Global Policy & Public Affairs 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

Communication, Project Management, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Advocacy Campaigning, Stakeholder Engagement, Report Development, Legislation Tracking, Event Support, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel

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: Global Policy & Public Affairs Intern Location: Hybrid within the Washington, D.C. area Salary: The pay for this role is $18.00 per hour, up to 30 hours per week. Global Policy & Public Affairs Intern UNICEF USA’s Global Policy & Public Affairs department seeks an intern for the Summer 2026 cohort. The intern will report to the Assistant Director of Public Affairs and support the Global Policy & Public Affairs teams with projects to engage UNICEF USA advocates and key stakeholders in advancing policy change for children. The intern will be required to work from the office every Tuesday and Wednesday to attend departmental meetings and work remotely the remaining weekdays. This internship would provide an opportunity to learn about: * Develop knowledge and understanding of UNICEF and UNICEF USA’s advocacy and policy initiatives * Coordinate and participate in opportunities advance UNICEF USA’s policy priorities and advocacy agenda * Mobilize grassroots and grasstops supporters through UNICEF USA advocacy campaigns and events Key Responsibilities/Projects: * Support the Global Policy team with the planning and implementation of Congressional meetings * Collaborate with the Public Affairs team on developing advocacy campaign materials and strategies unicefusa.org page 2 * Develop reports on policy campaign performance and engagement * Participate in coalition working group meetings to share and collect intel on opportunities to advance UNICEF and UNICEF USA policy priorities * Prepare external resources to educate the public on UNICEF USA’s advocacy priorities and achievements * Assist in tracking policy advancements on key bills and legislation * Attend ad-hoc hearings in-person and/or virtually, and deliver summarized reports within the department * Support ad-hoc UNICEF USA events, including August Recess meetings, that engage key UNICEF USA stakeholders, members of Congress and their staff * Support development and refresh of policy strategy tools, particularly related to key legislators and state bill tracking Qualifications: * Must be a current student enrolled in a college or University degree program * Must have authorization to work in the U.S. * Interest in public and/or global policy, international development or human rights, nonprofit management and/or related field preferred * The ideal candidate would have experience with community organizing and volunteer mobilization * Strong communication, both oral and written, and project management skills for completing tasks in a timely manner; experience working with across time zones is 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 * Demonstrated ability to lead effective presentations and ease in public speaking for groups large and small * Experience working with students, grassroots, and/or grasstops stakeholders is a plus * Proven ability to work well with a diverse group of people in a team setting; additional language(s) a plus * Must have reliable access to internet to work remotely within the U.S. ONLY for the duration of the internship * 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 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 support the Global Policy team with planning Congressional meetings and collaborate with the Public Affairs team on developing advocacy campaign materials and strategies. Key tasks include developing reports on campaign performance, participating in coalition meetings, and preparing external educational resources.