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Fall 2022 - Virtual Philanthropy Intern, Mid-Atlantic Region

Organization Overview 
 
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children.

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy, and in operations. The past two decades have seen important progress on child rights, yet while much has been achieved, sharp disparities remain. In most countries, inequality is higher today than a generation ago, including in middle-income countries where most of the world’s poor children now live. The rapid pace of urbanization and the growing youth bulge in Africa and parts of Asia will require significant expansion of the provision of essential services for children. These challenges are compounded by the scale and complexity of crises triggered by conflict, natural disasters, or epidemics. The global community faces these challenges when the political and economic environments pose challenges of their own, testing the world’s commitment to protecting the most vulnerable. In this environment, the strong and consistent leadership of UNICEF is critical to enabling the achievement of results for children.
 
UNICEF USA (UUSA) is a private, independent, U.S. nonprofit that rallies the American public to support the world’s most vulnerable children through the unmatched reach of UNICEF. Headquartered in New York City, UNICEF USA has some 300 employees distributed across nine regional offices in the U.S. To fuel UNICEF’s life-saving work across the globe, UNICEF USA raises nearly $600 million dollars from private sources every year and marshals its supporters to advocate for over $800 million in annual US government support. UNICEF USA has built an abroad-based movement to advocate for the well-being and protection of children globally. 
 
 
 
 
Position Description 
 
 
UNICEF USA seeks a Philanthropy Intern for its Washington, DC office. The intern will work in collaboration with the Deputy Director and Philanthropy Regional Team to help engage high-net-worth individuals with UNICEF global work in order to achieve fundraising goals. We are currently seeking paid interns for our cohort that will commence for the Fall 2022 cohort. 
 
 
 
Time Frame: September 20, 2022 - December 9, 2022
Pay rate: $15/Hourly  
Availability: Flexible 
Hours per Week: Up to 20 hours (Fall cohort only)
 
This internship would provide an opportunity to learn about:
 
• Donor cultivation and research
• Implementing fundraising strategies
• Event planning and execution 
• UNICEF programs and the field of international development
 
 
Responsibilities:
 
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• Coordinate communications to support outreach to major donors, new leads, and partners
• Conduct research projects on regional donor and foundation prospects
• Participate in event planning, execution, and follow-up with major donors
• Assist in tracking, analyzing, and reporting on data
• Help brainstorm and execute ideas to engage leadership annual giving donors 
• Perform other assignments as needed
 
 
Requirements:
 
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• Must be a current student enrolled in a College or University degree program
• Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office and social media platforms a plus4
• Must demonstrate USF Core Values: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Teamwork, and Service
 

Qualifications:
 
• Must be a current student enrolled in a College or University degree program
• Experience in non-profit or fundraising is preferred
• Must have fluency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel and be able to learn new systems quickly
• Interest in project management, event planning, fundraising, or related field preferred
• Must be able to demonstrate flexibility in a fast-paced work environment
• The successful candidate must also have a demonstrated interest in and knowledge of children's rights and international issues, as well as a commitment to public service
• Innovation, creativity, and a team player mentality are necessary for success in this role
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Must be a highly motivated team player who enthusiastically embraces the mission of UNICEF and UNICEF USA
• Must demonstrate UNICEF USA Core Values: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Teamwork, and Service
 
Position Logistics
 
Our fall intern cohort will be virtual and part of a larger program across the organization. Interns will be paid $15 hourly. Interns will be allowed to work up to 20 hours per week. Our internship program is open only to undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in a college or university degree program.  The student may receive college credit for the internship if their college or university permits. Interns work for a period of 8 to 12 weeks in a variety of areas. All interns must be at least 18 years of age and comply with all employment laws.
 
 
Must possess current and valid US Work Authorization and be eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship.
 
Salary is commensurate with experience. In addition, UNICEF USA offers a comprehensive benefits package.
 
UNICEF USA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. UUSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.