UNAR INTERNSHIPS – College/University students
The United Nations Association of Rochester (UNAR) is always looking for passionate college interns to help us promote UN initiatives and make a difference in the community and the world.
We accept applications all year, supporting college/university interns for the fall, spring and summer semesters. We welcome students with diverse backgrounds and interests and provide hands-on experience in a variety of different tasks ranging from office work to working with our community organizations. Our interns are extremely vital to our organization and we look forward to receiving your application.
We accept applications all year, supporting college/university interns for the fall, spring and summer semesters. We welcome students with diverse backgrounds and interests and provide hands-on experience in a variety of different tasks ranging from office work to working with our community organizations. Our interns are extremely vital to our organization and we look forward to receiving your application.
Time Commitment and Compensation
- Part-time with a minimum of seven (7) hours a week; more or less hours will depend on specific assignment. Some evenings and special events attendance might be required.
- Unpaid (volunteer) internship, priceless experience! Credit subject to approval by your educational institution.
Responsibilities by UNAR Interns (include but not limited to): The internship can focus on one or more of the following responsibilities:
- Serve as support staff to UNAR general membership, Board of Directors, and assigned programs.
- Prepare and respond to written, e-mail, phone communications for UNAR, including but not limited to research, letters, reports, press releases, fact sheets, grant research, grant writing, UNAR website and social media content development, and publishing various newsletters.
- Assist in planning, administration, organization and/or implementation of UNAR events, conferences, lectures, fundraising events, including Model UN; Annual Fundraising events; UN Day Annual Conference; and the Internship Program.
- Placement with local NGOs that promote UNAR’s mission of promoting human rights and global peace and international awareness, such as ESL, educational programs, and local organizations assistance.
Required Qualifications:
- A strong interest in global issues and/or international affairs in an NGO setting.
- Academic major/experience in international relations, international business, political science, communications, economics, public administration, law or related fields.
- College undergraduate (min Junior) or graduate level (Masters, PhD or Post Doc) or have graduated in past 2 years.
- Grade point average of 2.75 or higher.
- Fluency in English and outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-starter: work with minimum supervision, willingness to work as a team and follow through.
- Access to own transportation is critical.
Preferred Qualifications:
- UNAR is accepting applications for Fall 2022, Spring 2022, and Summer 2022 semesters.
- Study abroad or foreign country travel experience.
- Fluency in other language and translation skills.
- Experience with Model UN and Parliamentary Procedure.
Come join us…..apply today!
- UNAR is accepting applications for Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025 semesters.
- Please email your resume and cover letter to internship.program@unar.org
- Applicants will be contacted/scheduled for interview as soon as materials are reviewed.
About United Nations Association of Rochester (UNAR)
The United Nations Association of Rochester is dedicated to supporting, in the Greater Rochester area, the strengthening of the United Nations system and the role of the United States in that system, and to promoting multilateral efforts to advance the goals of the United Nations Charter, such as human rights and global peace.
On October 24, 1945, at the end of World War II, the United Nations was born out of the desire to replace the League of Nations with a more successful international peace organization. Later that same fall, a group of Rochesterians met and formed RAUN, the Rochester Association for the United Nations. RAUN included many prominent local leaders, and soon was growing rapidly. Along with supporting the UN concepts of global cooperation and interdependence, RAUN focused on strong local programs. We supported discussions and education throughout the Great Decisions study groups and active speakers bureau. To support young people becoming involved in international affairs, we built a strong Model UN program.
In 1995, RAUN was renamed United Nations Association of Rochester, or UNAR, to show our membership and support for the United Nations Association of the United Stats of America, or UNA-USA. In the year 2000 and beyond, UNAR is determined to serve our community and nation in the struggle for international cooperation and peace.
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