INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH THE UN FOUNDATION
SPRING 2008

Public Affairs - Media

THE FOUNDATION
The UN Foundation (UN Foundation) was created in 1998 with entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turner’s historic $1 billion gift to support UN causes and activities. The UN Foundation builds and implements public-private partnerships to address the world’s most pressing problems, and broadens support for the UN through advocacy and public outreach. Through our campaigns and partnerships, we seek to make it easy for corporations, non-governmental organizations, and individuals to engage in the work of the United Nations. The UN Foundation is a public charity.

PA – MEDIA: GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Drafting Press Releases, Statements, and Memos—assists the Public Affairs team in doing preliminary research and writing for releases, statements and other materials.
• Monitoring Press on UN Foundation and UN issues—scans daily for news stories on the UN and/or issues affecting the U.S. – UN relationship for circulation and the UN Foundation website.
• Press Database Maintenance—regularly updates excel database of all press contacts.
• Administrative Support—assists with large mailings and communications outreach projects, press calls, and helps with UNF-sponsored special events.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The following criterion is used to determine eligibility for the Internship Program:
• Applicants should be enrolled in a degree-granting program in an undergraduate or graduate school during the internship.
• Applicants should have a background in press outreach and communications paired with a passion for international issues.
• Attention to detail and strong writing skills are essential.

THE OBJECTIVES OF THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
• To provide a framework by which graduate and post-graduate students from diverse academic backgrounds can utilize their theoretical knowledge in practical work assignments;
• To expose students to the work of the UN and to encourage them to consider careers in the UN or UN related causes, and;
• To aid the UNF in achieving its mission.

OVERALL FORMAT OF THE PROGRAM
• UNF hosts a semester long internship program during the Fall, Spring, and Summer school sessions.
• The UNF offers full and part-time paid and unpaid internships. The number of each kind of internship offered will depend on the needs of the various departments.
• Intern duties and responsibilities will vary according to the assignment.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
• Requirements (only completed packages will be considered)
o Current résumé or curriculum vitae; and
o Cover letter addressed to Intern Administrator stating your purpose for obtaining this internship.

• How to apply
o Please apply online at http://www.unfoundation.org/about/about_internship.asp
o Select “Public Affairs” Department.
o Only electronic applications will be accepted.