Internship Descriptions

American NGO Coalition for the International Criminal Court (AMICC)

AMICC accepts intern applications throughout the year from recent college graduates, graduate students, and law students. Preferred candidates will be able to commit to a minimum of four months of full-time work. Undergraduate and part-time candidates will be considered. Internships are unpaid.

A strong background in political science, international affairs, or law is a plus, as is experience working with local or national government representatives or conducting outreach activities.

Intern duties include researching ICC issues in the US, outreach to member organizations and alliances, and some administrative tasks. During the length of their stay, interns will be able to attend relevant meetings at the United Nations, including sessions of the governing body of the ICC, the Assembly of States Parties. The experience would be especially valuable for someone with an interest in international criminal law or US foreign policy.

Substantive research and drafting and support to our work are the most rewarding aspects of our interns' service for them and for us. In order to move into this into work as early and effectively as possible in their brief time here, interns must arrive with basic knowledge of the Court's fundamental structure, law, governance, jurisdiction and operations. This should include the major organizational elements of the ICC; the bodies that govern it; the titles, functions and responsibilities of its most senior officials; the main categories and characteristics of the crimes the Court will try and the conditions that make a crime eligible for the Court's jurisdiction.

Interviews of intern candidates will include simple, non-technical questions to test this knowledge. To prepare for this, we encourage candidates to read all of the Rome Statute to get a sense of the Court as a whole and to appreciate the breadth and inclusiveness of this extraordinary document. They should then carefully review Part 4; Part 2: articles 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 15; and Part 6: articles 66 and 67 and Parts 11 and 12.

Communications & Marketing

The primary task of the Communications office is to promote the Association and its work to the media, the diplomatic community and the general American public. Typical intern duties include assisting the Communications Team in keeping staff, members and the media informed of events at the United Nations via Internet research, distribution of documents and press releases, writing and responding to outside inquiries for information, and updating the website. Past interns have been students from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, Bard College, Uppsala University (Sweden), Vassar College, New York University, Johns Hopkins and others.

Publications
Publications interns assist the Communications Department with the production of the association’s quarterly magazine, The InterDependent, a twice-monthly E-Newsletter, annual reports, brochures and other printed and online materials. Typical duties include: brainstorming and writing articles; verifying the accuracy of articles accepted for publication; and assisting with photo selection and proofreading. Qualified applicants should have college newspaper or magazine writing experience and knowledge of international affairs/political science. Graduate students preferred.

Skills Needed:
Qualified Communications Interns must exhibit strong research, writing and computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Powerpoint). An interest and academic background in international affairs and/or the UN is helpful. Interns focusing on publications must have practical experience writing for a college or local newspaper/magazine.

Development

The Development Department is the main fundraising department of UNA-USA. The Department helps the organization secure funds for specific programs and general operating expenses and sponsors. The Chairman's Council--a luncheon/lecture series that brings together business executives, government and UN officials, and senior diplomats for "off-the-record" conversations--is one of the Department's main activities.

The Development Department intern will assist in identifying potential speakers and guests for the Chairman's Council luncheons and researching and writing up profiles of individuals, foundations, and other sources of funding for the Association's programs. The position does involve some clerical work such as filing and typing. Interested candidates should have an excellent command of the English language, oral and written and the ability to think strategically and creatively. An interest in or knowledge of the relationship between the diplomatic and business community is helpful but not required.

Education and Model UN

The UNA-USA's Education & Model UN Department is the overall resource for Model UN activity worldwide. Within schools and universities, and at Model UN conferences worldwide, UNA-USA delivers programs, curricula, and expertise that assist participants in making Model UN a more efficient and productive learning experience. The UNA-USA administers a variety of programs to serve the Model UN community including Global Classrooms, UNA-Student Alliance, and the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HCBU) Initiative. Annually, the Department sponsors the UNA-USA High School Model UN Conference. Education department publications include A Guide to Delegate Preparation, the upcoming How to Organize a Model UN Conference, and the online Calendar of Model UN Conferences.

Intern responsibilities include: researching and writing for departmental publications; assisting with Desktop publishing; aiding in the coordination of annual conferences and special events; participating in the development and evaluation of student programs; assisting in the roll-out and expansion of Global Classrooms in New York City.

Education Publications & Marketing
Education Publications & Marketing interns assist the education department with the production of Global Classrooms curricula, student workbooks, trainers guides, brochures, one sheets and other printed and online materials. Typical duties include: brainstorming and creating drafts and comps; assisting with photo selection and proofreading. This internship is ideal for intermediate to advanced students who have print design, media experience and want the opportunity to develop their portfolio, or for communications students with the ability to skillfully navigate within online environments.

Qualifications:

• Applied knowledge of communications theory; marketing and branding
• Knowledge of marketing techniques and theory
• Demonstrated background and experience in print design
• Intermediate to advanced experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash
• Ability to code HTML and operate in external content management systems
• Creativity and ability to work independently and as a team member
• Copy editing experience a plus
• An interest or knowledge of international affairs and the UN preferred
  

Please contact Jason Williams at jwilliams@unausa.org for more information about this position and how to submit your portfolio/examples of past work.

Executive Office

The Executive Office seeks an individual with a strong background in political science or international affairs, business administration and management and experience working with local or national government representatives and or conducting outreach activities. The Office, headed by the President and CEO, is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all of UNA-USA’s departments. The Executive Office interacts regularly with all of UNA-USA’s internal departments, the association’s Board and United Nations personnel to promote education and understanding of the UN among the American people.

The Executive Department accepts intern applications throughout the year from undergraduate and graduate students. The ideal candidate will have strong research, writing and outreach abilities and skills; knowledge and ability to execute administrative tasks; attention to detail; flexibility to handle diverse tasks; and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Preferred candidates will be able to commit to a minimum of three months of full-time work. Part-time candidates will be considered. Internships are unpaid. Only candidates considered for interview will be contacted.

Finance and Administration

The Finance Department seeks a bright and diligent undergraduate accounting major that has completed his or her first year of accounting school to assist in the various operations of the department. Applicants must be available 8-12 hrs. per week (appx. 3 days/4 hrs. per day), demonstrate strong computer skills, possess a firm grasp of GAAP (General Accepted Accounting Principles) and be highly organized. Interns will gain hands on experience in the financial workings of a non-profit organization while conditioning their accounting skills. This internship is both substantive as well as administrative in nature. Creativity and organization are strongly encouraged!

Interns will report directly to the Controller and Deputy Controller.
Interns will be expected to assist in:

• Preparing Journal Entries
• Preparing Financial Statements and Budget Reports
• Account Analysis/Ledger Inspection
• Spreadsheet Design and Creation
• Invesitigation of Dated Records
• Data Entry
• Limited Financial Activities Performed Through BLACKBAUD ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE
• Clerical/Administrative Support

Global Policy Program

UNA-USA's Global Policy Programs Department aims to provide insights into United Nations affairs and US foreign policy through research and analysis, international dialogue, and publications. Interns work closely with the Global Policy staff to su pport various aspects of the Department's work. The major responsibilities include: tracking and researching a wide range of UN-related issues and USpolicy at the UN; assisting with the preparation of written materials, including writing, editing, and proofreading; attending and reporting on UN meetings and other relevant programs, as time permits; and assisting with administrative and logistical duties.

Interns must demonstrate familiarity with the United Nations system and international issu es (through academic study or experience in political science and/or international affairs). Other qualifications for the position include an educational concentration in international relations, political science, or related field; strong research and writing skills; excellent attention to detail and proofreading ability; flexibility to handle diverse tasks; and related administrative experience.

Membership and Chapter Relations

Student Alliance (Student Activist Program)
The future of the United Nations lies in the hands of younger generations. An internship with Student Alliance affords the opportunity to work closely with student leaders and the UN on current international issues. UNA-USA Student Alliance seeks to engage students by creating a nationwide network of motivated individuals, student advocacy groups, international affairs clubs, and Model UN teams who stand poised to collectively sound their voices and make their opinions heard among their peers, in their communities and across the nation. Student Alliance members have opportunities to coordinate programs in their local community, network with UN dignitaries and attend national events at the UN.

The Student Alliance Intern will provide essential support in the following areas:
Project Management & Event Planning
Working directly with Student Alliance Advisers, interns will establish relationships with colleges and high schools across the country. Interns will function as the key liaison with these advisers (college professors, UNA-USA Chapter Presidents, high school teachers) and will work with these constituencies to help coordinate events such as UN Day, speaker briefings, fundraisers and film festivals. General responsibilities will include assistance with speaker arrangements, location logistics and program announcements. Interns will also help plan/organize events on the national level.

Research & Writing
Interns will assist in the development of the Student Alliance interactive newsletter and will write several articles on UN issues including peace and security, US/UN Relations and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The newsletter is designed to heighten awareness of international affairs while mobilizing Student Alliance Groups to take action on the local level.

Administration
Interns will be responsible for the preparation of welcome letters and the creation of membership cards for new members. Other tasks include the preparation/distribution of materials to prospective and current members.

Database Management
Interns will assist in the development and maintenance of the Student Alliance database. Responsibilities include minimal data entry, tracking correspondence and updating listserv.

Student Alliance interns play an integral role in the day-to-day operations of the program and are expected to have excellent writing and research skills, an ability to handle multiple tasks, strong computer skills and an interest in international cooperation and the United Nations.

Chapter Relations

Chapter Relations is responsible for the Association's nationwide network of 178 chapters and divisions, the 145-member Council of Organizations, school programs and membership development. Interns assist with training and support to UNA-USA's network of community-based chapters and statewide divisions, especially in the areas of board development, goal-setting, fundraising, and membership recruitment and diversification.

Please contact Roger Nokes at rnokes@unausa.org for more information about this position.