โโPosition Overview
Girl Up is a girl-centered leadership development initiative, focusing on equity for girls and youth in spaces where they are unheard or underrepresented. We believe when girls and youth are in positions of influence, they work to create a more just and equitable world for everyone.
Girl Up operates a global network of regional affiliates and serves 270,000 girls in 155 countries. We deliver evidence-based leadership development training through our girl-led Clubs, programs, and events. As members of a global movement, girls are a force for social good โ connected to a community of their peers who are advocating for policy change and advancing gender justice.
โFounded in 2010 and hosted by the United Nations Foundation, Girl Up welcomes girls and youth of all gender identities to start a Club and join our movement to advance gender justice worldwide. Together, we are expanding girlsโ skills, rights, and opportunities to lead, and changing the face of leadership for generations to come. Learn more at GirlUp.org.
The core values on which Girl Up exists guide our team and our work. Girl Up is a Youth-Centered leadership development initiative working to achieve gender equity worldwide. We commit to supporting our young leaders in their Passionate Action for social change and seek feedback from our Global Community to ensure Accountability in maintaining our values.
The UN Foundation is an independent charitable organization created to be a strategic partner for the United Nations to address humanityโs greatest challenges, build initiatives across sectors to solve problems at scale, and drive global progress.
The communications intern will primarily support Girl Upโs communication and storytelling strategies, across all platforms and at key events.
This is a paid opportunity from May 28, 2024, through September 2, 2024, and offers an hourly compensation rate of $17.50 per hour for individuals currently enrolled in or recently graduated from (within 8 months of graduation) an associate degree or bachelorโs degree program; and $20 per hour for individuals currently enrolled in a graduate program.
This position is remote. Access to a computer with a reliable internet connection is required.
Essential Functions
Selection Criteria
โโCandidate must be enrolled in a degree-granting program during the internship or must be a recent graduate (within 8 months of graduation) of a college or university. โInterest and/or experience in digital communications, graphic design, grassroots outreach, political campaigns, and/or canvassing is highly preferred. โInterest in women, girlsโ, and youth rights; global health issues; international development; and/or journalism and communications is preferred. โโโโโโโโBroad understanding of digital tools and social media, with examples of current and successful uses of blogging, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. Excellent oral and written communications skills. โExperience in Microsoft Office suite, with particular emphasis on database management. Ability to take initiative as a self-starter. โStrong creativity and organizational skills. โAbility to work well with a small, fast-paced team and manage multiple tasks. โStrong consideration given to candidates with experience with video editing, Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite software. โAbility to manage multiple tasks. Ability to work under pressure and handle stress. โAbility to meet regular attendance/tardiness policy. Must have a personal laptop computer and access to the Internet. โMust be available to work a maximum of 29 hours per week. โMust be authorized to work in the United States.