Communications Intern

ABOUT SDSN

The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) has been operating since 2012 under the auspices of the UN SecretaryGeneral. SDSN mobilizes global scientific and technological expertise to promote practical solutions for sustainable development including the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement. We aim to accelerate joint learning and promote integrated approaches that address the interconnected economic social and environmental challenges confronting the world.

SDSN works closely with United Nations agencies multilateral financing institutions the private sector and civil society. It is directed by Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs and operates through offices in New York Paris and Kuala Lumpur.

SCOPE OF WORK

The SDSN is seeking a proactive dynamic handson and creative intern to assist the Communications Team with a broad spectrum of activities including the SDSNs activities during UNGA/Summit of the Future and New York Climate Week. This position will help to evolve SDSNs outreach and promotion strategies across key programs and work with our internal teams to develop cohesive communications plans. It will entail assisting with digital content management and creation website design and updates writing and editing materials and event logistics and support.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to robust communications campaigns for timely initiatives events and launches through the development of social media kits email campaigns graphics and videos.
• Develop and schedule shortform content for SDSNs internal and external communications channels including social media and web.
• Support website updates and design ensuring uptodate content.
• Create a robust contact database curated to specific outputs to ensure an expansive dissemination of content based on thematic outputs.
• Monitor and actively support SDSNs social media presence to enhance audience engagement and target key sectors.
• Collate monthly metrics and analytics for communications deliverables across platforms.
• Support internal communication strategies such as maintaining internal calendars and monthly newsletter development.
• Assist the communications team with event logistics including preparing event materials sourcing venues and catering and event promotion specifically for SDSNs participation in Climate Week UNGA/Summit of the Future and the International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD)
• Other communications or administrative tasks as requested by the SDSN team

QUALIFICATIONS

• Eligibility to work in the United States is required.
• Current undergraduate or graduate student in marketing or communications required.
• Proficient in the use of Facebook X (Twitter) and LinkedIn.
• Experience with digital content creation tools (Adobe Photoshop InDesign Premiere After Effects Canva etc.) is highly desirable especially video.
• The candidate should be able to manage multiple tasks be wellorganized and work well both as part of an international team and independently.
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable development preferred.
• Fluent in English (oral and written) is required.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Duration (dates and total time): July 1 September 27 2024 (with the possibility for extension)

Compensation: $16$19/hour (up to 20 hours/week)

Location: NYC or Remote. Candidates based in NYC that plan to come into the office must show proof of vaccination per the SDSN COVID19 policy.

Work authorization: SDSN does not sponsor visas and therefore applicants must have proper authorization to work in the United States. SDSN is required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to secure verification of eligibility to work in the United States.

SDSN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

SDSN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to unlawful considerations of race color creed religion gender sex national origin ancestry citizenship status genetic information military or veteran status age and physical or mental disability or any other classification protected by applicable local state or federal laws.

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