 hours per week. The Foundation Partnerships team at UNICEF USA is seeking an intern to join the team for a virtual Summer 2026 internship. The Foundation Partnerships intern will work closely with a Foundation Partnerships Assistant Director and Managing Director to support our strategy and operations work. The intern will also work across the team to support a variety of projects that will help build out thematic and partner-specific engagement strategies. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in the U.S. Foundations sector and familiarity with UNICEF’s mission and international presence. The internship provides an opportunity to grow professional skills while seeing firsthand how to develop strategies, steward partners and engage new, prospective funders. Our goal is to provide a tailored internship experience that allows you to grow skills in areas of interest while providing an opportunity to: * Meaningfully contribute to advancing UNICEF’s mission to relentlessly pursue a more equitable world for every child * Expand writing and research skills related to UNICEF core funding priorities and foundation partners including prospect research, analysis and reporting * Play an active role in contributing to new communications strategies * Gain exposure to UNICEF’s programming and policy priorities through meetings, webinars, and internal briefings * Connect with a cohort of UNICEF USA interns for skill building and networking opportunities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/PROJECTS: 1) Strategy & Prospect Research * Conduct research and build on current knowledge of potential prospects related to the thematic areas aligned with UNICEF’s initiatives and programmatic commitments; investigate new thematic areas as directed by the team such as climate change, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and innovative financing. * Outline partnership development strategies for FY26-28 in the designated thematic areas based on prospect research and corresponding alignment with UNICEF work. * Drive background research on UNICEF’s programmatic approach and comparative advantage for specific areas and conduct funding landscape research. * Complete other projects as directed, including an option to own a project from start to finish 2) Communications and Storytelling * Develop strategies to better tell stories of the impact that our foundation partners make through their collaboration with UNICEF * Prepare a toolkit of PowerPoint decks to enable team members to efficiently tell an array of stories about our work to internal and external audiences. 3) Analysis & Reporting * Analyze existing map of current foundation investment opportunities around UNICEF thematic areas to identify future investment opportunities; make suggestions and updates to documentation, as necessary * Explore data visualization projects using existing financial documentation and CRM database tools to provide insight into historical revenue analysis, thematic breakdown of revenue, new partnership development trends, budget growth over time, etc. 4) Qualitative Interview Support * Assist various team members with grant-related qualitative interview tasks surrounding key programmatic strategies ABOUT YOU: The successful candidate will have: * A demonstrated interest in the U.S. Foundations sector and familiarity with UNICEF’s mission and international presence. * Strong interest and knowledge of international development and/or international relations * Growth mindset with strong self-initiative and a natural curiosity for idea exploration * Excellent communication, writing and research skills. Familiarity with PowerPoint is a plus. * Knowledge of U.S. Foundations, and preferably foundations that support international causes * Data visualization skills are a plus Qualifications: * Must be a current student enrolled in a College or University degree program * Must be authorized to work in the United States for the entire timeline (June 2, 2026 – August 21, 2026). * Interns can work up to 30 hours maximum a week during the Summer cohort. * Must provide their own equipment (e.g. laptop) and have access to a stable internet connection. * Interest in program management, event planning, nonprofit management or related field preferred * Must have experience with community organizing, volunteer management, and a passion for inspiring others (extracurricular activities, leaders of clubs etc.) * Extensive knowledge of the community for which the candidate is applying a plus * The successful candidate must also have a demonstrated interest in and knowledge of children's rights and international issues, as well as a commitment to public service * The ideal candidate will be a resourceful and energetic with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously with attention to detail * Innovation, creativity, and a team player mentality are necessary for success in this role * Demonstrated ability to lead effective presentations and workshops and ease in public speaking for groups large and small * Experience working with students or in educational programming is a plus * Proven ability to work well with a diverse group of people in a team setting; additional language(s) a plus * Strong communication skills, both oral and written; experience working with cross-country teams a plus * Fluency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is preferred * Must be a highly motivated team player who enthusiastically embraces the mission of UNICEF and UNICEF USA For candidates who desire a hybrid or in-office experience, UNICEF USA has physical offices in the following cities: * Chicago, IL * New York, NY * Washington, D.C. Must possess current and valid US Work Authorization and be eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship. Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. UNICEF USA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. UUSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at peopleandculture@unicefusa.org [peopleandculture@unicefusa.org].

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Responsibilities

The intern will conduct research on potential prospects aligned with UNICEF's thematic areas, outline partnership development strategies, and drive background research on UNICEF's programmatic approach. Key tasks also involve developing communication strategies to showcase partner impact and preparing toolkits of PowerPoint decks for storytelling.